Shauna Wright
This Day in History for July 17 – Disneyland Opens and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1762 – Catherine II becomes tsar of Russia upon the murder of Peter III (More info)
1898 – Spain surrenders to the United States at Santiago, Cuba, ending the Spanish-American War (More info)
This Day in History for July 16 – Apollo 11 Launches and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1790 – The District of Columbia is established as the capital of the United States (More info)
1969 – The first manned space mission to land on the Moon, Apollo 11, launches (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for July 16 – Michael Flatley, Will Ferrell and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Michael Flatley
Age: 54
Occupation: Dancer, Choreographer and Pop Culture Punchline
Known For: The popular but much-parodied Irish dance shows ‘Riverdance’ and ‘Lord of the Dance,’ having his legs insured for $40 million, and just generally thinking he’s pretty darned special
Jennifer Lopez Officially Bids Farewell to ‘American Idol’
You knew it was coming, but maybe Jennifer Lopez didn’t want to steal Steven Tyler’s thunder. Just one day after the Aerosmith frontman announced he’s leaving ‘American Idol,’ the lovable judge told Ryan Seacrest that she too will not be returning to the judges’ table.
This Day in History for July 13 – Hollywood Sign Dedication and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1863 – In New York City, opponents of the draft begin three days of rioting which will be later regarded as the worst in U.S. history (More info)
1923 – The Hollywood sign is officially dedicated in the hills above Los Angeles; it originally reads Hollywoodland but the four last letters are dropped after a 1949 renova
Celebrity Birthdays for July 13 – Harrison Ford, Cheech Marin and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Harrison Ford
Age: 70
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Playing Han Solo in the original ‘Star Wars’ trilogy and Indiana Jones in the eponymous movie franchise, other roles in popular films including ‘Blade Runner,’ ‘The Fugitive,’ ‘Air Force One,’ ‘Patriot Games’ and ‘Clear and Present Danger,’ and his marriage to human swizzle-stick Cali
This Day in History for July 12 – Mondale Chooses Ferraro and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1543 – King Henry VIII marries his sixth and last wife, Catherine Parr (More info)
1861 – Wild Bill Hickok gains fame as a gunfighter after he coolly shoots three men in his first shootout (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for July 12 – Bill Cosby, Richard Simmons and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Bill Cosby
Age: 75
Occupation: Comedian, Actor and Living Legend
Known For: Producing and/or starring in many TV series including ‘Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids’ and the groundbreaking ’80s sitcom ‘The Cosby Show,’ winning slews of awards, weathering criticism for his outspoken views on race and culture, and once wearing on-screen wha
This Day in History for July 11 – Burr-Hamilton Duel and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1804 – Vice President Aaron Burr fatally wounds Alexander Hamilton in a duel (More info)
1922 – The Hollywood Bowl, one of the world’s largest natural amphitheaters, opens in Los Angeles (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for July 11 – Richie Sambora, Lisa Rinna and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Richie Sambora
Age: 53
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician
Known For: Playing lead guitar for Bon Jovi on songs including the No.1 hits ‘You Give Love a Bad Name,’ ‘Livin’ on a Prayer’ and ‘Bad Medicine,’ work with other artists including Cher and LL Cool J, two stints in rehab, a former marriage to Heather Locklear, and an on
Celebrity Birthdays for July 10 – Sofia Vergara, Jessica Simpson and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Sofia Vergara
Age: 40
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Starring on the TV series ‘Modern Family,’ being the first Latina spokesmodel for CoverGirl Cosmetics, appearing in movies including ‘Madea Goes to Jail,’ ‘New Year’s Eve’ and ‘The Three Stooges,’ and having a body both men and women would die for
This Day in History for July 10 – Scopes Trial Begins and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1925 – A high school science teacher named John T. Scopes, accused of teaching evolution in violation of Tennessee law, is prosecuted in what would come to be known as the Scopes Monkey Trial (More info)
1966 – The Chicago Freedom Movement, led by Martin Luther King, Jr., holds a rally at Soldier Field (More info)
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