Chris Chaberski
Celebrity Birthdays for December 13 — Taylor Swift and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Taylor Swift
Age: 23
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician
Known For: Selling eleventymillion albums and singles, winning a boatload of Grammys and CMA awards, being all-around cultural phenomenon, and her endless string of celebrity boyfriends
This Day in History for December 13 — Saddam Hussein Captured, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1577: Sir Francis Drake sets out from Plymouth, England, on his round-the-world voyage (more info)
1862: At the Battle of Fredericksburg, Confederate General Robert E. Lee defeats the Union Major General Ambrose E. Burnside in a decisive loss for the Union army (more info)
Celebrity Birthdays for December 12 — Jennifer Connelly and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Jennifer Connelly
Age: 42
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Her Oscar-winning role as Alicia Nash in 'A Beautiful Mind,' roles in other films such as 'Requiem for a Dream,' 'Hulk' and 'Blood Diamond,' and her marriage to actor Paul Bettany
This Day in History for December 12 — Stolen Mona Lisa Recovered, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1901: Italian physicist and radio pioneer Guglielmo Marconi succeeds in sending the first radio transmission across the Atlantic Ocean (more info)
1913: Two years after it was stolen from the Louvre museum in Paris, Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece 'The Mona Lisa' is recovered inside Italian waiter Vincenzo Peruggia's
Celebrity Birthdays for December 11 — Nikki Sixx and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Nikki Sixx
Age: 54
Occupation: Songwriter, Musician and Author
Known For: Being the co-founder and bassist of the rock band Mötley Crüe, working with artists like Alice Cooper and Meat Loaf, and writing an autobiography titled 'The Heroin Diaries'
This Day in History for December 11 — Bernie Madoff Arrested, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1941: Following the American declaration of war on Japan after the attack on Pearl Harbor, Germany and Italy declare war on the United States (more info)
1946: The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is established (more info)
Celebrity Birthdays for December 10 — Bobby Flay and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Bobby Flay
Age: 48
Occupation: Chef, Restauranteur and Television Personality
Known For: Being the owner and executive chef of 12 restaurants from coast to coast, hosting seven Food Network television programs, being an Iron Chef on the same network, and being featured on the 'Great Chefs' television series
This Day in History for December 10 — First Heisman Trophy Awarded, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1898: The Treaty of Paris is signed, officially ending the Spanish-American War (more info)
1901: The first Nobel Prizes are awarded in Stockholm, Sweden, in the fields of physics, chemistry, medicine, literature and peace (more info)
Celebrity Birthdays for December 8 — Nicki Minaj and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Nicki Minaj
Age: 30
Occupation: Singer
Known For: Being the first artist ever to have seven singles on the Billboard Hot 100 at the same time, hits like 'Your Love' and 'Moment 4 Life,' and often looking as though she dressed herself using the contents of a toy store
This Day in History for December 8 — John Lennon Killed, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1863: President Abraham Lincoln offers his conciliatory plan for reunification of the United States with his Proclamation of Amnesty and Reconstruction (more info)
1980: Music icon John Lennon is murdered by a mentally unstable fan in front of the Dakota apartment building in New York City (more info)
Celebrity Birthdays for December 7 — Tom Waits and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Tom Waits
Age: 63
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Composer
Known For: His distinctive gravelly voice, composing the music for movies like 'One From the Heart,' cover versions of his songs by artists like Bruce Springsteen, the Eagles and Rod Stewart, and his legions of devoted fans
This Day in History for December 7 — Attack on Pearl Harbor, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1787: Delaware becomes the first state to ratify the United States Constitution (more info)
1941: In an early-morning sneak attack, Japanese warplanes bomb the U.S. naval base at Oahu Island's Pearl Harbor, causing the United States to enter World War II (more info)
Celebrity Birthdays for December 5 — Little Richard and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Little Richard
Age: 80
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician
Known For: Helping define the dynamic sound of rock and roll in the 1950s with his frenetic piano playing and raspy, shouted vocals on classics like 'Tutti Frutti,' 'Long Tall Sally' and 'Good Golly, Miss Molly,' and creating a flamboyant style without which Prince mig
This Day in History for December 5 — End of Prohibition, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1848: In a message before Congress, President James K. Polk sparks the Gold Rush when he confirms that large amounts of the precious metal had been discovered in California (more info)
1933: The 21st Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is ratified, bringing an end to the prohibition of alcohol in America (more info)
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Celebrity Birthdays for December 4 — Jeff Bridges and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Jeff Bridges
Age: 63
Occupation: Actor and Musician
Known For: Winning an Oscar for his work in 'Crazy Heart,' and starring in other films like 'Starman,' 'The Fabulous Baker Boys,' 'True Grit' and 'The Big Lebowski'
This Day in History for December 4 — U.S. Joins the U.N., and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1875: Notorious New York City politician Boss Tweed escapes from prison and flees the country (more info)
1918: President Woodrow Wilson sails for the World War I peace talks in Versailles, becoming the first U.S. president to travel to Europe while in office (more info)
Celebrity Birthdays for December 3 — Ozzy Osbourne and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Ozzy Osbourne
Age: 64
Occupation: Singer
Known For: Selling over 100 million albums worldwide both as a solo artist and a member of Black Sabbath, songs like 'Paranoid,' 'Iron Man' and 'Crazy Train,' an indecipherable and much-mocked mumble, and starring with his family in the reality show 'The Osbournes'
This Day in History for December 3 — Illinois Becomes a State, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1818: Illinois becomes the 21st U.S. state (more info)
1964: Police arrest over 800 students at the University of California-Berkeley following their takeover and sit-in at the administration building to demonstrate against the regents' decision to forbid protests on U.C. property (more info)
The Other Winner of That Big Powerball Prize? The I.R.S. — Dollars and Sense
On Wednesday, the Powerball lottery reached a record $587.5 million. So far two winning tickets have been announced, one in Arizona and one in Missouri. But there's at least one more guaranteed winner: the Internal Revenue Service.
Lottery winners can take their prize in the form of a lump sum or an annuity paid over the next 29 years...
Celebrity Birthdays for November 29 — Anna Faris and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Anna Faris
Age: 36
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Roles in films such as the 'Scary Movie' franchise, 'The Hot Chick,' 'Lost in Translation,' 'The House Bunny' and 'What's Your Number?'