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This Day in History for February 14 – Penicillin Discovered and More

Shauna Wright — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:59:41 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1920 – The League of Women Voters is founded (More info)

1929 – Seven people, six of them gangster rivals of Al Capone’s gang, are murdered in Chicago in what would come to be known as the Saint Valentine’s Day massacre (More info)

Celebrity Birthdays for February 2 – Christie Brinkley, Shakira and More

Shauna Wright — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:39:09 +0000

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Christie Brinkley
Age: 58
Occupation: Model and Actress
Known For: Her three consecutive appearances on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in the late 1970s and early 1980s, her long endorsement contract with CoverGirl, inspiring the hit ‘Uptown Girl’ during her marriage to Billy Joel, and a messy and very public divorce from her most recent husband

Celebrity Birthdays for January 13 – Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Orlando Bloom and More

Shauna Wright — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:28:26 +0000

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Age: 51
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Performing as a cast member of ‘Saturday Night Live,’ her star-making turn as Elaine Benes on the now-legendary sitcom ‘Seinfeld,’ and her Emmy-winning role on ‘The New Adventures of Old Christine’

Celebrity Birthdays for November 2 – David Schwimmer, Nelly and More

Shauna Wright — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 16:10:33 +0000

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

David Schwimmer
Age: 45
Occupation: Actor and Director
Known For: Playing Ross Geller for a decade on ‘Friends,’ appearing in miniseries ‘Band of Brothers’ and in films such as ‘The Pallbearer,’ and starring on Broadway in ‘The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial’

This Day in History for October 20 – McCarthyism Hits Hollywood and More

Shauna Wright — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 15:34:11 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1944 – Two liquid gas tanks explode in Cleveland, Ohio, killing 130 people and leveling 30 city blocks (More info)

1944 – General Douglas MacArthur returned to the Philippines, 30 months after he declared “I shall return” (More info)

Celebrity Birthdays for October 20 – Tom Petty, Snoop Dogg and More

Shauna Wright — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:34:48 +0000

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Tom Petty
Age: 61
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: Fronting Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, performing with the Traveling Wilburys, selling more than 60 million albums, and numerous hit songs such as ‘Refugee,’ ‘The Waiting,’ and ‘Mary Jane’s Last Dance’

Celebrity Birthdays for October 12 – Hugh Jackman, Bode Miller and More

Shauna Wright — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 14:22:56 +0000

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Hugh Jackman
Age: 43
Occupation: Actor, Dancer, and Singer
Known For: Playing Wolverine in the ‘X-Men’ franchise, appearing in other films such as ‘Kate & Leopold,’ ‘Van Helsing,’ and ‘The Prestige,’ winning a Tony Award for his role in ‘The Boy from Oz,’ and previous hosting stints for the Tonys and the Oscars

Celebrity Birthdays for September 14 – Melissa Leo, Kimberly Williams-Paisley and More

Shauna Wright — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 15:19:00 +0000

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Melissa Leo
Age: 51
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Winning a 2010 Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her work in ‘The Fighter,’ and her current role on the HBO series ‘Treme’

Kimberly Williams-Paisley
Age: 40
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Movies such as ‘Father of the Bride,’ television shows such as ‘All About Jim’ and ‘The George Lopez Show,’ and her marriage to country star Brad Paisley

Celebrity Birthdays for September 13 – Peter Cetera, Jean Smart and More

Shauna Wright — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 12:35:30 +0000

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Peter Cetera
Age: 67
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: Serving as lead vocalist for the group Chicago on such hits as ’25 or 6 to 4,’ ‘If You Leave Me Now,’ and ‘Wishing You Were Here,’ and having solo hits such as ‘Glory of Love’ and ‘The Next Time I Fall’

Jean Smart
Age: 60
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Playing the ditzy Charlene on the CBS sitcom ‘Designing Women,’ and roles in other shows like ’24,’ ‘Samantha Who?,’ and ‘Hawaii Five-0′

Celebrity Birthdays for September 12 – Louis C.K., Jennifer Hudson and More

Shauna Wright — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 13:16:38 +0000

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Louis C.K.
Age: 44
Occupation: Actor, Screenwriter, and Comedian
Known For: A dry, acerbic and hilariously angry comedic style, prior gigs writing for late-night shows such as ‘The Late Show with David Letterman’ and ‘Late Night with Conan O’Brien,’ and writing, directing and starring in the Emmy-nominated FX series ‘Louie’

Jennifer Hudson
Age: 30
Occupation: Singer and Actress
Known For: Winning a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for ‘Dreamgirls,’ losing several members of her family in a tragic 2008 multiple murder, and dropping an enormous amount of weight after becoming a spokesperson for Weight Watchers

Celebrity Birthdays for September 7 – Chrissie Hynde, Evan Rachel Wood and More

Shauna Wright — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 11:36:25 +0000

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Chrissie Hynde
Age: 60
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: Her trailblazing work as lead vocalist for the rock group The Pretenders, songs such as ‘Brass in Pocket,’ ‘My City Was Gone,’ and ‘Middle of the Road,’ and having children with Ray Davies of the Kinks and Jim Kerr of Simple Minds

Evan Rachel Wood
Age: 24
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Roles on TV shows such as ‘American Gothic’ and ‘Once and Again,’ roles in films such as ‘Running with Scissors,’ ‘The Wrestler’ and ‘Thirteen,’ and a recently-ended creepy long-time romance with Marilyn Manson

Celebrity Birthdays for September 6 – Roger Waters, Jeff Foxworthy and More

Shauna Wright — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 11:33:48 +0000

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Roger Waters
Age: 68
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: Co-founding the legendary band Pink Floyd, selling 200 million albums worldwide, and songs such as ‘Wish You Were Here,’ ‘Comfortably Numb,’ ‘Another Brick in the Wall (Part II),’ and ‘Money’

Jeff Foxworthy
Age: 53
Occupation: Comedian, Television Personality, and Author
Known For: The Blue Collar Comedy Tour along with Larry the Cable Guy, Bill Engvall and Ron White, his “you might be a redneck” jokes, and hosting the quiz show ‘Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?’

Celebrity Birthdays for August 18 – Robert Redford, Andy Samberg and More

Shauna Wright — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 15:47:44 +0000

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Robert Redford
Age: 75
Occupation: Actor, Director, and Environmentalist
Known For: Starring in films such as ‘Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,’ ‘Out of Africa,’ and ‘All the President’s Men,’ winning an Academy Award for directing ‘Ordinary People,’ and founding the Sundance Film Festival

Andy Samberg
Age: 33
Occupation: Actor, Comedian, and Rapper
Known For: His work as a cast member of ‘Saturday Night Live’ and appearing in several hilarious viral videos such ‘Lazy Sunday,’ ‘D*** in a Box,’ and ‘I’m on a Boat’

Celebrity Birthdays for August 11 – Steve Wozniak, Hulk Hogan and More

Shauna Wright — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 13:44:51 +0000

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Steve Wozniak
Age: 61
Occupation: Computer Engineer and Entrepreneur
Known For: Founding Apple with Steve Jobs, competing on season 8 of ‘Dancing with the Stars,’ his nickname ‘Woz,’ and being generally beloved by people both in and out of the computer industry

Hulk Hogan
Age: 58
Occupation: Wrestler, Actor, and Television Personality
Known For: Wrestling in the WWF, appearing in movies such as ‘Rocky III,’ his flamboyant persona, and his family’s reality series ‘Hogan Knows Best’

Celebrity Birthdays for August 9 – Deion Sanders, Gillian Anderson and More

Shauna Wright — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 14:01:05 +0000

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Deion Sanders
Age: 44
Occupation: Professional Athlete and Analyst
Known For: His athletic versatility as both a football and baseball player, winning two Super Bowls, and recently being inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame

Gillian Anderson
Age: 43
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Making geekboys drool while playing Special Agent Dana Scully on the TV series ‘The X-Files’

Celebrity Birthdays for July 27 – Maya Rudolph, Alex Rodriguez and More

Shauna Wright — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 16:33:06 +0000

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Maya Rudolph
Age: 39
Occupation: Actress and Comedienne
Known For: Seven years on ‘Saturday Night Live’ and roles in films such as ‘Away We Go’ and ‘Bridesmaids’

Alex Rodriguez
Age: 36
Occupation: Baseball Player
Known For: Playing third base for the New York Yankees, being the youngest player ever to hit 500 home runs, and his current relationship with actress Cameron Diaz

Celebrity Birthdays for July 25 – Matt LeBlanc, Michael Welch and More

Shauna Wright — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 15:31:26 +0000

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Matt LeBlanc
Age: 44
Occupation: Actor
Known For: A decade playing dumb-but-sweet Joey Tribbiani on ‘Friends,’ and a current role on the Showtime series ‘Episodes’

Michael Welch
Age: 24
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Portraying Luke Girardi on the TV series ‘Joan of Arcadia’ and Mike Newton in the ‘Twilight’ film franchise

Celebrity Birthdays for July 14 – Harry Dean Stanton, Jane Lynch and More

Kool Staff — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 15:23:07 +0000

Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Harry Dean Stanton
Age: 85
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Films such as 'Cool Hand Luke,' 'Pretty in Pink' and 'The Green Mile,' and a recent recurring role on the HBO series 'Big Love'

Jane Lynch
Age: 51
Occupation: Actress and Singer
Known For: A long career in both TV and films, but her most notable role of late is her wickedly funny portrayal of cheerleading coach Sue Sylvester on the hit series 'Glee'

Celebrity Birthdays for July 12 – Bill Cosby, Richard Simmons and More

Tony Hart — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 16:41:07 +0000

Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Bill Cosby
Age: 74
Occupation: Comedian, Actor, and Living Legend
Known For: Producing and/or starring in many TV series including the groundbreaking '80s sitcom 'The Cosby Show,' winning slews of awards, and most recently weathering criticism for his outspoken views on race and culture

Richard Simmons
Age: 63
Occupation: Fitness Personality
Known For: His eccentric, flamboyant persona and his line of Sweatin' to the Oldies aerobics DVDs

Celebrity Birthdays for July 11 – Giorgio Armani, Lil' Kim and More

Kool Staff — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 15:34:43 +0000

Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Giorgio Armani
Age: 77
Occupation: Fashion Designer
Known For: His iconic clothing, fragrance, and eyewear collections, being the first designer to broadcast his collection live on the internet, and being the first major designer to ban dangerously thin models

Lil' Kim
Age: 37
Occupation: Rapper
Known For: Being the only female rapper to reach number one on the Hot 100 for her work on the 2001 remake of 'Lady Marmalade,' a 2005 prison stint for perjury, and appearing on 'Dancing with the Stars'