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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 27 – Sultana Steamboat Disaster and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1865 – The steamboat Sultana explodes on the Mississippi River and kills 1,700 passengers, many of whom were discharged Union soldiers (More info)
1956 – Rocky Marciano becomes the only heavyweight boxing champion to retire with a perfect record (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for April 26 – Carol Burnett, Channing Tatum and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Carol Burnett
Age: 79
Occupation: Actress, Comedienne, Singer and Writer
Known For: Her 11-year run on the brilliant variety program ‘The Carol Burnett Show,’ the famous ear-tug she always gave at the end of each show as a shout-out to her grandmother, film work in ‘The Four Seasons,’ ‘Annie’ and ‘Noises Off,’ and TV roles on ‘Mama’s
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 25 – Al Pacino, Renée Zellweger and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Al Pacino
Age: 72
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Winning an Oscar for his performance in ‘Scent of a Woman,’ other nominations for his roles in movies such as ‘The Godfather’ franchise, ‘Serpico,’ ‘Scarface’ and ‘Dog Day Afternoon,’ his Tony-winning stage work, and his previous relationships with actresses including Diane Keaton
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‘Dancing with the Stars’ Week 6 Elimination – Who Went Home?
The music of Motown swept the ‘Dancing with the Stars‘ ballroom on Monday night. So — and please pardon the awful play on words — who cried the tears of a clown after Tuesday’s elimination?
This Day in History for April 25 – DC Comics Introduces Batman and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1859 – British and French engineers break ground for the Suez Canal (More info)
1901 – New York becomes the first US state to require automobile license plates (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)
Celebrity Birthdays for April 23 – Michael Moore, Valerie Bertinelli and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Michael Moore
Age: 58
Occupation: Filmmaker, Author and Activist
Known For: His successful and controversial documentaries ‘Fahrenheit 9/11,’ ‘Bowling for Columbine’ and ‘Sicko,’ writing and starring in the TV shows ‘TV Nation’ and ‘The Awful Truth,’ and being hated by conservatives even though he criticizes both ends of the political
Rare 1792 Penny Sells for Staggering $1.15 Million at Auction
Canada recently announced it would be phasing out its version of the penny, and since producing a US penny actually costs more than one is worth, some have called for similar action stateside. But one particular penny has far exceeded its face value, selling for over $1 million at auction.
This Day in History for April 22 – Blues Brothers Debut and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1864 – The Coinage Act of 1864 mandates that “In God We Trust” be placed on all US coins (More info)
1954 – Witnesses begin testifying during the Army-McCarthy Hearings (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for April 22 – Glen Campbell, Jack Nicholson and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Glen Campbell
Age: 76
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Actor
Known For: Releasing more than 70 albums with classic hits like ‘By the Time I Get to Phoenix,’ ‘Wichita Lineman,’ ‘Rhinestone Cowboy’ and ‘Southern Nights,’ appearing in movies like ‘True Grit,’ winning dozens of pop and country awards, and recently announcing he has Alzh
Celebrity Birthdays for April 21 – Iggy Pop, Andie MacDowell and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Iggy Pop
Age: 65
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician
Known For: Becoming a punk icon with his band the Stooges, his outrageous and unpredictable stage antics, a noted disdain for shirts, and well-known songs like ‘Lust for Life,’ ‘Real Wild Child,’ ‘Candy’ and ‘The Passenger’
This Day in History for April 21 – Rome Founded and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
753 BC – Romulus and Remus founded Rome (More info)
1836 – Under Sam Houston, the Texas army defeats the Mexicans in the Battle of San Jacinto (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for April 20 – George Takei, Jessica Lange and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
George Takei
Age: 75
Occupation: Actor
Known For: His role as Hikaru Sulu, helmsman of the USS Enterprise on the television series ‘Star Trek,’ his hilarious viral videos in support of gay rights, and having one of the best feeds on Twitter
This Day in History for April 20 – Columbine Massacre and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1861 – Robert E. Lee resigns his commission in the US Army in order to command the forces of Virginia (More info)
1902 – Pierre and Marie Curie isolate radium (More info)
Could Your Social Media Profiles Cost You a Job?
A new CareerBuilder survey of 2,300 hiring managers and human resource professionals shores up the warnings many experts give job-seekers about social media — namely, what you post could wind up costing you a position.
Celebrity Birthdays for April 19 – James Franco, Kate Hudson and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
James Franco
Age: 35
Occupation: Actor and Professional Student
Known For: His Oscar-nominated role in ’127 Hours,’ other notable work in ‘Milk,’ ‘Pineapple Express,’ ‘Planet of the Apes’ and in the ‘Spider Man’ trilogy, his bizarre recurring role on ‘General Hospital,’ a disastrous Oscar-hosting stint in 2011, and pretty much always
This Day in History for April 19 – Oklahoma City Bombing and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1775 – American Revolutionary War begins (More info)
1897 – The first Boston Marathon is run (More info)