Shauna Wright
Celebrity Birthdays for February 27 – Neal Schon, Josh Groban and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Neal Schon
Age: 58
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Guitarist
Known For: Being the only member of Journey to have recorded on all of the band’s albums, previous work with Santana, and becoming a tabloid darling after embarking on an icky PDA-filled affair with married ‘Real Housewives’ star Michaele Salahi
This Day in History for February 27 – First Mardi Gras and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1827 – A group of masked and costumed students dance through the streets of New Orleans, Louisiana, marking the beginning of the city’s famous Mardi Gras celebrations (More info)
1951 – The Twenty-second Amendment to the United States Constitution, limiting Presidents to two terms, is ratified (More info)
How Much Do Americans Love Canada?
According to a new Gallup poll, United States citizens truly love our neighbors to the north — in fact, in the company’s annual favorability ratings, 96 percent of Americans said they have a generally favorable view of Canada, while only three percent view it unfavorably.
Celebrity Birthdays for February 24 – Edward James Olmos, George Thorogood and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Edward James Olmos
Age: 65
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Being the first American-born Latino to receive a Best Actor Oscar nomination for his work in ‘Stand and Deliver,’ and appearing in TV shows like ‘Miami Vice,’ ‘The West Wing,’ ‘Battlestar Galactica’ and ‘Dexter’
This Day in History for February 24 – Andrew Johnson Impeached and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1582 – Pope Gregory XIII announces the Gregorian calendar (More info)
1803 – In Marbury v. Madison, the Supreme Court of the United States establishes the principle of judicial review (More info)
New Movie Releases — ‘Act of Valor,’ ‘Gone,’ ‘Tyler Perry’s Good Deeds’ and ‘Wanderlust’
We know winter has been long and cold, so duck into a theater this weekend to shake off the doldrums — the four new flicks opening in wide release should have a little something for everyone.
Celebrity Birthdays for February 23 – Aziz Ansari, Dakota Fanning and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Aziz Ansari
Age: 29
Occupation: Actor, Writer and Comedian
Known For: Starring in the NBC sitcom ‘Parks and Recreation,’ appearing in movies including ‘Get Him to the Greek,’ ‘Funny People’ and ’30 Minutes or Less,’ and hosting the 2010 MTV Movie Awards
This Day in History for February 23 – Polio Vaccines Begin and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1896 – The Tootsie Roll is introduced (More info)
1927 – President Calvin Coolidge signs a bill establishing the Federal Radio Commission — later the Federal Communications Commission — which regulated the use of US radio frequencies (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for February 22 – Jeri Ryan, Drew Barrymore and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Jeri Ryan
Age: 44
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Playing the liberated (“de-assimilated”) Borg, Seven of Nine, on ‘Star Trek: Voyager,’ roles on other shows like ‘Leverage,’ ‘Boston Public,’ ‘Dark Skies’ and ‘Shark,’ and her current role as Dr. Kate Murphy on the ABC drama ‘Body of Proof’
This Day in History for February 22 – ‘Miracle on Ice’ and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1819 – By the Adams-Onís Treaty, Spain sells Florida to the United States for $5 million (More info)
1879 – In Utica, New York, Frank Woolworth opens the first of many of five-and-dime Woolworth stores (More info)
Weekend Box Office – ‘Safe House’ Proves Dangerous to the Competition
The Denzel Washington/Ryan Reynolds thriller ‘Safe House’ kept movie-goers on the edge of their seats this holiday weekend, earning $28.4 million to land at the top of the charts in its second week of release.
Celebrity Birthdays for February 21 – Kelsey Grammer, Jennifer Love Hewitt and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Kelsey Grammer
Age: 57
Occupation: Actor
Known For: His two-decade portrayal of psychiatrist Dr. Frasier Crane on the hit sitcoms ‘Cheers’ and ‘Frasier,’ providing the voice for characters like Sideshow Bob on ‘The Simpsons,’ currently starring in the Starz series ‘Boss,’ and a tabloid-friendly personal life that’s included four marri