Music News

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1836 – The Alamo falls to Mexican forces (More info)

1857 – The Supreme Court of the United States rules in the Dred Scott v. Sandford case that slaves are not US citizens (More info)

Read More

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Rob Reiner
Age: 65
Occupation: Actor, Director, Writer and Producer
Known For: Earning two Emmys playing Michael “Meathead” Stivic on ‘All in the Family’ before going on to a successful directing career helming films like ‘Stand by Me,’ ‘When Harry Met Sally…,’ ‘Misery’ and ‘A Few Good Men,’ his political activism, and a former marriage to fellow actor-director Penny Marshall

Read More

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1770 – Five Americans are killed by British troops in an event that would later become known as the Boston Massacre (More info)

1872 – George Westinghouse patents the air brake (More info)

Read More

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Penn Jillette
Age: 57
Occupation: Comedian, Magician and Illusionist
Known For: His work with fellow illusionist Teller in the duo known as Penn & Teller, his advocacy of atheism, free-market economics and scientific skepticism, appearing in music videos with artists including the Ramones and Katy Perry, and giving his daughter the stripper-pole-ready name of Moxie CrimeFighter

Read More

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1789 – The first session of the United States Congress is held in New York City as the US Constitution takes effect (More info)

1917 – Jeannette Rankin of Montana becomes the first female member of the United States House of Representatives (More info)

Read More

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Patricia Heaton
Age: 54
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Her Emmy-winning portrayal of Debra Barone on the long-running sitcom ‘Everybody Loves Raymond,’ her current gig on ‘The Middle,’ and being a rare Hollywood Republican

Read More

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1820 – The US Congress passes the Missouri Compromise, a bill that temporarily resolves the first serious political clash between slavery and antislavery interests (More info)

1887

Read More

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Julie Bowen
Age: 42
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Starring roles on the TV series ‘Ed,’ ‘Boston Legal’ and ‘Modern Family,’ and appearing in films like ‘Happy Gilmore,’ ‘Jumping the Broom’ and ‘Horrible Bosses’

Read More

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1836 – The Republic of Texas declares its independence from Mexico (More info)

1877 – The US Congress declares Rutherford B. Hayes the winner of the previous November’s election, even though Samuel J. Tilden won the popular vote (More info)

Read More

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Jon Bon Jovi
Age: 50
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Musician and Philanthropist
Known For: Heading up the band Bon Jovi, whose chart-topping singles include ‘You Give Love a Bad Name,’ ‘Livin’ on a Prayer’ and ‘Bad Medicine,’ earning an Oscar nomination for the song ‘Blaze of Glory,’ founding community pay-what-you-can restaurant JBJ Soul Kitchen, and somehow being even hotter now than he was 25 years ago

Read More

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Roger Daltrey
Age: 68
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Musician and Actor
Known For: Being the founder and frontman of the legendary band The Who, known for singles including ‘I Can See for Miles,’ ‘Pinball Wizard,’ ‘Won’t Get Fooled Again,’ ‘Who Are You’ and ‘You Better You Bet,’ and acting in dozens of movies, TV series and stage shows

Read More

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1781 – The Continental Congress adopts the Articles of Confederation (More info)

1790 – The first United States census is authorized (More info)

Read More