Shauna Wright
This Day in History for April 4 – MLK Assassinated and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1818 – The US Congress adopts a flag with 13 red and white stripes and one star for each state (More info)
1841 – President William Henry Harrison dies from pneumonia just one month after his inauguration (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for April 4 – Maya Angelou, Robert Downey, Jr. and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Dr. Maya Angelou
Age: 84
Occupation: Author and Poet
Known For: Being one of the most celebrated writers of her generation with dozens of awards and over 30 honorary doctoral degrees, penning classic works like ‘I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,’ reciting her poem ‘On the Pulse of Morning’ at President Bill Clinton’s inauguration, and
‘Dancing with the Stars’ Season 14 Week 3 Recap – Perfect Scores and Perfect Sizzle
We lost Martina Navratilova from the competition last week, which we hope means she’s relaxing at home with all of her Wimbledon trophies and reveling in the fact that she’ll never have to wear high heels again.
This week? The competitors do a personal dance that tells a story about their lives. Break out the Kleenex — you know none of these will start with, “So the funniest thing happened to me …
Celebrity Birthdays for April 3 – Alec Baldwin, Eddie Murphy and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Alec Baldwin
Age: 54
Occupation: Actor
Known For: His Academy Award-nominated role in ‘The Cooler,’ appearing in other movies including ‘The Hunt for Red October,’ ‘The Aviator’ and ‘The Departed,’ winning two Emmys for his starring role on ’30 Rock,’ his former marriage to Kim Basinger, and being perhaps the world’s most staunchly ar
This Day in History for April 3 – Pony Express Begins and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1860 – The first successful United States Pony Express run begins (More info)
1882 – Jesse James is killed by Robert Ford, one of his own gang members (More info)
Which Cities Have the Best and Worst Job Markets?
Nationwide, employment numbers seem to be picking up. But when you break it down by city, all things certainly aren’t equal — so which ones have the best and worst job markets?
Weekend Box Office — ‘The Hunger Games’ Continues to Eat Up the Competition
‘The Hunger Games’ once again treated the competition like dots in a Pac-Man game, swallowing them all without a trace. It earned $61.1 million and took the top spot at the weekend box office for the second week in a row.
Celebrity Birthdays for March 30 – Eric Clapton, Celine Dion and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Eric Clapton
Age: 67
Occupation: Rock God
Known For: Being the only three-time inductee in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (with the Yardbirds and Cream, and as a solo artist), being one of the most important and influential guitarists of all time, winning 17 Grammys, and classic songs like ‘Sunshine of Your Love,’ ‘Crossroads,’ ‘Layla
This Day in History for March 30 – President Reagan Shot and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1842 – Anesthesia is used for the first time during surgery (More info)
1867 – US Secretary of State William H. Seward agrees to purchase Alaska from Russia for $7 million (More info)
Did Someone Really Give Away a $260,000 Lottery Ticket?
A California woman who won $1 million in a lottery earlier this year is claiming she also won $260,000 last week — but the ticket was stolen.
J.K. Rowling Finally Releases ‘Harry Potter’ E-Books
Potterphiles, fire up your e-readers. On Tuesday, author J.K. Rowling finally made her wildly popular ‘Harry Potter’ book series available in digital format through her Pottermore website.
4 Subtle Tricks Restaurants Use to Get You to Spend More — Dollars and Sense
When you eat at a restaurant, do you notice things like the size of the straws or the way the menu is laid out? You should — they could be costing you money.