Chris Chaberski
This Day in History for October 31 — Mount Rushmore Completed, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1864: Nevada is admitted as the 36th state in the U.S. (more info)
1926: Magician Harry Houdini dies of gangrene and peritonitis that developed after his appendix ruptured (more info)
Celebrity Birthdays for October 30 — Henry Winkler and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Henry Winkler
Age: 67
Occupation: Actor, Director, and Producer
Known For: His iconic portrayal of Fonzie on the 1970s sitcom 'Happy Days,' producing television shows including 'MacGyver,' directing films such as 'Memories of Me,' and appearing in films such as 'Scream,' 'The Waterboy,' and 'Little Nicky'
This Day in History for October 30 — Mussolini Comes to Power, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1534: The English parliament passes the Act of Supremacy, making King Henry VIII head of the English church (more info)
1922: Benito Mussolini becomes prime minister of Italy (more info)
Celebrity Birthdays for October 28 — Julia Roberts and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Julia Roberts
Age: 45
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Films such as 'Pretty Woman,' 'Steel Magnolias,' and 'My Best Friend's Wedding,' her Oscar-winning performance in 'Erin Brockovich,' being one of Hollywood's best-paid actresses, and her many past relationships with former co-stars
Celebrity Birthdays for October 26 — Hillary Clinton and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Age: 65
Occupation: Politician and Diplomat
Known For: Currently serving as the U.S. Secretary of State, being a former senator from New York, serving as the first lady when her husband Bill Clinton was president, and being one of the most forgiving wives in history
This Day in History for October 26 — Erie Canal Opens, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1825: The Erie Canal opens, connecting the Great Lakes with the Atlantic Ocean via the Hudson River (more info)
1881: Wyatt Earp, his two brothers, and Doc Holliday are involved in the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral in Tombstone, Arizona (more info)
Celebrity Birthdays for October 25 — Katy Perry and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Katy Perry
Age: 28
Occupation: Singer and Songwriter
Known For: Hit singles such as 'I Kissed a Girl,' 'Hot n Cold,' 'California Gurls,' 'Teenage Dream,' and 'Firework,' being the first female artist to get five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 in one year, her bizarre fashion sense and her marriage to comedian Russell Brand
This Day in History for October 25 — Kamikaze Bombings Begin, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1854: The Charge of the Light Brigade takes place at Balaklava during the Crimean War (more info)
1944: The Japanese deploy kamikaze suicide bombers against American warships for the first time (more info)
Celebrity Birthdays for October 24 — Kevin Kline and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Kevin Kline
Age: 65
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Films such as 'Sophie's Choice,' 'The Big Chill,' 'Chaplin,' and 'In and Out,' winning an Oscar for 'A Fish Called Wanda,' winning two Tonys, and his longtime marriage to actress Phoebe Cates
This Day in History for October 24 — The Last Concorde Flight, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1901; Annie Edson Taylor becomes the first person to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel (more info)
1929: The "Black Thursday" stock market crash occurs on the New York Stock Exchange (more info)
Apple Introduces the iPad Mini, Which Is Like an iPad, Only Smaller
Just a few short weeks after the successful release of the iPhone 5, Apple unveiled its latest offering in the growing tablet computer market: the iPad Mini.
Celebrity Birthdays for October 23 — Ryan Reynolds and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Ryan Reynolds
Age: 36
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Roles in films such as 'National Lampoon's Van Wilder,' 'Definitely, Maybe,' 'The Proposal,' and 'Green Lantern,' his former marriage to actress Scarlett Johansson, his close friendship with actress Sandra Bullock, and his adorable boyish charm
This Day in History for October 23 — First Meeting of United Nations General Assembly, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
42 B.C.: Marcus Junius Brutus, a leading conspirator in the assassination of Julius Caesar, commits suicide after his defeat at the second battle of Philippi (more info)
1850: The first National Women's Rights Convention begins in Worcester, Massachusetts (more info)
Celebrity Birthdays for October 22 — Jeff Goldblum and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Jeff Goldblum
Age: 60
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Films such as 'The Fly,' 'Jurassic Park,' and 'Independence Day,' starring on 'Law & Order: Criminal Intent,' and his former marriage to actress Geena Davis
This Day in History for October 22 — First American Casualties in Vietnam, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1934: Charles "Pretty Boy" Floyd is shot by FBI agents in a cornfield in East Liverpool, Ohio (more info)
1957: The United States suffers its first casualties in Vietnam (more info)
Celebrity Birthdays for October 20 — Tom Petty and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Tom Petty
Age: 62
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: Fronting Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, performing with the Traveling Wilburys, selling more than 60 million albums, and numerous hit songs such as 'Refugee,' 'The Waiting,' and 'Mary Jane's Last Dance'
This Day in History for October 20 — Congress Investigates Hollywood, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1944: Two liquid gas tanks explode in Cleveland, Ohio, killing 130 people and leveling 30 city blocks (more info)
1944: General Douglas MacArthur returned to the Philippines, 30 months after he declared "I shall return" (more info)
Celebrity Birthdays for October 19 — John Lithgow and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
John Lithgow
Age: 67
Occupation: Actor and Author
Known For: Playing Dick Solomon on the NBC sitcom '3rd Rock from the Sun,' Oscar nominations for his roles in 'The World According to Garp' and 'Terms of Endearment,' winning a Tony Award for his performance in 'Sweet Smell of Success,' and writing several books of poetry and children'
This Day in History for October 19 — ‘Black Monday’ Stock Market Crash and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1781: British General Cornwallis surrenders to General George Washington at Yorktown, Virginia, bringing an end to the last major battle of the American Revolution (more info)
1789: Chief Justice John Jay is sworn in as the first Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court (more info)
Celebrity Birthdays for October 17 — Chuck Berry and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Chuck Berry
Age: 86
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: Being one of the pioneers of rock and roll with songs like 'Maybellene,' 'Roll Over Beethoven,' 'Rock and Roll Music' and 'Johnny B. Goode,' and in the first group of artists inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame