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Celebrity Birthdays for May 16 – Janet Jackson, Tori Spelling and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Janet Jackson
Age: 47
Occupation: Singer, Dancer and Actress
Known For: Dozens of hit singles including ‘Control,’ ‘Rhythm Nation’ and ‘That’s the Way Love Goes,’ early TV roles on ‘Good Times’ and ‘Fame,’ movie work in ‘Poetic Justice’ and the ‘Why Did I Get Married?’ film franchise, being of the world’s most awarded artists, and of
‘Desperate Housewives’ Finale Provides Closure for Wisteria Lane Residents
ABC’s ‘Desperate Housewives‘ concluded its eight-year run with a two-hour finale on Sunday night, neatly wrapping up the storylines of the title characters and hinting that even without them, life on Wisteria Lane goes on.
So how did it all end?
This Day in History for May 15 – McDonald’s Opens First Restaurant and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1928 – Mickey Mouse premieres in his first cartoon, ‘Plane Crazy’ (More info)
1940 – McDonald’s opens its first restaurant in San Bernardino, Calif. (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for May 15 – Wavy Gravy, Brian Eno and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Wavy Gravy
Age: 76
Occupation: Cultural Icon
Known For: His hippie appearance, personality and beliefs, dressing as a clown during political protests because he felt he was less likely to be arrested that way, being the official clown of the Grateful Dead, co-founding organizations including Camp Winnarainbow and the activist commune
Celebrity Birthdays for May 14 – George Lucas, Mark Zuckerberg and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
George Lucas
Age: 68
Occupation: Writer, Producer and Director
Known For: Creating the ‘Star Wars’ franchise, endlessly tinkering with it to the great annoyance of fans, co-creating the ‘Indiana Jones’ franchise along with Steven Spielberg, directing films like ‘American Graffiti,’ and being the founder, chairman and CEO of Lucasfilm
This Day in History for May 14 – Skylab Launched and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1804 – The Lewis and Clark Expedition begins its historic journey (More info)
1904 – St. Louis, Mo. hosts the first Olympic Games in the United States (More info)
Which States Are Best for Making More Money? — Dollars and Sense
Seems the path to riches may involve a moving truck. According to a new study, some states are more conducive to building wealth than others, and where you live could help you climb the economic ladder.
High School Baseball Team Forfeits Championship Game Because Opposing Team Has a Female Player
An Arizona high school baseball team forfeited its chance at a state championship — and its reason for doing so has people talking.
Family Removed from JetBlue Flight After Toddler’s Name Winds Up on No-Fly List [VIDEO]
It’s an innocent traveler’s worst nightmare: being yanked off a plane because your name has somehow wound up on a watch list through no fault of your own. But what if it was your toddler who was deemed a flight risk?
Summer Gas Prices May Not Be As Outrageously High As You’ve Been Led to Believe — Dollars and Sense
Many analysts predicted doom and gloom for gas prices this summer, with some saying they could reach as high as $6 per gallon.
But it seems those concerns were for naught — fuel costs have been on the decline and are now expected to stay well below last year’s prices.
Celebrity Birthdays for May 11 – Martha Quinn, Cory Monteith and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Martha Quinn
Age: 53
Occupation: Television and Radio Personality
Known For: Being one of the five original VJs on MTV, where her girl-next-door personality made her the object of affection for 1980s schoolboys everywhere, and currently hosting ‘Martha Stewart Presents’ on the Sirius satellite radio ’80s on 8 channel
This Day in History for May 11 – Bob Marley Dies and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1846 – President James K. Polk asked for and received a Declaration of War against Mexico, starting the Mexican-American War (More info)
1924 – Mercedes-Benz is formed when Gottlieb Daimler and Karl Benz merge their two companies (More info)