Shauna Wright
This Day in History for March 1 – Lindbergh Baby Kidnapped and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1781 – The Continental Congress adopts the Articles of Confederation (More info)
1790 – The first United States census is authorized (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for March 1 – Roger Daltrey, Justin Bieber and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Roger Daltrey
Age: 68
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Musician and Actor
Known For: Being the founder and frontman of the legendary band The Who, known for singles including ‘I Can See for Miles,’ ‘Pinball Wizard,’ ‘Won’t Get Fooled Again,’ ‘Who Are You’ and ‘You Better You Bet,’ and acting in dozens of movies, TV series and stage sho
Davy Jones of The Monkees Dies at Age 66
Davy Jones, the wry, height-challenged British singer from the Monkees, died of a heart attack Wednesday morning at the age of 66.
Celebrity Birthdays for February 29 – Dennis Farina, Ja Rule and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Dennis Farina
Age: 68
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Movies like ‘Midnight Run,’ ‘Get Shorty,’ ‘Saving Private Ryan’ and ‘Snatch,’ starring as Detective Joe Fontana on ‘Law & Order,’ and his current role on the HBO drama ‘Luck’
This Day in History for February 29 – First Playboy Club Opens and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
46 BC – Julius Caesar proclaims the first Leap Day (More info)
Are Women Less Friendly Than Men Online?
A study released Friday by the Pew Research Center’s Internet and American Life Project finds that when it comes to social networks, women tend to be a lot less friendly than men.
Celebrity Birthdays for February 27 – Neal Schon, Josh Groban and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Neal Schon
Age: 58
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Guitarist
Known For: Being the only member of Journey to have recorded on all of the band’s albums, previous work with Santana, and becoming a tabloid darling after embarking on an icky PDA-filled affair with married ‘Real Housewives’ star Michaele Salahi
This Day in History for February 27 – First Mardi Gras and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1827 – A group of masked and costumed students dance through the streets of New Orleans, Louisiana, marking the beginning of the city’s famous Mardi Gras celebrations (More info)
1951 – The Twenty-second Amendment to the United States Constitution, limiting Presidents to two terms, is ratified (More info)
This Day in History for February 24 – Andrew Johnson Impeached and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1582 – Pope Gregory XIII announces the Gregorian calendar (More info)
1803 – In Marbury v. Madison, the Supreme Court of the United States establishes the principle of judicial review (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for February 24 – Edward James Olmos, George Thorogood and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Edward James Olmos
Age: 65
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Being the first American-born Latino to receive a Best Actor Oscar nomination for his work in ‘Stand and Deliver,’ and appearing in TV shows like ‘Miami Vice,’ ‘The West Wing,’ ‘Battlestar Galactica’ and ‘Dexter’
This Day in History for February 23 – Polio Vaccines Begin and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1896 – The Tootsie Roll is introduced (More info)
1927 – President Calvin Coolidge signs a bill establishing the Federal Radio Commission — later the Federal Communications Commission — which regulated the use of US radio frequencies (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for February 23 – Aziz Ansari, Dakota Fanning and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Aziz Ansari
Age: 29
Occupation: Actor, Writer and Comedian
Known For: Starring in the NBC sitcom ‘Parks and Recreation,’ appearing in movies including ‘Get Him to the Greek,’ ‘Funny People’ and ’30 Minutes or Less,’ and hosting the 2010 MTV Movie Awards