Shauna Wright
This Day in History for June 25 – Michael Jackson Dies and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1876 – Lt. Col. George A. Custer and his men are killed at the Battle of Little Bighorn (More info)
1947 – ‘The Diary of a Young Girl,’ better known as ‘The Diary of Anne Frank,’ is published (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for June 25 – Ricky Gervais, George Michael and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Ricky Gervais
Age: 51
Occupation: Comedian, Actor and Writer
Known For: Creating the TV shows ‘The Office’ and ‘Extras,’ starring in the films ‘Ghost Town’ and ‘The Invention of Lying,’ writing the best-selling ‘Flanimals’ book series, winning far too many awards to count, and being hilariously unafraid of calling a spade a spade duri
How Much Money Will a Bad Credit Score Cost You? — Dollars and Sense
Savvy consumers know having a higher credit score means getting a lower interest rate and paying less over the life of a loan — but how much less?
Celebrity Birthdays for June 24 – Jeff Beck, Mick Fleetwood and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Jeff Beck
Age: 68
Occupation: Guitarist
Known For: Being a two-time inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist and as a member of the Yardbirds, founding the Jeff Beck Group, playing with other artists including Mick Jagger, Roger Waters, Stevie Wonder, Cyndi Lauper and ZZ Top, and being ranked 5th on Rolling Stone’
This Day in History for June 24 – Roswell Report Released and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1509 – Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon are crowned King and Queen of England (More info)
1916 – Mary Pickford becomes the first actress to sign a $1 million film contract (More info)
This Day in History for June 23 – The Pill Is Born and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1868 – Christopher Latham Sholes receives a patent for the typewriter (More info)
1960 – Enovid becomes the first officially-approved oral contraceptive pill in the world (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for June 23 – Randy Jackson, Frances McDormand and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Randy Jackson
Age: 56
Occupation: Musician, Producer and TV Personality
Known For: Grammy-winning production work with Gladys Knight, production and studio stints with other artists including Mariah Carey and Journey, and a longtime seat on the ‘American Idol’ judging panel, where he wears clothing of questionable taste while calling
Smartphones Are the Chic New Way to Keep Babies Quiet
In years past, parents would often quiet a crying child by giving him a toy or popping a pacifier in his mouth. But these days, it’s more likely that fussy kid will wind up with mom’s cell phone instead.
Feeling Stressed Out? New Study Reveals Shopping Is a Great Way to Cope
There are lots of ways to relieve stress, and it seems whipping out your wallet is among them — not to pay for a visit to your shrink, but to go shopping.
Charitable Giving Up, But Still Less Than Pre-Recession Levels — Dollars and Sense
Money may be tight for lots of Americans, but that doesn’t mean we’ve lost our spirit of giving. A new study says we actually gave more to non-profits and charities in 2011 than in the year prior — but we’re still way off from the donations seen in 2007.
Celebrity Birthdays for June 22 – Meryl Streep, Cyndi Lauper and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Meryl Streep
Age: 63
Occupation: Actress
Known For: A record-setting 17 Oscar nominations and three wins for her roles in ‘Kramer vs. Kramer,’ ‘Sophie’s Choice’ and ‘The Iron Lady,’ Tony-nominated stage work, being widely considered one of the finest performers of all time, and basically spitting in the eye of anyone who thinks actres
This Day in History for June 22 – G.I. Bill Signed and More
1633 – The Holy Office in Rome forces Galileo to recant his view that the Sun is the center of the Universe (More info)
1944 – President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs the G.I. Bill into law (More info)