Shauna Wright
This Day in History for July 16 – Apollo 11 Launches and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1790 – The District of Columbia is established as the capital of the United States (More info)
1969 – The first manned space mission to land on the Moon, Apollo 11, launches (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for July 16 – Michael Flatley, Will Ferrell and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Michael Flatley
Age: 54
Occupation: Dancer, Choreographer and Pop Culture Punchline
Known For: The popular but much-parodied Irish dance shows ‘Riverdance’ and ‘Lord of the Dance,’ having his legs insured for $40 million, and just generally thinking he’s pretty darned special
Show Them the Money! Majority of Women Now Earn Most of the Household Income — Dollars and Sense
That age-old custom of men being the primary breadwinners may now officially be dead — a new study shows the majority of women now bring home most of the bacon.
Celebrity Birthdays for July 15 – Linda Ronstadt, Forest Whitaker and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Linda Ronstadt
Age: 66
Occupation: Singer and Songwriter
Known For: A powerful voice, winning 11 Grammys, her many public stages of self-reinvention on such varied hits as ‘You’re No Good,’ ‘When Will I Be Loved,’ ‘Blue Bayou’ and ‘I’ve Got a Crush on You,’ and her outspoken political work on behalf of liberal causes
This Day in History for July 15 – BP Finally Caps Blown Oil Well and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1799 – The Rosetta Stone is found (More info)
1870 – Georgia becomes the last of the former Confederate states to be readmitted to the Union (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for July 14 – Harry Dean Stanton, Jane Lynch and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Harry Dean Stanton
Age: 86
Occupation: Actor
Known For: A 50-year career including notable films like ‘Cool Hand Luke,’ ‘Pretty in Pink,’ ‘The Last Temptation of Christ’ and ‘The Green Mile,’ a recent recurring role on the HBO series ‘Big Love,’ and appearing in videos for artists including Dwight Yoakam and Bob Dylan
This Day in History for July 14 – Storming of Bastille and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1789 – The storming and destruction of Bastille marks the beginning of the French Revolution (More info)
1798 – The Sedition Act becomes law, making it a federal crime to write, publish or utter false or malicious statements about the U.S. government (More info)
Have Demi Moore’s Daughters Cut Off All Contact With Her?
Demi Moore’s marriage to ‘Two and a Half Men’ star Ashton Kutcher fell apart in spectacular fashion last year — and now it seems she’s on the outs with her three daughters, too.
Jennifer Lopez Officially Bids Farewell to ‘American Idol’
You knew it was coming, but maybe Jennifer Lopez didn’t want to steal Steven Tyler’s thunder. Just one day after the Aerosmith frontman announced he’s leaving ‘American Idol,’ the lovable judge told Ryan Seacrest that she too will not be returning to the judges’ table.
Can the Nationwide Drought Wind Up Costing You Money? — Dollars and Sense
The record-breaking heat that’s recently affected much of the country has resulted in soaring utility bills — and that may not be the only way it hits your wallet.
Starbucks Is Everywhere — Even in Funeral Homes [VIDEO]
At most funeral homes, tissues and condolences are all that’s typically offered to the grieving. But at one South Carolina mortuary, you’ll also be able to boost your spirits with a Starbucks latte.
This Day in History for July 13 – Hollywood Sign Dedication and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1863 – In New York City, opponents of the draft begin three days of rioting which will be later regarded as the worst in U.S. history (More info)
1923 – The Hollywood sign is officially dedicated in the hills above Los Angeles; it originally reads Hollywoodland but the four last letters are dropped after a 1949 renova