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Celebrity Birthdays for August 5 – Neil Armstrong, Loni Anderson and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Neil Armstrong
Age: 82
Occupation: Astronaut
Known For: Being the first man to walk on the moon, uttering the famous words “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind,” and being awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom
New Movie Releases — ‘Total Recall’ and ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days’
With much of the country in the middle of a nasty heat wave, the air-conditioned comfort of a cineplex might be just what you need — and the two flicks opening in wide release this weekend will keep both adults and kids happy.
Should Olympic Medalists Have to Pay Taxes on Their Winnings? [POLL]
Olympics medals aren’t worth much, so it may surprise you to know that medalists also get stuck with a hefty tax bill.
US Gymnast Gabby Douglas Makes History Winning Olympic Gold in Women’s All-Around
US Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas won perhaps the most coveted title in her sport when she took the gold medal in the women’s all-around competition on Thursday in London, becoming the first African-American female gymnast to ever win individual Olympic gold.
Pregnant Survivor of Colorado Shooting Miscarries Days After Her Young Daughter Dies [VIDEO]
Ashley Moser, who was seriously wounded in the Colorado theater shooting two weeks ago, not only faces the physical pain of recovery, but a pair of devastating emotional losses as well — her six-year-old daughter was killed in the tragedy, and Moser also suffered a miscarriage as a result of her injuries.
Celebrity Birthdays for July 29 – Geddy Lee, Martina McBride and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Geddy Lee
Age: 59
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: Being the bassist and frontman for the Canadian band Rush, which has had hits such as ‘Tom Sawyer’ and ‘Subdivisions,’ his piercingly high tenor voice, and being included on several lists of the greatest rock vocalists of all time
This Day in History for July 27 – Bugs Bunny Debuts and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1940 – Bugs Bunny makes his debut in the animated short ‘A Wild Hare’ (More info)
1974 – The House Judiciary Committee votes to impeach President Richard Nixon for obstruction of justice (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for July 22 – George Clinton, Don Henley and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
George Clinton
Age: 71
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Producer
Known For: Founding the groundbreaking funk bands Parliament and Funkadelic, his wildly flamboyant stage persona, solo R&B hits including ‘Atomic Dog,’ ‘Do Fries Go with That Shake?’ and ‘If Anybody Gets Funked Up (It’s Gonna Be You),’ and being a member of the Roc
Victim of Colorado ‘Dark Knight Rises’ Shooting Leaves Behind Eerie Blog About Avoiding Mall Shooting
Details about the victims of the mass shooting in a Colorado movie theater have been scant thus far, but the name of one woman killed in the attack has now been made public — and the details of the days leading up to her death are downright eerie.
What Can Ruin Your Health More Than Smoking?
If you’re sedentary, it’s time to get moving — a new study has revealed a lack of physical activity could be as harmful to your health as smoking.