Shauna Wright
This Day in History for March 20 – Lennon Marries Ono and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1852 – Harriet Beecher Stowe’s ‘Uncle Tom’s Cabin’ is published (More info)
1854 – Members of the Whig Party splinter off into a new group they call the Republican Party (More info)
This Day in History for March 19 – Nevada Legalizes Gambling and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1920 – The United States Senate rejects the Treaty of Versailles for the second time (More info)
1931 – The Nevada legislature legalizes gambling in an attempt to lift the state out of the hard times caused by the Great Depression (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for March 19 – Glenn Close, Bruce Willis and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Glenn Close
Age: 65
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Being a six-time Oscar nominee for her roles in movies including ‘The Big Chill,’ ‘Fatal Attraction’ and ‘Dangerous Liaisons,’ winning three Tonys for her work on Broadway, and her current role on the TV series ‘Damages’
Rutgers Student Dharun Ravi Found Guilty in Gay Bullying Case
In late 2010, Rutgers University student Dharun Ravi broadcast live webcam footage of his male roommate, Tyler Clementi, kissing another man. Days later, Clementi committed suicide — and now Ravi’s been found guilty in a criminal court case connected to the incident.
This Day in History for April 16 – Oliver North Indicted and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1968 – American troops kill between 200 and 500 Vietnamese civilians during the My Lai massacre (More info)
1935 – Adolf Hitler cancels the military clauses of the Treaty of Versailles (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for March 16 – Flavor Flav, Lauren Graham and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Flavor Flav
Age: 53
Occupation: Rapper and Television Personality
Known For: Rising to prominence as a member of the controversial rap group Public Enemy, known for songs like ‘Don’t Believe the Hype,’ ‘Fight the Power’ and ’911 Is a Joke,’ starring on VH1 reality shows including ‘The Surreal Life,’ ‘Strange Love’ and ‘Flavor of Lov
This Day in History for March 15 – Ides of March and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
44 BC – On the “Ides of March,” Julius Caesar is stabbed to death in the senate house by a group of conspirators led by Cimber, Casca, Cassius, and Marcus Junius Brutus (More info)
1493 – Christopher Columbus returns to Spain after his first trip to the Americas (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for March 15 – Bret Michaels, will.i.am and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Bret Michaels
Age: 49
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician
Known For: Singing lead for the band Poison on songs like ‘Talk Dirty to Me,’ ‘Nothin’ but a Good Time’ and ‘Every Rose Has Its Thorn,’ winning ‘Celebrity Apprentice 3,’ several well-publicized health problems, and starring on the ‘Rock of Love’ reality franchise, in wh
Celebrity Birthdays for March 14 – Quincy Jones, Billy Crystal and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Quincy Jones
Age: 79
Occupation: Producer, Arranger and Conductor
Known For: Being one of the most successful producers in history with a record 79 Grammy Award nominations and 27 wins for albums like Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ and singles like ‘We Are the World,’ earning seven Oscar nominations for various film scores and songs, an
This Day in History for March 14 – JFK Moved to Arlington and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1794 – Eli Whitney is granted a patent for the cotton gin (More info)
1950 – The FBI’s institutes the ‘Ten Most Wanted’ list in an effort to spotlight dangerous fugitives (More info)
How Are Young People Dealing With Unemployment?
The dismal state of the economy has been rough on everyone, but perhaps no more so than on those between 16 and 29. Whereas the US unemployment rate currently stands at 8.3 percent, more than half of young people under 30 are out of work.
Discovery Is Leaving ‘Man vs. Wild’ Host Bear Grylls to Fend for Himself
If you’re a fan of ‘Man vs. Wild’ host Bear Grylls, enjoy him while you can — the Discovery channel has announced it’ll no longer be doing business with the adventurer.