Shauna Wright
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)
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
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)
Kathy Bates to Play Charlie Sheen’s Old Character on ‘Two and a Half Men’
After Charlie Sheen left ‘Two and a Half Men’ with a giant media splash last year, his character was killed off and no one thought he’d ever be on the show again. Seems they were wrong — sort of.
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)
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)
Celebrity Birthdays for March 19 – Glenn Close, Bruce Willis and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Glenn Close
Age: 65
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Being a six-time Oscar nominee for her roles in movies including ‘The Big Chill,’ ‘Fatal Attraction’ and ‘Dangerous Liaisons,’ winning three Tonys for her work on Broadway, and her current role on the TV series ‘Damages’
Have Americans Become Less Polite?
When’s the last time you heard someone use the words “please” and “thank you”? According to a recent poll, it’s probably been a long time.
Rutgers Student Dharun Ravi Found Guilty in Gay Bullying Case
In late 2010, Rutgers University student Dharun Ravi broadcast live webcam footage of his male roommate, Tyler Clementi, kissing another man. Days later, Clementi committed suicide — and now Ravi’s been found guilty in a criminal court case connected to the incident.
This Day in History for April 16 – Oliver North Indicted and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1968 – American troops kill between 200 and 500 Vietnamese civilians during the My Lai massacre (More info)
1935 – Adolf Hitler cancels the military clauses of the Treaty of Versailles (More info)