Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1606 – Guy Fawkes, a chief conspirator in a plot to blow up the British Parliament building, jumps to his death moments before his execution for treason (More info)
1747 – The first venereal disease clinic opens at London Lock Hospital (More info)
“It’s official,” Reba McEntire tweeted last week, sharing, “my episode of @nbcwdytya will premiere on Mar. 2!” She was referring to the third season of NBC’s ancestry searching show ‘Who Do You Think You Are?,’ which will unmask McEntire’s family past. Each season, the show follows celebrities as they dig into their histories, their ancestry and the stories of the people who made their lives possible to begin with.
January 26, 2012 Robert Hegyes, who played the part of Juan Epstein on the 1970's sitcom Welcome Back Kotter, passed away earlier today at the age of 60.
Epstein had been in failing health the past couple of years and apparently had suffered a heart attack earlier today.
Wheel! Of! Tequila? It doesn’t quite have the same ring, but it could be said of ‘Wheel of Fortune’ after longtime host Pat Sajak admitted in a recent interview that he and Vanna taped more than one show after having had a few margaritas.
What do you get when you horse around after a couple cocktails? Well, that can lead to a lot of things. But when you are Lady Antebellum‘s Charles Kelley, you get a broken pinky finger.
Demi Moore was rushed to the hospital Monday night in what some are deeming a substance abuse situation.
Mark Harmon, or rather Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs on the highly rated police procedural drama ‘NCIS,’ has been voted TV’s most popular personality for the second year in a row.
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Rutger Hauer
Age: 68
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Appearing in films like ‘Blade Runner,’ ‘Sin City,’ ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ and ‘Batman Begins,’ and being a dedicated environmentalist who also founded the Rutger Hauer Starfish Association, an AIDS awareness organization
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Dolly Parton
Age: 66
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Actress
Known For: Being one of the most successful female country artists of all time, appearing in movies like ’9 to 5,’ ‘The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas’ and ‘Steel Magnolias’ and ‘Joyful Noise,’ her ginormous bustline, admitting to copious plastic surgery without shame, and generally being completely freakin’ adorable
The 69th annual Golden Globes were awarded Sunday night, with a kinder, gentler Ricky Gervais at the helm.
Two of country’s biggest trios — Lady Antebellum and the Band Perry — are listed among nearly 200 names of people that President Obama hopes will endorse his re-election bid. The list of surrogates includes figures from the sports, entertainment and celebrity worlds that the President and his team would like to come aboard to support him publicly.
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Naomi Judd
Age: 66
Occupation: Singer and Songwriter
Known For: Joining forces with her daughter Wynonna to form the Grammy-winning duo The Judds, which had 15 number one country hits including ‘Mama He’s Crazy,’ ‘Why Not Me’ and ‘Grandpa (Tell Me ‘Bout the Good Ol’ Days)’