Shauna Wright
This Day in History for May 24 – Brooklyn Bridge Opens and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1775 – John Hancock is elected president of the Second Continental Congress (More info)
1844 – Samuel Morse transmits the first telegraph message: “What hath God wrought?” (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for May 24 – Tommy Chong, Bob Dylan and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Tommy Chong
Age: 74
Occupation: Actor, Comedian and Activist
Known For: Being half of the legendary comedy duo known as Cheech and Chong, who made a career out of playing hippie-era stoners in movies like ‘Up in Smoke’ and ‘Nice Dreams,’ not diverting too far from character playing Leo on the sitcom ‘That ’70s Show,’ being considered
Celebrity Birthdays for May 23 – Joan Collins, Jewel and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Joan Collins
Age: 79
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Playing the heavily shoulder-padded Alexis Colby on the 1980s prime-time soap ‘Dynasty,’ earlier work in the movies ‘The Girl in the Red Velvet Swing’ and ‘Rally ‘Round the Flag, Boys!,’ being the sister of novelist Jackie Collins, and never shying away from a good catfight
This Day in History for May 23 – Bonnie and Clyde Killed and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1701 – William Kidd, popularly known as Captain Kidd, is hanged for piracy and murder (More info)
1911 – The New York Public Library is dedicated (More info)
Wannabe Grandparents Go to Extremes By Paying to Have Daughters’ Eggs Frozen
Parents who nag their adult daughters about making them grandparents are often the bane of childless women everywhere.
But some are taking it a step further and paying to have their daughters’ eggs frozen for use later on.
Should Young Children Be Allowed on Facebook? Mark Zuckerberg Says Yes
Facebook only allows people 13 and over to sign up for an account — but the social site’s founder and CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, wants that to change.
Babe Ruth’s New York Yankees Jersey Smashes Record By Selling for $4.4 Million at Auction
How much would you pay for a piece of baseball history? In the case of a Babe Ruth jersey, a buyer shelled out $4.4 million — making it the most expensive sports memorabilia item ever sold.
This Day in History for May 22 – Johnny Carson Signs Off and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1906 – The Wright brothers are granted a US patent for their “Flying Machine” (More info)
1947 – The Truman Doctrine provides aid to Greece and Turkey in an effort to combat the spread of Communism (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for May 22 – Naomi Campbell, Ginnifer Goodwin and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Naomi Campbell
Age: 42
Occupation: Supermodel
Known For: Being part of an elite group that came to be known as “supermodels” in the 1980s and 1990s, being one of the first prominent black models, appearing in George Michael’s ‘Freedom! ’90′ video, previous relationships with celebs like Mike Tyson and Robert De Niro, and having a lege
Rutgers Student Dharun Ravi Sentenced to 30 Days in Jail in Cyberbullying Case [VIDEO]
Former Rutgers student Dharun Ravi, who was convicted in March of a hate crime for using a webcam to spy on his roommate’s same-sex intimate encounter two years ago, was sentenced Monday by a New Jersey judge to probation, community service and 30 days in jail.
Celebrity Birthdays for May 21 – Mr. T, Lisa Edelstein and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Mr. T
Age: 60
Occupation: Actor
Known For: His role as B. A. Baracus on the series ‘The A-Team’ and as boxer Clubber Lang in the movie ‘Rocky III,’ his appearances as a professional wrestler, his mohawk and gold jewelry, and starring on the reality show ‘I Pity the Fool,’ which borrowed his trademark catchphrase
This Day in History for May 21 – Susan Lucci Finally Wins and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1881 – The American Red Cross is founded (More info)
1927 – Charles Lindbergh completes the world’s first solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic Ocean in his plane, the Spirit of St. Louis (More info)