Chris Chaberski
2012 Election Day: Obama Wins Second Term
UPDATE 11:20: The networks have announced that Barack Obama will be reelected to a second term, after wrapping up the state of Ohio.
The 2012 presidential election between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney will finally conclude tonight, as voters head to their local polls to choose who gets to sleep in the White House on January 20, 2013. We'll be following all the results very closely, adding the late
Celebrity Birthdays for November 6 — Sally Field and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Sally Field
Age: 66
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Television roles on shows like 'Gidget,' 'The Flying Nun' and 'Brothers & Sisters'; roles in films such as 'Smoky and the Bandit' and 'Steel Magnolias'; and winning Academy Awards for her work in 'Norma Rae' and 'Places in the Heart'
This Day in History for November 6 — Abraham Lincoln Elected, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1860: Abraham Lincoln is elected the 16th president of the United States (more info)
1913: Mohandas Gandhi is arrested while leading a march of Indian miners in South Africa (more info)
This Day in History for November 5 — Susan B. Anthony Becomes First Female Voter, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1872: In defiance of the law, suffragist Susan B. Anthony votes for the first time and is later fined $100 (more info)
1895: George B. Selden is granted the first U.S. patent for a gas-powered automobile (more info)
Celebrity Birthdays for November 5 — Bryan Adams and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Bryan Adams
Age: 53
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: Hits such as 'Cuts Like a Knife,' 'Run to You' and 'Summer of '69,' winning numerous awards in the both the U.S. and his native Canada, and founding the Bryan Adams Foundation, which advocates for education worldwide
Celebrity Birthdays for November 3 — Roseanne Barr and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Roseanne Barr
Age: 60
Occupation: Actress, Writer, and Comedienne
Known For: Starring in the hit sitcom 'Roseanne' for nine years, giving an infamously bad performance of 'The Star Spangled Banner,' and a former marriage to actor Tom Arnold
This Day in History for November 3 — ‘Thriller’ Released, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1981: In Geneva, representatives from the United States and the Soviet Union begin to negotiate intermediate-range nuclear weapons reductions in Europe (more info)
1982: Michael Jackson's 'Thriller,' the best-selling album of all time, is released (more info)
Celebrity Birthdays for November 1 — Jenny McCarthy and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Jenny McCarthy
Age: 40
Occupation: Model, Actress and Activist
Known For: Being 1993's Playmate of the Year, hosting the MTV game show 'Singled Out,' a long former relationship with Jim Carrey, and being an outspoken opponent of vaccines because she believes they can cause autism
This Day in History for October 30 — Mussolini Comes to Power, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1534: The English parliament passes the Act of Supremacy, making King Henry VIII head of the English church (more info)
1922: Benito Mussolini becomes prime minister of Italy (more info)
Celebrity Birthdays for October 30 — Henry Winkler and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Henry Winkler
Age: 67
Occupation: Actor, Director, and Producer
Known For: His iconic portrayal of Fonzie on the 1970s sitcom 'Happy Days,' producing television shows including 'MacGyver,' directing films such as 'Memories of Me,' and appearing in films such as 'Scream,' 'The Waterboy,' and 'Little Nicky'