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Celebrity Birthdays for March 23 – Ric Ocasek, Chaka Khan and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Ric Ocasek
Age: 63
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Musician and Producer
Known For: Fronting and being the principal songwriter for New Wave group The Cars, known for the songs ‘Just What I Needed,’ ‘My Best Friend’s Girl,’ ‘Shake It Up,’ ‘You Might Think’ and ‘Drive,’ producing albums for other artists like No Doubt, and his longtime
This Day in History for March 23 – Mussolini Founds Facist Movement and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1775 – Patrick Henry opposes British policy by declaring, “Give me liberty, or give me death!” (More info)
1839 – The initials “O.K.” are first published in the Boston Morning Post (More info)
Reese Witherspoon Is Pregnant with Baby Number Three
Reese Witherspoon and her talent-agent hubby Jim Toth have only been married for about a year, but they apparently didn’t waste any time starting a family — sources confirm the actress is pregnant.
This Day in History for March 22 – Hale-Bopp Comet Appears and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1765 – The British Parliament passes the Stamp Act that introduces a tax to be levied directly on its American colonies (More info)
1894 – The first Stanley Cup championship game is won by the Montreal Amateur Athletic Association, which triumphed over the Ottawa Capitals (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for March 22 – William Shatner, Reese Witherspoon and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
William Shatner
Age: 81
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Becoming a cultural icon for his portrayal of Capt. James T. Kirk on the sci-fi series ‘Star Trek’ and in many of its namesake movies, starring on the series ‘T. J. Hooker,’ ‘The Practice’ and ‘Boston Legal,’ various work as a musician, author, producer, director and celebrity pitch
Celebrity Birthdays for March 21 – Matthew Broderick, Rosie O’Donnell and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Matthew Broderick
Age: 50
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Playing the title character in the classic movie ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,’ voicing Adult Simba in ‘The Lion King’ film franchise, portraying Leo Bloom in the Hollywood and Broadway productions of ‘The Producers,’ winning two Tony Awards, and his marriage to Sarah Jessica Parker
This Day in History for March 21 – Selma Civil Rights March and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1804 – Napoleonic Code is approved in France, giving the country its first post-revolutionary set of laws concerning property, colonial affairs, the family, and individual rights (More info)
1963 – Alcatraz Prison in San Francisco Bay closes down and transfers its last prisoners (More info)
How Did a Sneeze Cut Power to One Minnesota Town?
You’ve probably heard of power-walking and power-napping, but how about power-sneezing? More specifically, power outage sneezing.
Celebrity Birthdays for March 20 – Spike Lee, Holly Hunter and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Spike Lee
Age: 55
Occupation: Director, Producer, Writer and Actor
Known For: Earning two Oscar nominations for helming controversial socio-political films like ‘Do the Right Thing,’ ‘Jungle Fever’ and ‘Malcolm X’ as well as documentaries including ‘When The Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts’ and ’4 Little Girls,’ sometimes lacking
This Day in History for March 20 – Lennon Marries Ono and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1852 – Harriet Beecher Stowe’s ‘Uncle Tom’s Cabin’ is published (More info)
1854 – Members of the Whig Party splinter off into a new group they call the Republican Party (More info)
‘Dancing with the Stars’ Season 14 Debut Recap — Who Did the Judges Love?
It’s time for season 14 of ‘Dancing with the Stars’!
Hosts Tom Bergeron and Brooke Burke-Charvet are back in place to emcee the festivities, and if last year is any indication, he’ll be witty and charming and she’ll wear too much makeup and ask the dancers inane questions. Also returning are the judges: gentle-but-honest Carrie Ann Inaba, British truth-teller Len Goodman, and the fun but flamboyan
This Day in History for March 19 – Nevada Legalizes Gambling and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1920 – The United States Senate rejects the Treaty of Versailles for the second time (More info)
1931 – The Nevada legislature legalizes gambling in an attempt to lift the state out of the hard times caused by the Great Depression (More info)