Chris Chaberski
This Day in History for October 24 — The Last Concorde Flight, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1901; Annie Edson Taylor becomes the first person to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel (more info)
1929: The "Black Thursday" stock market crash occurs on the New York Stock Exchange (more info)
This Day in History for October 23 — First Meeting of United Nations General Assembly, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
42 B.C.: Marcus Junius Brutus, a leading conspirator in the assassination of Julius Caesar, commits suicide after his defeat at the second battle of Philippi (more info)
1850: The first National Women's Rights Convention begins in Worcester, Massachusetts (more info)
Celebrity Birthdays for October 23 — Ryan Reynolds and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Ryan Reynolds
Age: 36
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Roles in films such as 'National Lampoon's Van Wilder,' 'Definitely, Maybe,' 'The Proposal,' and 'Green Lantern,' his former marriage to actress Scarlett Johansson, his close friendship with actress Sandra Bullock, and his adorable boyish charm
Celebrity Birthdays for October 22 — Jeff Goldblum and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Jeff Goldblum
Age: 60
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Films such as 'The Fly,' 'Jurassic Park,' and 'Independence Day,' starring on 'Law & Order: Criminal Intent,' and his former marriage to actress Geena Davis
This Day in History for October 22 — First American Casualties in Vietnam, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1934: Charles "Pretty Boy" Floyd is shot by FBI agents in a cornfield in East Liverpool, Ohio (more info)
1957: The United States suffers its first casualties in Vietnam (more info)
5 Hurricanes That Are Actually Pretty Cool
1. The Cocktail: This New Orleans drink made from rum and fruit juices was invented by Pat O’Brien in the 1940s. Interestingly, O’Brien only concocted it because he needed to get rid of a lot of excess rum. He even gave them away for free to visiting sailors. The drink is now a staple of Mardi Gras and Cajun-flavored parties across the country.
Celebrity Birthdays for October 20 — Tom Petty and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Tom Petty
Age: 62
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: Fronting Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, performing with the Traveling Wilburys, selling more than 60 million albums, and numerous hit songs such as 'Refugee,' 'The Waiting,' and 'Mary Jane's Last Dance'
This Day in History for October 20 — Congress Investigates Hollywood, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1944: Two liquid gas tanks explode in Cleveland, Ohio, killing 130 people and leveling 30 city blocks (more info)
1944: General Douglas MacArthur returned to the Philippines, 30 months after he declared "I shall return" (more info)
Celebrity Birthdays for October 19 — John Lithgow and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
John Lithgow
Age: 67
Occupation: Actor and Author
Known For: Playing Dick Solomon on the NBC sitcom '3rd Rock from the Sun,' Oscar nominations for his roles in 'The World According to Garp' and 'Terms of Endearment,' winning a Tony Award for his performance in 'Sweet Smell of Success,' and writing several books of poetry and children'
This Day in History for October 19 — ‘Black Monday’ Stock Market Crash and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1781: British General Cornwallis surrenders to General George Washington at Yorktown, Virginia, bringing an end to the last major battle of the American Revolution (more info)
1789: Chief Justice John Jay is sworn in as the first Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court (more info)
Obama vs. Romney, Round 2 — Highlights From the Town-Hall Presidential Debate
The second presidential debate between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney got started just after 9 o'clock from the campus of Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York. The town-hall-style debate, with an audience of uncommitted voters selected by Gallup, was moderated by CNN's Candy Crowley...
Celebrity Birthdays for October 16 — Suzanne Somers and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Suzanne Somers
Age: 66
Occupation: Actress, Author, and Entrepreneur
Known For: Her role as Chrissy Snow on 'Three's Company,' her series of best-selling self-help books, her many different product lines, and her wacky presentations on the Home Shopping Network