Birthday

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Charlie Sheen Age: 46 Occupation: Actor Known For: Films such as ‘Platoon’ and ‘Major League,’ a special affection for porn stars and call girls, and being fired from the hit sitcom ‘Two and a Half Men’ when an unfortunate combination of chemicals and hubris turned him into a self-destructive tabloid magnet Shaun White Age: 25 Occupat

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Van Morrison Age: 66 Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician Known For: Hits such as ‘Brown Eyed Girl,’ ‘Into the Mystic,’ and ‘Moondance,’ winning six Grammy Awards, and being a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Richard Gere Age: 62 Occupation: Actor and Activist Known For: Films such as ‘American Gigolo,’ ‘An Officer and

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Lewis Black Age: 62 Occupation: Comedian, Writer, and Actor Known For: Hilariously angry and bitter stand-up routines, his ‘Back in Black’ segments on ‘The Daily Show,’ and hosting the Comedy Central series ‘Lewis Black’s Root of All Evil’ Cameron Diaz Age: 39 Occupation: Actress Known For: Roles in ‘There’s Something About Mary’ and

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Cal Ripken, Jr. Age: 51 Occupation: Retired Professional Baseball Player Known For: Holding the record for most consecutive games played and being widely considered one of the best shortstops and third basemen ever Rupert Grint Age: 23 Occupation: Actor Known For: Playing ginger-haired Ron Weasley in the ‘Harry Potter’ film franchise

\'Gimme Some Lovin\' Spencer Davis Group (YouTube) The Spencer Davis Group introduced singer and keyboardist Steve Winwood to the world along with his brother Muff Winwood on bass. The group began when Spencer Davis was a lecturer on German at the University of Birmingham, in England, moonlighting as a musician. In 1963 he met drummer Pete York and they persuaded the Winwood brothers to leave thei

What did you do to celebrate Lucille Ball's 100th birthday? In her hometown of Jamestown, New York last weekend 915 "Lucy look-alikes" gathered near a "vitameatavegamin" sign to establish the first Guinness world record in her honor. It was part of the annual Lucy Fest in the small upstate New York town. Several TV networks ran marathons filled with vintage episodes of the &quo

Disneyland Castle circa 1955 (Keystone/Getty) Have you ever visited "The Happiest Place on Earth" in Anaheim, California? Disneyland opened July 17, 1955 in southern California with just 18 major attractions and today has more than 60 adventures and attractions. How well do you know the "home" to Mickey Mouse?

How are you celebrating Wyoming's birthday? Wyoming was admitted to the union as the 44th state on July 10, 1890, so the 'Cowboy State' is now 121 years old. At the Historic Governors' Mansion from 1-4 p.m. today, enjoy old-fashioned games like croquet and sack and potato races...

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Petra Nemcova Age: 32 Occupation: Model and Philanthropist Known For: Appearing in five Sports Illustrated swimsuit issues, surviving the 2004 Thailand tsunami (in which she lost her fiance), founding the Happy Hearts Fund and recently appearing on ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Minka Kelly Age: 31 Occupation: Actress Known For: Roles on ‘F

Have you always wanted to play guitar? On what would have been Les Paul's 96th birthday, Google allows you to play a guitar doodle at their search site. Les Paul, a leader in developing the solid-body electric guitar, was born in Waukesha, Wisconsin on June 9, 1915...