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Celebrity Birthdays for January 29 – Tom Selleck, Oprah Winfrey and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Tom Selleck
Age: 67
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Starring as the title character on the series ‘Magnum, P.I.,’ playing Monica’s adorable boyfriend Richard on ‘Friends,’ appearing in movies like ‘Three Men and a Baby,’ currently portraying NYPD Police Commissioner Frank Reagan on the CBS drama ‘Blue Bloods,’ and his signature mustache
This Day in History for January 29 – Cooperstown Inducts Inaugural Class and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1845 – Edgar Allan Poe’s first published work, ‘The Raven,’ appears in the New York Evening Mirror (More info)
1936 – The first inductees into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY are announced: Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, Christy Mathewson and Walter Johnson (More info)
This Day in History for January 28 – Challenger Disaster and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1915 – An act of Congress creates the United States Coast Guard (More info)
1959 – The Green Bay Packers hire the now-legendary Vince Lombardi as the team’s coach and general manager (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for January 28 – Alan Alda, Elijah Wood and More
Alan Alda
Age: 76
Occupation: Actor, Director and Screenwriter
Known For: Brilliantly portraying Dr. Hawkeye Pierce in the iconic TV series ‘M*A*S*H,’ being the first person to win Emmy Awards for acting, writing and directing the same series, appearing in other shows like ‘The West Wing’ and ’30 Rock,’ starring in scores of movies, and his work for women’s rights
Want to Spend Less Money? Try This Secret — Dollars and Sense
You might have a pocketful of cash — but the size of those bills matters when it comes to how much of it you’re likely to spend.
ABBA Set to Release First New Song in 18 Years
Attention, ’70s music fans — ABBA is set to drop a new single.
While the release will be new, the song itself — ‘From a Twinkling Star to a Passing Angel’ — isn’t. It’s a demo recorded around the time the band’s final album, ‘The Visitors,’ was released in 1981.
Celebrity Birthdays for January 27 – Mikhail Baryshnikov, Tracy Lawrence and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Mikhail Baryshnikov
Age: Dancer, Choreographer and Actor
Occupation: 64
Known For: Being one of the greatest and most legendary male ballet dancers of all time, being the artistic director of the American Ballet Theatre, and an acting career that includes an Oscar nomination for ‘The Turning Point’ and a multi-episode gig on ‘Sex and
This Day in History for January 27 – National Geographic Society Founded and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1785 – The University of Georgia is founded, becoming the first public university in the United States (More info)
1888 – The National Geographic Society is founded in Washington, DC (More info)
Girl’s Chicken McNugget Fixation Finally Catches Up with Her
We all go through phases of having favorite foods, but for one 17-year-old British girl, it’s gotten a bit out of hand — the teen has eaten almost nothing but McDonald’s chicken nuggets and french fries for the past 15 years.
JC Penney Gets Rid of Sales in Favor of Permanent Discounts — Dollars and Sense [VIDEO]
For a die-hard shopper, there’s little more frustrating than buying something at full-price, only to see it go on sale shortly thereafter.
To ward that off, retailing giant JC Penney has announced that starting Feb. 1, it’s discounting all merchandise by at least 40 percent — permanently.
This Day in History for January 26 – Australia Founded and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1788 – Captain Arthur Phillip guides a fleet of 11 British ships carrying convicts to the colony of New South Wales, effectively founding Australia (More info)
1961 – President John F. Kennedy appoints Janet Travell as his personal physician, making her the first woman in history to hold the post (More info)
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Celebrity Birthdays for January 26 – Eddie Van Halen, Ellen DeGeneres and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Eddie Van Halen
Age: 57
Occupation: Guitar God
Known For: Being one of the most influential, original, and talented rock guitarists of the 20th century, co-founding the legendary band Van Halen, songs like ‘Runnin’ with the Devil,’ ‘Jump’ and ‘Right Now,’ and a former marriage to lookalike actress Valerie Bertinelli