Shauna Wright
This Day in History for October 4 – Sputnik Launches and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1535 – The first complete English-language Bible, the Coverdale Bible, is printed (More info)
1582 – Pope Gregory XIII implements the Gregorian Calendar (More info)
Amanda Knox Freed After Italian Court Overturns Murder Verdict [VIDEO]
Amanda Knox, the American woman convicted of murder by an Italian court in 2009, has been freed after an appeals court overturned the decision on Monday. Her co-defendant and former boyfriend, Raffaele Sollecito, was cleared as well.
Jenna Fischer Gives Birth to a Son, Weston Lee
On September 24, actress Jenna Fischer, 37, and husband Lee Kirk welcomed a son, Weston Lee.
“Mom and baby are doing great,” her rep said.
‘King of Infomercials’ Don Lapre Dead from Apparent Suicide
The self-proclaimed “King of Infomercials” Don Lapre, 47, was found dead in his cell of an apparent suicide on Sunday, although an investigation is still underway.
Lapre was jailed in an Arizona federal jail without bond on charges of defrauding at least 220,000 people out of nearly $52 million.
‘Hairy Crazy Ants’ Invade Florida, Texas, Mississippi and Louisiana [VIDEO]
If ants creep you out, this particular breed will truly give you nightmares.
Dubbed “hairy crazy ants,” they move at warp speed and little deters them. In fact, if one is killed, it releases a chemical cue for the others to attack the threat — making standard pesticides nearly useless.
This Day in History for October 3 – Germany Unites and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1863 – President Abraham Lincoln declares the last Thursday in November as Thanksgiving Day (More info)
1951 – The “Shot Heard ‘Round the World,” one of the greatest moments in sports history, occurs (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for October 3 – Lindsey Buckingham, Gwen Stefani and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Lindsey Buckingham
Age: 62
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: Being the guitarist and male lead singer of the group Fleetwood Mac, whose many hits include ‘Go Your Own Way,’ ‘Don’t Stop,’ and ‘Tusk,’ his former relationship with bandmate Stevie Nicks, and being a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
New Study Shows Why Men Think Blondes Have More Fun
A new study proves what many already suspected — if a blonde, a redhead and a brunette walk into a bar, the blonde will indeed get more male attention. But not for the reasons you might think.
Weekend Box Office: ‘Dolphin Tale’ Swims to the Top of the Chart
It was neck-and-neck for a while, but in the end, the family-friendly ‘Dolphin Tale’ bested the Brad Pitt baseball-saga, ‘Moneyball,’ to take the top-earning spot at the box office this weekend.
This Day in History for October 2 – ‘Peanuts’ First Published and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1919 – President Woodrow Wilson suffers a massive stroke, leaving him partially paralyzed (More info)
1950 – Charles M. Schulz’s iconic comic strip, ‘Peanuts,’ is first published (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for October 2 – Sting, Kelly Ripa and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Sting
Age: 60
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: Being the frontman for The Police, which had numerous hits including ‘Roxanne’ and ‘Don’t Stand So Close to Me,’ a long solo career with songs like ‘If You Love Somebody Set Them Free,’ ‘All This Time,’ and ‘Fields of Gold,’ winning 16 Grammys, and being a member of
This Day in History for October 1 – Disney World Opens and More
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)