Shauna Wright
This Day in History for April 23 – New Coke Introduced and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1564 – William Shakespeare is born; historians believe he died on his birthday in 1616 (More info)
1910 – Theodore Roosevelt makes his The Man in the Arena speech (More info)
Virginia Teacher Arrested After Inexplicably Firing Blanks at Students
Teachers sometimes have trouble getting their students’ attention, but a Virginia vocational instructor took the wrong approach — he lined up his charges, pulled out a realistic looking gun, and fired blanks at them.
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)
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
Fort Worth, Texas Mulling Controversial Move to Not Hire Smokers for City Employment [VIDEO]
If you’re a smoker who lives in Fort Worth, Texas, you may soon have to scratch city employment off your list of job prospects — the city is considering a ban on hiring tobacco users.
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)
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
Why Is Rick Santorum Calling Mitt Romney ‘Frightening’ After Dropping Out of the Presidential Race?
After a long primary battle, Mitt Romney now seems like the inevitable GOP nominee for president. But as his fellow Republicans begin to rally around him, Iowa voters received a letter in the mail from Romney’s one-time opponent, Rick Santorum, who seems anything but enthused.
This Day in History for April 18 – Great San Francisco Earthquake and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1506 – The cornerstone of the current St. Peter’s Basilica is laid (More info)
1775 – Paul Revere rides to warn Massachusetts colonists of the arrival of British troops (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for April 18 – James Woods, Conan O’Brien and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
James Woods
Age: 65
Occupation: Actor
Known For: His Oscar-nominated roles in ‘Salvador’ and ‘Ghosts of Mississippi,’ and other critically-acclaimed work in ‘Once Upon a Time in America,’ ‘Nixon,’ and ‘Casino,’ and in the television legal drama ‘Shark’
Nearly Half of All Teens Think They’ll Never Be As Rich As Their Parents — Dollars and Sense
You might think teenagers worry about nothing more important than their Friday night plans, but it turns out they’re worried about their financial futures, too — and they’re already incredibly pessimistic.
Silence! Malaysia Airlines Offers Kid-Free Areas on Planes
Anyone who’s ever taken a long flight and tried to relax while children screamed or ran around may put Malaysia Airlines on a list of favorite companies after the carrier announced it’s now offering child-free spaces on some of its planes.