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Celebrity Birthdays for October 30 — Henry Winkler and More

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 12:48:15 +0000

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

Henry Winkler
Age: 67
Occupation: Actor, Director, and Producer
Known For: His iconic portrayal of Fonzie on the 1970s sitcom 'Happy Days,' producing television shows including 'MacGyver,' directing films such as 'Memories of Me,' and appearing in films such as 'Scream,' 'The Waterboy,' and 'Little Nicky'

Celebrity Birthdays for October 23 — Ryan Reynolds and More

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 12:06:40 +0000

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 19 — John Lithgow and More

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 12:44:44 +0000

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's literature

Celebrity Birthdays for October 15 — Penny Marshall and More

Chris Chaberski — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 12:00:06 +0000

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Penny Marshall Age: 70 Occupation: Actress, Producer, and Director Known For: Playing Laverne DeFazio in the sitcom ‘Laverne and Shirley,’ and directing the successful films ‘Big,’ ‘Awakenings,’ and ‘A League of Their Own’ Emeril Lagasse Age: 53 Occupation: Chef, Restauranteur, and Television Personality Known For: [...]

This Day in History for October 15 — 'I Love Lucy' Debuts and More

Chris Chaberski — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 12:00:01 +0000

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

1917 – Mata Hari, the archetype of the seductive female spy, is executed for espionage (More info)

1951 – 'I Love Lucy,' starring Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, makes its television debut (More info)

This Day in History for October 12 — First Oktoberfest and More

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 12:50:54 +0000

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

1492 – Christopher Columbus's expedition makes landfall in the Caribbean (More info)

1810 – The first Oktoberfest occurs when Bavarian royalty invites the citizens of Munich to celebrate the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig of Bavaria to Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen (More info)

Celebrity Birthdays for October 12 — Hugh Jackman and More

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 12:40:57 +0000

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

Hugh Jackman
Age: 44
Occupation: Actor, Dancer and Singer
Known For: Playing Wolverine in the 'X-Men' franchise; appearing in 'Kate & Leopold,' 'Van Helsing,' and 'The Prestige'; winning a Tony Award for his role in 'The Boy from Oz'; and previous hosting stints for the Tonys and the Oscars

Celebrity Birthdays for October 10 – David Lee Roth, Brett Favre and More

Joe Hyer — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 12:49:53 +0000

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

David Lee Roth
Age: 57
Occupation: Singer and Songwriter
Known For: His party-boy persona, being the on-again, off-again lead singer of the band Van Halen, hits with them such as 'You Really Got Me,' 'Dance the Night Away,' and 'Panama,' solo hits such as 'Just a Gigolo,' and recently reuniting with Van Halen for a new album

This Day in History for October 10 – Spiro Agnew Resigns and More

Joe Hyer — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 12:05:58 +0000

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

1845 – The US Naval Academy opens in Annapolis, Maryland, with 50 midshipmen students (More info)

1973 – US Vice President Spiro Agnew resigns after being charged with federal income tax evasion (More info)

This Day in History for October 8 – Great Chicago Fire Begins and More

Joe Hyer — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 12:01:42 +0000

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

1871 – The Great Chicago Fire begins and goes on to kill 250 people, leave 100,000 people homeless, and destroy thousands of buildings (More info)

1956 – The New York Yankees' Don Larsen pitches the only perfect game in World Series history (More info)

Celebrity Birthdays for October 8 – Sigourney Weaver, Matt Damon and More

Joe Hyer — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 12:01:16 +0000

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

Matt Damon
Age: 43
Occupation: Actor, Screenwriter, and Activist
Known For: Winning an Oscar for co-writing 'Good Will Hunting' along with close friend Ben Affleck, starring in the 'Ocean's' trilogy and the 'Bourne' series of movies, and his charitable work with organizations such as the ONE Campaign, H2O Africa Foundation, and Water.org

Mix 94.1 Playlist – November 2012 Tops Songs

Billy Goforth — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 18:09:17 +0000

Thank you for listening to Mix 94.1, here you will find a list of some of the songs you will be hearing on Mix this month.

This Day in History for October 1 – Disney World Opens and More

Joe Hyer — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 13:10:00 +0000

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

1931 – The George Washington Bridge linking New Jersey and New York opens (More info)

1946 – Twelve Nazi leaders are sentenced to death at the Nuremberg Trials (More info)

Celebrity Birthdays for October 1 – Jimmy Carter and More

Joe Hyer — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 12:00:00 +0000

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

Jimmy Carter
Age: 88
Occupation: Politician and Activist
Known For: Serving as the 39th President of the United States, creating the the Department of Energy and the Department of Education while in office, winning the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize for his human rights work, and his extensive worldwide travels to conduct peace negotiations, observe elections, and advance disease prevention and eradication in developing nations

Celebrity Birthdays for October 28 – Bill Gates, Julia Roberts and More

Shauna Wright — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 12:30:19 +0000

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

Bill Gates
Age: 56
Occupation: Business Magnate and Philanthropist
Known For: Co-founding Microsoft and formerly serving as its CEO, being one of the richest people in the world, his longtime rivalry with the late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, and donating much of his wealth to charity through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

This Day in History for October 23 – First UN General Assembly and More

Shauna Wright — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:51 +0000

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

42 BC – 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 – 'Weird Al' Yankovic, Ryan Reynolds and More

Shauna Wright — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 22:00:57 +0000

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

“Weird Al” Yankovic
Age: 52
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Producer, and Director
Known For: Recording at least 150 humorous songs that make light of popular culture and often parody established hits, selling more than 12 million albums, winning three Grammys, and directing videos for other artists including Ben Folds, Hanson, and the Black Crowes

Celebrity Birthdays for October 22 – Christopher Lloyd, Jeff Goldblum and More

Shauna Wright — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 03:00:55 +0000

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

Christopher Lloyd
Age: 74
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Playing Emmett “Doc” Brown in the ‘Back to the Future’ trilogy, Uncle Fester in ‘The Addams Family’ films, and Judge Doom in ‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit,’ and playing Reverend Jim Ignatowski on the sitcom ‘Taxi’

Celebrity Birthdays for October 13 – Paul Simon, Jerry Rice and More

Shauna Wright — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 12:30:34 +0000

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

Paul Simon
Age: 70
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: Being part of the duo Simon & Garfunkel, which had timeless hits such as ‘The Sound of Silence,’ ‘Mrs. Robinson,’ and ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water,’ having a successful solo career with albums like ‘Graceland,’ winning a total of 13 Grammys, and being a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

This Day in History for October 9 – Che Guevara Executed and More

Shauna Wright — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 14:00:20 +0000

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

1888 – The Washington Monument officially opens to the general public (More info)

1936 – Harnessing the power of the Colorado River, Hoover Dam begins sending electricity over transmission lines spanning 266 miles (More info)