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Celebrity Birthdays for April 2 – Emmylou Harris, Christopher Meloni and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Emmylou Harris
Age: 65
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician
Known For: Winning 12 Grammys during her legendary country/bluegrass career, which includes the No. 1 singles ‘Together Again,’ ‘Beneath Still Waters’ and ‘(Lost His Love) On Our Last Date,’ the soundtrack to ‘O Brother, Where Art Thou?’ and her best-selling collaborat
This Day in History for April 2 – Pope John Paul II Dies and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1513 – Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León first sights land in what is now Florida (More info)
1917 – President Woodrow Wilson asks the US Congress for a declaration of war on Germany (More info)
This Day in History for March 30 – President Reagan Shot and More
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1842 – Anesthesia is used for the first time during surgery (More info)
1867 – US Secretary of State William H. Seward agrees to purchase Alaska from Russia for $7 million (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for March 30 – Eric Clapton, Celine Dion and More
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Eric Clapton
Age: 67
Occupation: Rock God
Known For: Being the only three-time inductee in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (with the Yardbirds and Cream, and as a solo artist), being one of the most important and influential guitarists of all time, winning 17 Grammys, and classic songs like ‘Sunshine of Your Love,’ ‘Crossroads,’ ‘Layla
Celebrity Birthdays for March 29 – Elle Macpherson, John Popper and More
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Elle Macpherson
Age: 48
Occupation: Model, Actress and Entrepreneur
Known For: Her nickname “The Body,” a record five cover appearances on the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, her lingerie and skin care lines, hosting and producing ‘Britain and Ireland’s Next Top Model’ and NBC’s upcoming show ‘Fashion Star,’ and looking better than
Passengers Save the Day After JetBlue Captain Suffers Breakdown Mid-Flight [VIDEO]
When problems with a passenger happen while a plane is in the air, it’s usually the pilot who stays calm, cool and collected. But what if it’s the pilot himself who has a break with reality?
Celebrity Birthdays for March 28 – Reba McEntire, Lady Gaga and More
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Reba McEntire
Age: 57
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Actress
Known For: Being the best-selling female country artist of all time, releasing 26 albums and racking up 35 number one singles including ‘Whoever’s in New England,’ ‘Does He Love You’ and ‘Somebody,’ and starring on the sitcom ‘Reba’ and the upcoming ‘Malibu Country’
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This Day in History for March 28 – Three Mile Island Accident and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1834 – President Andrew Jackson becomes the first president to be censured by Congress (More info)
1939 – The Spanish Civil War ends (More info)
This Day in History for March 27 – FDA Approves Viagra and More
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1866 – President Andrew Johnson vetoes a civil rights bill which later becomes the 14th Amendment (More info)
1912 – Japanese cherry trees are planted along the Potomac, giving rise to the annual Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, DC (More info)
This Day in History for March 26 – Egypt–Israel Peace Treaty Signed and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1945 – The battle of Iwo Jima ends (More info)
1979 – Anwar al-Sadat, Menachem Begin and Jimmy Carter sign the Israel-Egypt Peace Treaty (More info)
Weekend Box Office — ‘The Hunger Games’ Eats the Competition Whole
You could say ‘The Hunger Games’ did well in its debut, but that would be a vast understatement — with $155 million in revenues, the film adaptation of the best-selling novel left the other movies in the dust and moved easily to the top of the charts this weekend.
This Day in History for March 23 – Mussolini Founds Facist Movement and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1775 – Patrick Henry opposes British policy by declaring, “Give me liberty, or give me death!” (More info)
1839 – The initials “O.K.” are first published in the Boston Morning Post (More info)