Shauna Wright
This Day in History for February 27 – First Mardi Gras and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1827 – A group of masked and costumed students dance through the streets of New Orleans, Louisiana, marking the beginning of the city’s famous Mardi Gras celebrations (More info)
1951 – The Twenty-second Amendment to the United States Constitution, limiting Presidents to two terms, is ratified (More info)
Weekend Box Office — ‘Act of Valor’ Captivates Audiences for a First Place Finish
Americans’ fascination with the Navy SEALs translated to a big opening for ‘Act of Valor,’ which earned $24.7 million and first place at the box office this weekend.
This Day in History for February 26 – World Trade Center Bombed and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1815 – Napoleon Bonaparte escapes from exile on the island of Elba (More info)
1919 – President Woodrow Wilson signs an act establishing most of the Grand Canyon as a US National Park (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for February 26 – Michael Bolton, Erykah Badu and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Michael Bolton
Age: 59
Occupation: Singer and Songwriter
Known For: Hit singles such as ‘How Am I Supposed to Live Without You,’ ‘Love Is a Wonderful Thing’ and the Grammy-winning ‘When a Man Loves a Woman,’ writing songs for other artists like Cher, and a long on and off relationship with actress Nicollette Sheridan
Celebrity Birthdays for February 23 – Aziz Ansari, Dakota Fanning and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Aziz Ansari
Age: 29
Occupation: Actor, Writer and Comedian
Known For: Starring in the NBC sitcom ‘Parks and Recreation,’ appearing in movies including ‘Get Him to the Greek,’ ‘Funny People’ and ’30 Minutes or Less,’ and hosting the 2010 MTV Movie Awards
This Day in History for February 23 – Polio Vaccines Begin and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1896 – The Tootsie Roll is introduced (More info)
1927 – President Calvin Coolidge signs a bill establishing the Federal Radio Commission — later the Federal Communications Commission — which regulated the use of US radio frequencies (More info)
New Movie Releases — ‘Act of Valor,’ ‘Gone,’ ‘Tyler Perry’s Good Deeds’ and ‘Wanderlust’
We know winter has been long and cold, so duck into a theater this weekend to shake off the doldrums — the four new flicks opening in wide release should have a little something for everyone.
Atlanta Restaurant Bans Crying Kids [VIDEO]
At Atlanta pizzeria is receiving both cheers — and jeers — for the notice it recently printed on its menus asking parents of noisy children to take their kids outside.
Celebrity Birthdays for February 22 – Jeri Ryan, Drew Barrymore and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Jeri Ryan
Age: 44
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Playing the liberated (“de-assimilated”) Borg, Seven of Nine, on ‘Star Trek: Voyager,’ roles on other shows like ‘Leverage,’ ‘Boston Public,’ ‘Dark Skies’ and ‘Shark,’ and her current role as Dr. Kate Murphy on the ABC drama ‘Body of Proof’
This Day in History for February 22 – ‘Miracle on Ice’ and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1819 – By the Adams-Onís Treaty, Spain sells Florida to the United States for $5 million (More info)
1879 – In Utica, New York, Frank Woolworth opens the first of many of five-and-dime Woolworth stores (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for February 21 – Kelsey Grammer, Jennifer Love Hewitt and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Kelsey Grammer
Age: 57
Occupation: Actor
Known For: His two-decade portrayal of psychiatrist Dr. Frasier Crane on the hit sitcoms ‘Cheers’ and ‘Frasier,’ providing the voice for characters like Sideshow Bob on ‘The Simpsons,’ currently starring in the Starz series ‘Boss,’ and a tabloid-friendly personal life that’s included four marri
This Day in History for February 21 – Malcolm X Assassinated and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1848 – Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels publish ‘The Communist Manifesto’ (More info)
1878 – The first telephone book is issued in New Haven, CT (More info)