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This Day in History for May 29 – World War II Memorial Dedicated and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1790 – Rhode Island becomes the last of the original US colonies to ratify the Constitution and is admitted as the 13th state (More info)
1942 – Bing Crosby records Irving Berlin’s ‘White Christmas,’ the best-selling Christmas single in history (More info)
MTV Cancels Planned Reality Show About Losing Your Virginity
If you were planning to let MTV follow you around with cameras as you endeavored to lose your virginity on its new show ‘My First,’ looks like you’ll have to document the events some other way — the network has pulled the plug on the project.
Australian Student Sues High School for Giving Her a Lousy Education
What’s a student to do when she can’t get into her desired college program? Sue her high school, of course.
Where Do Recent College Graduates Most Want to Work?
Recent college graduates may have a rough time finding a job, but a new survey has revealed the companies where they’d most like to work — and a few may surprise you.
Verizon Wireless Will Soon Phase Out Unlimited Data Plans — Dollars and Sense
If you’re a Verizon Wireless customer who was grandfathered in with an unlimited data plan after the company eliminated the option for new customers, enjoy it while it lasts — the company will be moving you to a tiered plan soon.
Pale and Proud: High School Senior Organizes ‘No Tanning’ Pledge [VIDEO]
It’s not uncommon for some teens to sign abstinence pledges or pledges vowing not to drink and drive. But at one high school school in Massachusetts, students are promising to abstain from something else entirely: tanning beds.
High School Baseball Team Forfeits Championship Game Because Opposing Team Has a Female Player
An Arizona high school baseball team forfeited its chance at a state championship — and its reason for doing so has people talking.
Celebrity Birthdays for April 27 – Jack Klugman, Casey Kasem and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Jack Klugman
Age: 90
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Playing Tony Randall’s sloppy roommate Oscar Madison on the sitcom ‘The Odd Couple,’ starring in the drama series ‘Quincy, M.E.,’ movie roles in ’12 Angry Men’ and ‘Days of Wine and Roses,’ and his marriage to actress and frequent game-show panelist, the late Brett Somers
This Day in History for April 26 – Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1865 – Union cavalry troopers corner and shoot dead John Wilkes Booth, assassin of President Lincoln (More info)
1933 – The Gestapo, the official secret police force of Nazi Germany, is established (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for April 24 – Barbra Streisand, Kelly Clarkson and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Barbra Streisand
Age: 70
Occupation: Singer, Actress and Director
Known For: Holding the record for the most Top 10 albums of any female recording artist in history (a total of 32 since 1963), her Oscar-winning roles in ‘Funny Girl’ and ‘Hello, Dolly!,’ her marriage to actor James Brolin, her support of liberal causes far and wide, an
This Day in History for April 24 – Library of Congress Established and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1800 – The United States Library of Congress is established (More info)
1898 – The United States declares war on Spain (More info)
Megan Fox Is Pregnant
Looks like maybe all those rumors about Megan Fox being pregnant were true — a source close to the ‘Transformers’ actress confirms to E! News that she has indeed shape-shifted into a woman with child. She’s preggers.