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This Day in History for March 30 – President Reagan Shot and More

Shauna Wright — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 13:00:20 +0000

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)

Celebrity Birthdays for March 30 – Eric Clapton, Celine Dion and More

Shauna Wright — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 13:00:18 +0000

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’ and many more

This Day in History for March 29 – US Troops Leave Vietnam and More

Shauna Wright — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 13:00:08 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1867 – The North America Act is passed by the British parliament, creating the dominion of Canada (More info)

1929 – Herbert Hoover becomes the first president to have a telephone installed in the Oval Office (More info)

Celebrity Birthdays for March 29 – Elle Macpherson, John Popper and More

Shauna Wright — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:00:44 +0000

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Elle Macpherson
Age: 48
Occupation: Model, Actress and Entrepreneur
Known For: Her nickname “The Body,” a record five cover appearances on the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, her lingerie and skin care lines, hosting and producing ‘Britain and Ireland’s Next Top Model’ and NBC’s upcoming show ‘Fashion Star,’ and looking better than the vast majority of women half her age

Celebrity Birthdays for March 28 – Reba McEntire, Lady Gaga and More

Shauna Wright — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 12:00:53 +0000

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Reba McEntire
Age: 57
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Actress
Known For: Being the best-selling female country artist of all time, releasing 26 albums and racking up 35 number one singles including ‘Whoever’s in New England,’ ‘Does He Love You’ and ‘Somebody,’ and starring on the sitcom ‘Reba’ and the upcoming ‘Malibu Country’

This Day in History for March 28 – Three Mile Island Accident and More

Shauna Wright — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 12:00:37 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1834 – President Andrew Jackson becomes the first president to be censured by Congress (More info)

1939 – The Spanish Civil War ends (More info)

This Day in History for March 27 – FDA Approves Viagra and More

Shauna Wright — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:00:18 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1866 – President Andrew Johnson vetoes a civil rights bill which later becomes the 14th Amendment (More info)

1912 – Japanese cherry trees are planted along the Potomac, giving rise to the annual Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, DC (More info)

This Day in History for March 26 – Egypt–Israel Peace Treaty Signed and More

Shauna Wright — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 12:00:57 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1945 – The battle of Iwo Jima ends (More info)

1979 – Anwar al-Sadat, Menachem Begin and Jimmy Carter sign the Israel-Egypt Peace Treaty (More info)

This Day in History for March 22 – Hale-Bopp Comet Appears and More

Shauna Wright — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 12:00:55 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1765 – The British Parliament passes the Stamp Act that introduces a tax to be levied directly on its American colonies (More info)

1894 – The first Stanley Cup championship game is won by the Montreal Amateur Athletic Association, which triumphed over the Ottawa Capitals (More info)

Celebrity Birthdays for March 22 – William Shatner, Reese Witherspoon and More

Shauna Wright — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 12:00:47 +0000

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

William Shatner
Age: 81
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Becoming a cultural icon for his portrayal of Capt. James T. Kirk on the sci-fi series ‘Star Trek’ and in many of its namesake movies, starring on the series ‘T. J. Hooker,’ ‘The Practice’ and ‘Boston Legal,’ various work as a musician, author, producer, director and celebrity pitchman, and his distinctive speaking style that. Makes him. Sound. Sort of like. This.

Celebrity Birthdays for March 21 – Matthew Broderick, Rosie O'Donnell and More

Shauna Wright — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:00:49 +0000

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

Shauna Wright — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:00:32 +0000

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)

Celebrity Birthdays for March 20 – Spike Lee, Holly Hunter and More

Shauna Wright — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 12:00:39 +0000

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 a barrier between what he thinks and what he says, and possibly being the most ardent New York Knicks fan on the planet

This Day in History for March 20 – Lennon Marries Ono and More

Shauna Wright — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 12:00:14 +0000

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

Shauna Wright — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:00:41 +0000

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

Shauna Wright — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:00:00 +0000

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’

Celebrity Birthdays for March 16 – Flavor Flav, Lauren Graham and More

Shauna Wright — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 13:28:00 +0000

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Flavor Flav
Age: 53
Occupation: Rapper and Television Personality
Known For: Rising to prominence as a member of the controversial rap group Public Enemy, known for songs like ‘Don’t Believe the Hype,’ ‘Fight the Power’ and ’911 Is a Joke,’ starring on VH1 reality shows including ‘The Surreal Life,’ ‘Strange Love’ and ‘Flavor of Love,’ and the ginormous clocks he wears as necklaces

This Day in History for April 16 – Oliver North Indicted and More

Shauna Wright — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 13:25:00 +0000

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)

This Day in History for March 15 – Ides of March and More

Shauna Wright — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:00:43 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

44 BC – On the “Ides of March,” Julius Caesar is stabbed to death in the senate house by a group of conspirators led by Cimber, Casca, Cassius, and Marcus Junius Brutus (More info)

1493 – Christopher Columbus returns to Spain after his first trip to the Americas (More info)

Celebrity Birthdays for March 15 – Bret Michaels, will.i.am and More

Shauna Wright — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:00:07 +0000

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Bret Michaels
Age: 49
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician
Known For: Singing lead for the band Poison on songs like ‘Talk Dirty to Me,’ ‘Nothin’ but a Good Time’ and ‘Every Rose Has Its Thorn,’ winning ‘Celebrity Apprentice 3,’ several well-publicized health problems, and starring on the ‘Rock of Love’ reality franchise, in which women who reek of beer and desperation try to win his affections