Chris Chaberski
Celebrity Birthdays for October 27 — John Cleese and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
John Cleese
Age: 73
Occupation: Actor, Comedian, and Writer
Known For: Being a member of the legendary comedy troupe Monty Python, starring on the TV shows 'Monty Python's Flying Circus' and 'Fawlty Towers,' and appearing in films such as 'Holy Grail,' 'Life of Brian,' 'The Meaning of Life,' and 'A Fish Called Wanda'
This Day in History for October 26 — Erie Canal Opens, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1825: The Erie Canal opens, connecting the Great Lakes with the Atlantic Ocean via the Hudson River (more info)
1881: Wyatt Earp, his two brothers, and Doc Holliday are involved in the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral in Tombstone, Arizona (more info)
Celebrity Birthdays for October 26 — Hillary Clinton and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Age: 65
Occupation: Politician and Diplomat
Known For: Currently serving as the US Secretary of State, being a former US Senator from New York, serving as the First Lady when her husband Bill Clinton was President, and being one of the most forgiving wives in history
This Day in History for October 25 — Kamikaze Bombings Begin, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1854: The Charge of the Light Brigade takes place at Balaklava during the Crimean War (more info)
1944: The Japanese deploy kamikaze suicide bombers against American warships for the first time (more info)
This Day in History for October 24 — The Last Concorde Flight, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1901; Annie Edson Taylor becomes the first person to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel (more info)
1929: The "Black Thursday" stock market crash occurs on the New York Stock Exchange (more info)
Celebrity Birthdays for October 24 — Kevin Kline and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Kevin Kline
Age: 65
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Films such as 'Sophie's Choice,' 'The Big Chill,' 'Chaplin,' and 'In and Out,' winning an Oscar for 'A Fish Called Wanda,' winning two Tonys, and his longtime marriage to actress Phoebe Cates
Celebrity Birthdays for October 23 — Ryan Reynolds and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Ryan Reynolds
Age: 36
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Roles in films such as 'National Lampoon's Van Wilder,' 'Definitely, Maybe,' 'The Proposal,' and 'Green Lantern,' his former marriage to actress Scarlett Johansson, his close friendship with actress Sandra Bullock, and his adorable boyish charm
This Day in History for October 23 — First Meeting of United Nations General Assembly, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
42 B.C.: Marcus Junius Brutus, a leading conspirator in the assassination of Julius Caesar, commits suicide after his defeat at the second battle of Philippi (more info)
1850: The first National Women's Rights Convention begins in Worcester, Massachusetts (more info)
Obama vs. Romney, Round 3: Highlights From the Final Presidential Debate
Tonight in Boca Raton, Florida, President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney sat down for their third and final debate before the upcoming election. Bob Schieffer of CBS News was the moderator. The debate's focus was foreign policy.
Here are some noteworthy moments from the discussion:
This time, like in the first debate, Obama wore a blue tie and Romney a red one...
This Day in History for October 22 — First American Casualties in Vietnam, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1934: Charles "Pretty Boy" Floyd is shot by FBI agents in a cornfield in East Liverpool, Ohio (more info)
1957: The United States suffers its first casualties in Vietnam (more info)