Chris Chaberski
This Day in History for November 12 — Ellis Island Closes, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1927: Leon Trotsky is expelled from the Soviet Communist Party, leaving Joseph Stalin in undisputed control of the Soviet Union (more info)
1954: Ellis Island, the gateway to America, shuts it doors after processing more than 12 million immigrants since opening in 1892 (more info)
Celebrity Birthdays for November 9 — Lou Ferrigno and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Lou Ferrigno
Age: 62
Occupation: Actor and Bodybuilder
Known For: Winning a Mr. America title and two consecutive Mr. Universe titles, portraying the title role in the CBS television series 'The Incredible Hulk,' and currently serving as a celebrity personal trainer
This Day in History for November 9 — Opening of the Berlin Wall, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1620: Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower sight land at Cape Cod, Massachusetts (more info)
1906; Theodore Roosevelt becomes the first sitting U.S. president to make an official trip outside the country, traveling to inspect progress on the Panama Canal (more info)
1965: A switch at a station near Niagara Falls fails, plung
Jared Loughner Sentenced to Life in Prison Without Parole
In a federal court today in Tuscon, Arizona, Jared Loughner received a life sentence without parole for his shooting rampage in January 2011 that killed six people and wounded 13, including then-U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords (D.-Ariz.).
Celebrity Birthdays for November 8 — Bonnie Raitt and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Bonnie Raitt
Age: 63
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician
Known For: Combining blues, rock, folk and country on songs such as 'Nick of Time,' 'Something to Talk About,' 'Love Sneakin' Up on You,' and the beautiful ballad 'I Can't Make You Love Me,' her prowess as a slide-guitar player, and being a nine-time Grammy winner and an
This Day in History for November 8 — JFK Elected, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1793: After more than two centuries as a royal palace, the Louvre is opened as a public museum in Paris by the French revolutionary government (more info)
1895: While experimenting with electricity, German scientist Wilhelm Röntgen discovers the X-ray (more info)
Celebrity Birthdays for November 7 — Joni Mitchell and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Joni Mitchell
Age: 69
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician
Known For: Defining an era with iconic songs such as 'Big Yellow Taxi' and the gorgeous 'Woodstock,' having later success with jazz recordings, being called one of greatest songwriters ever by Rolling Stone, and having a strong influence on modern artists ranging from S
This Day in History for November 7 — Magic Johnson’s HIV Announcement, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1908: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid are reportedly killed in San Vicente, Bolivia (more info)
1916: Jeannette Rankin becomes the first woman elected to the United States Congress (more info)
2012 Election Day: Obama Wins Second Term
UPDATE 11:20: The networks have announced that Barack Obama will be reelected to a second term, after wrapping up the state of Ohio.
The 2012 presidential election between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney will finally conclude tonight, as voters head to their local polls to choose who gets to sleep in the White House on January 20, 2013. We'll be following all the results very closely, adding the late
Celebrity Birthdays for November 6 — Sally Field and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Sally Field
Age: 66
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Television roles on shows like 'Gidget,' 'The Flying Nun' and 'Brothers & Sisters'; roles in films such as 'Smoky and the Bandit' and 'Steel Magnolias'; and winning Academy Awards for her work in 'Norma Rae' and 'Places in the Heart'
This Day in History for November 6 — Abraham Lincoln Elected, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1860: Abraham Lincoln is elected the 16th president of the United States (more info)
1913: Mohandas Gandhi is arrested while leading a march of Indian miners in South Africa (more info)
Celebrity Birthdays for November 5 — Bryan Adams and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Bryan Adams
Age: 53
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: Hits such as 'Cuts Like a Knife,' 'Run to You' and 'Summer of '69,' winning numerous awards in the both the U.S. and his native Canada, and founding the Bryan Adams Foundation, which advocates for education worldwide
This Day in History for November 5 — Susan B. Anthony Becomes First Female Voter, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1872: In defiance of the law, suffragist Susan B. Anthony votes for the first time and is later fined $100 (more info)
1895: George B. Selden is granted the first U.S. patent for a gas-powered automobile (more info)
Celebrity Birthdays for November 3 — Roseanne Barr and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Roseanne Barr
Age: 60
Occupation: Actress, Writer, and Comedienne
Known For: Starring in the hit sitcom 'Roseanne' for nine years, giving an infamously bad performance of 'The Star Spangled Banner,' and a former marriage to actor Tom Arnold
This Day in History for November 3 — ‘Thriller’ Released, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1981: In Geneva, representatives from the United States and the Soviet Union begin to negotiate intermediate-range nuclear weapons reductions in Europe (more info)
1982: Michael Jackson's 'Thriller,' the best-selling album of all time, is released (more info)
Celebrity Birthdays for November 2 — David Schwimmer and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
David Schwimmer
Age: 46
Occupation: Actor and Director
Known For: Playing Ross Geller for a decade on 'Friends,' appearing in the miniseries 'Band of Brothers' and in films such as 'The Pallbearer,' and starring on Broadway in 'The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial'
This Day in History for November 2 — Jimmy Carter Elected, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1936: Italian dictator Benito Mussolini proclaims the Rome-Berlin Axis, establishing the alliance of the Axis Powers (more info)
1948: In the greatest upset in presidential election history, Democratic incumbent Harry S. Truman defeats his Republican challenger, New York Governor Thomas E. Dewey (more info)
Celebrity Birthdays for November 1 — Jenny McCarthy and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Jenny McCarthy
Age: 40
Occupation: Model, Actress and Activist
Known For: Being 1993's Playmate of the Year, hosting the MTV game show 'Singled Out,' a long former relationship with Jim Carrey, and being an outspoken opponent of vaccines because she believes they can cause autism
This Day in History for November 1 — Sistine Chapel Ceiling Opens, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1512: The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome, one of Italian artist Michelangelo's finest works, is exhibited to the public for the first time (more info)
Celebrity Birthdays for October 31 — Dan Rather and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Dan Rather
Age: 81
Occupation: Television Journalist
Known For: Anchoring the 'CBS Evening News' for 24 years, contributing to '60 Minutes,' and being the current managing editor and anchor of the television news magazine 'Dan Rather Reports'