Shauna Wright
This Day in History for August 1 – MTV Debuts and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1842 – The Lombard Street Riot erupts in Philadelphia (More info)
1914 – Germany declares war on Russia, launching World War I (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for August 1 – Chuck D, Adam Duritz and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Chuck D
Age: 52
Occupation: Rapper, Producer and Activist
Known For: Creating politically and socially-conscious music with the legendary rap group Public Enemy on controversial songs like ‘Don’t Believe the Hype’ and ’911 Is a Joke,’ co-hosting ‘Unfiltered’ on the now-defunct Air America radio network, and a famous appearance before
Colorado Shooting Suspect James Holmes Charged with 24 Counts of Murder
James Holmes, the former neuroscience graduate student suspected of killing 12 people and wounding dozens more during a July 20 shooting rampage at a movie theater in Aurora, CO, has been formally charged with 24 counts of murder and 116 counts of attempted murder.
This Day in History for July 29 – Charles Marries Diana and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1864 – Confederate spy Belle Boyd is arrested by Union troops (More info)
1899 – The First Hague Convention is signed (More info)
This Day in History for July 27 – Bugs Bunny Debuts and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1940 – Bugs Bunny makes his debut in the animated short ‘A Wild Hare’ (More info)
1974 – The House Judiciary Committee votes to impeach President Richard Nixon for obstruction of justice (More info)
Eagle Scouts Return Their Medals to Protest the Boy Scouts’ Anti-Gay Policy
Last week, the Boy Scouts of America reaffirmed its longstanding policy of banning gays from being scouts or scout leaders.
Now a number of straight men who’ve received the group’s highest honor — the ranking of Eagle Scout — are returning their medals in protest.
Celebrity Birthdays for July 26 – Mick Jagger, Sandra Bullock and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Mick Jagger
Age: 69
Occupation: Singer and Songwriter
Known For: More than 50 years as the lead singer of the iconic rock band The Rolling Stones, scores of classic rock hits including ‘(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction,’ ‘Honky Tonk Women,’ ‘Jumpin’ Jack Flash’ and ‘Brown Sugar,’ his chicken-dance stage moves, and being allergic to monog
Celebrity Birthdays for July 24 – Jennifer Lopez, Anna Paquin and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Hackers Swiftly Identify Disgruntled Lettuce-Stomping Burger King Employee
A disgruntled Burger King employee was quickly shown the door after posting a knees-down photo of himself standing in lettuce meant for sandwiches — and then having his identity outed by a group of crack internet sleuths.
This Day in History for July 22 – John Dillinger Killed and More
1933 – Wiley Post becomes the first person to fly solo around the world, traveling 15,596 miles in seven days, 18 hours and 45 minutes (More info)
1934 – Outside Chicago’s Biograph Theater, “Public Enemy No. 1″ — John Dillinger — is killed by FBI agents (More info)
Victim of Colorado ‘Dark Knight Rises’ Shooting Leaves Behind Eerie Blog About Avoiding Mall Shooting
Details about the victims of the mass shooting in a Colorado movie theater have been scant thus far, but the name of one woman killed in the attack has now been made public — and the details of the days leading up to her death are downright eerie.
First Photo of Colorado ‘Dark Knight Rises’ Shooter James Holmes Released [VIDEO]
We’re now getting our first look at James Holmes, the alleged shooter in that horrific massacre in a Colorado movie theater early Friday.