Shauna Wright
This Day in History for March 5 – Boston Massacre and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1770 – Five Americans are killed by British troops in an event that would later become known as the Boston Massacre (More info)
1872 – George Westinghouse patents the air brake (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for March 2 – Jon Bon Jovi, Daniel Craig and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Jon Bon Jovi
Age: 50
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Musician and Philanthropist
Known For: Heading up the band Bon Jovi, whose chart-topping singles include ‘You Give Love a Bad Name,’ ‘Livin’ on a Prayer’ and ‘Bad Medicine,’ earning an Oscar nomination for the song ‘Blaze of Glory,’ founding community pay-what-you-can restaurant JBJ
This Day in History for March 2 – ‘King Kong’ Premieres and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1836 – The Republic of Texas declares its independence from Mexico (More info)
1877 – The US Congress declares Rutherford B. Hayes the winner of the previous November’s election, even though Samuel J. Tilden won the popular vote (More info)
New Movie Releases – ‘Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax’ and ‘Project X’
Whether you’re in the mood for the colorful stylings of Dr. Seuss or some good old-fashioned frat boy humor, the two movies being released this weekend should give you something to look forward to.
Your Girlfriend Isn’t Fat — But There is a Good Chance You Are
New research shows that if you think your wife or girlfriend is fat, you’re probably wrong. Even better? If you think you’re not fat, you’re probably just as wrong. Research — what won’t it prove or disprove?!?
Celebrity Birthdays for March 1 – Roger Daltrey, Justin Bieber and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Roger Daltrey
Age: 68
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Musician and Actor
Known For: Being the founder and frontman of the legendary band The Who, known for singles including ‘I Can See for Miles,’ ‘Pinball Wizard,’ ‘Won’t Get Fooled Again,’ ‘Who Are You’ and ‘You Better You Bet,’ and acting in dozens of movies, TV series and stage sho
This Day in History for March 1 – Lindbergh Baby Kidnapped and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1781 – The Continental Congress adopts the Articles of Confederation (More info)
1790 – The first United States census is authorized (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for February 29 – Dennis Farina, Ja Rule and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Dennis Farina
Age: 68
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Movies like ‘Midnight Run,’ ‘Get Shorty,’ ‘Saving Private Ryan’ and ‘Snatch,’ starring as Detective Joe Fontana on ‘Law & Order,’ and his current role on the HBO drama ‘Luck’
This Day in History for February 29 – First Playboy Club Opens and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
46 BC – Julius Caesar proclaims the first Leap Day (More info)
This Day in History for February 28 – ‘M*A*S*H’ Bids Farewell and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1784 – John Wesley charters the Methodist Church in the United States (More info)
1883 – The first vaudeville theater opens in Boston, Massachusetts (More info)
Bruce Springsteen Performs at Benefit for Former Trainer
Bruce Springsteen‘s personal trainer Tony Strollo sadly died of undisclosed causes earlier this month at the very young age of 40. And Saturday night, during a club show benefiting Strollo’s family in New Jersey’s famed Asbury Park, The Boss surprised an audience of about 200 people by hopping on stage and performing six songs.
Weekend Box Office — ‘Act of Valor’ Captivates Audiences for a First Place Finish
Americans’ fascination with the Navy SEALs translated to a big opening for ‘Act of Valor,’ which earned $24.7 million and first place at the box office this weekend.