Chris Chaberski
Celebrity Birthdays for November 12 — Neil Young and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Neil Young
Age: 67
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician
Known For: Co-founding the band Buffalo Springfield, which was known for songs such as 'For What It's Worth,' later joining the legendary Crosby, Stills & Nash on top-20 singles like 'Woodstock' and 'Teach Your Children,' the solo recordings 'Cinnamon Girl' and 'Heart
This Day in History for November 7 — Magic Johnson’s HIV Announcement, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1908: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid are reportedly killed in San Vicente, Bolivia (more info)
1916: Jeannette Rankin becomes the first woman elected to the United States Congress (more info)
2012 Election Day: Obama Wins Second Term
UPDATE 11:20: The networks have announced that Barack Obama will be reelected to a second term, after wrapping up the state of Ohio.
The 2012 presidential election between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney will finally conclude tonight, as voters head to their local polls to choose who gets to sleep in the White House on January 20, 2013. We'll be following all the results very closely, adding the late
This Day in History for November 6 — Abraham Lincoln Elected, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1860: Abraham Lincoln is elected the 16th president of the United States (more info)
1913: Mohandas Gandhi is arrested while leading a march of Indian miners in South Africa (more info)
Celebrity Birthdays for November 5 — Bryan Adams and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Bryan Adams
Age: 53
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: Hits such as 'Cuts Like a Knife,' 'Run to You' and 'Summer of '69,' winning numerous awards in the both the U.S. and his native Canada, and founding the Bryan Adams Foundation, which advocates for education worldwide
This Day in History for November 5 — Susan B. Anthony Becomes First Female Voter, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1872: In defiance of the law, suffragist Susan B. Anthony votes for the first time and is later fined $100 (more info)
1895: George B. Selden is granted the first U.S. patent for a gas-powered automobile (more info)
Celebrity Birthdays for November 3 — Roseanne Barr and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Roseanne Barr
Age: 60
Occupation: Actress, Writer, and Comedienne
Known For: Starring in the hit sitcom 'Roseanne' for nine years, giving an infamously bad performance of 'The Star Spangled Banner,' and a former marriage to actor Tom Arnold
This Day in History for November 2 — Jimmy Carter Elected, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1936: Italian dictator Benito Mussolini proclaims the Rome-Berlin Axis, establishing the alliance of the Axis Powers (more info)
1948: In the greatest upset in presidential election history, Democratic incumbent Harry S. Truman defeats his Republican challenger, New York Governor Thomas E. Dewey (more info)
Celebrity Birthdays for October 31 — Dan Rather and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Dan Rather
Age: 81
Occupation: Television Journalist
Known For: Anchoring the 'CBS Evening News' for 24 years, contributing to '60 Minutes,' and being the current managing editor and anchor of the television news magazine 'Dan Rather Reports'
This Day in History for October 31 — Mount Rushmore Completed, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1864: Nevada is admitted as the 36th state in the U.S. (more info)
1926: Magician Harry Houdini dies of gangrene and peritonitis that developed after his appendix ruptured (more info)
This Day in History for October 28 — Dedication of Statue of Liberty, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1886: In New York Harbor, President Grover Cleveland dedicates the Statue of Liberty (more info)
1919: The US Congress passes the Volstead Act over President Woodrow Wilson's veto, paving the way for Prohibition to begin the following January (more info)
Celebrity Birthdays for October 27 — John Cleese and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
John Cleese
Age: 73
Occupation: Actor, Comedian, and Writer
Known For: Being a member of the legendary comedy troupe Monty Python, starring on the TV shows 'Monty Python's Flying Circus' and 'Fawlty Towers,' and appearing in films such as 'Holy Grail,' 'Life of Brian,' 'The Meaning of Life,' and 'A Fish Called Wanda'