Shauna Wright
This Day in History for February 20 – USPS Established and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1792 – The Postal Service Act, establishing the United States Post Office Department, is signed by President George Washington (More info)
1872 – The Metropolitan Museum of Art opens in New York City (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for February 20 – Cindy Crawford, Rihanna and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Cindy Crawford
Age: 46
Occupation: Model and Entrepreneur
Known For: Being among the world’s most popular supermodels in 1980s and 1990s, adorning hundreds of magazine covers, starring in several music videos, hosting MTV’s ‘House of Style,’ and the trademark mole above her upper lip
This Day in History for February 18 – First Oscars Awarded and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1929 – The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announces the winners of the first Academy Awards (More info)
1930 – Pluto, once believed to be the ninth planet, is discovered at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, by astronomer Clyde W. Tombaugh (More info)
Pilot with 20 Pounds of Pot Wanders Into President Obama’s Restricted Airspace
In a “d’oh!” moment of massive proportions, the pilot of a private plane wandered into protected airspace over Los Angeles on Thursday — an area temporarily restricted because President Obama happened to be in town.
When fighter jets were scrambled to escort it in for a landing, authorities found the plane was loaded with more than 20 pounds of marijuana.
New Movie Releases — ‘This Means War’ and ‘Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance’
There are only two new movies in wide release this weekend, but they both feature marquis names.
How Do Americans Feel About Interracial Marriage?
Just 45 years ago, interracial marriage was banned in many US states. But after the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling in Loving v. Virginia declared such bans unconstitutional in 1967, those couples were free to marry — and a new study finds they’re doing so at an increasing rate.
Police Concerned About Suicide Attempts at the 9/11 Memorial
The focal point of the National September 11 Memorial is a pair of sunken granite pools with three-story waterfalls that mark where the fallen World Trade Center towers once stood.
And while they’re certainly beautiful, the New York City Police Department is watching them for an entirely different reason: they’re worried that grief-stricken visitors might try to use the site to commit suicide.
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How Did One Tweet Get Oprah Winfrey in a Ton of Trouble?
After Whitney Houston’s untimely death on the eve of the Grammys, the Sunday night awards show saw a 50 percent increase in viewership, but that didn’t stop Oprah Winfrey from trying to poach some of those eyeballs — and it’s gotten her into a lot of hot water with ratings powerhouse Nielsen.
There Will Soon Be More Cell Phones Than People in the World
Cisco’s annual Global Mobile Data Traffic Forecast makes some interesting (some may say frightening) predictions, including the fact that the number of mobile-connected devices will exceed the world’s population sometime this year.
What Are America’s Most Romantic Cities?
When you think of romantic American cities, maybe you think of the lights of New York City, the scenic fog of San Francisco, or the jazz clubs of Chicago.
But how about Knoxville, TN? A new poll from Amazon says it’s the most romantic city in the United States.