Shauna Wright
This Day in History for September 21 – Benedict Arnold Commits Treason and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1780 – American General Benedict Arnold commits treason by giving the British the plans to West Point (More info)
1792 – The National Convention declares France a republic and abolishes the monarchy (More info)
Hip Granny Mitzi Robbins’ Music Video Goes Viral
In an attempt to blow some of her grandkids’ inheritance, super-cool granny Mitzi Robbins — who goes by the name themarvelousmitzi on YouTube — recently commissioned some lucky soul to produce a music video of her singing the 1958 song, ‘I’m Glad I’m Not Young Anymore.’
Beatles’ 1965 Contract Stated They Would Not Play for Racially Segregated Audiences
A 1965 contract between the Beatles and a concert venue reveals the band’s demands were few — 150 security guards, electricity and water in their trailer, clean towels, and, most specifically, that they would not play if the audience was racially segregated in any way.
Celebrity Birthdays for September 19 – Trisha Yearwood, Jimmy Fallon and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Trisha Yearwood
Age: 47
Occupation: Singer
Known For: Country hits such as ‘She’s in Love with the Boy,’ ‘Walkaway Joe,’ and ‘How Do I Live,’ her soulful voice, and her marriage to country superstar Garth Brooks
Jimmy Fallon
Age: 37
Occupation: Actor, Comedian, and Talk-Show Host
Known For: Six years as a cast member of ‘Saturday Ni
This Day in History for September 19 – Unabomber Manifesto Published and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1881 – US President James Garfield dies of wounds suffered in a July 2 shooting (More info)
1934 – Bruno Hauptmann is arrested for the kidnap and murder of Charles Lindbergh, Jr. (More info)
Horrific Crash at Reno Air Races Claims At Least Nine Lives [VIDEO]
At least nine people are dead and scores more injured after a pilot participating in the Reno Air Race in Reno, Nevada lost control of his vintage plane and crashed into a VIP section full of spectators on Friday afternoon.
Man Changes His Name to Led Zeppelin II
While at the courthouse taking care of the paperwork to divorce his third wife, Missourian George F. Blackburn decided to do something he’d been thinking about for a long time.
He changed his name to Led Zeppelin II, in honor of his favorite rock album.
The Scary Statistics on How Much We Use Phones and Computers [INFOGRAPHIC]
It’s no secret that a lot of us these days practically live on our computers and smartphones — but what exactly do we do with them?
According to this infographic created by Online Schools, the answer is “practically everything.”
Paul McCartney to Marry Nancy Shevell This Weekend
Music legend Paul McCartney, 69, will wed New York businesswoman Nancy Shevell at his farm in Sussex, England this weekend.
“It will be a small, intimate wedding,” a source said. “It’s going to be very elegant and classic … They are having a big party in New York to celebrate later on.”
This Day in History for September 16 – American Legion Incorporated and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1920 – The Mayflower sails from Plymouth, England, bound for the New World with 102 passengers (More info)
1908 – The General Motors Corporation is founded (More info)
Couple Busted in Colorado With $10 Million Worth of Cocaine
Today’s lesson in drug smuggling: obey the traffic laws, make sure your license is valid, and get your story straight.
So learned Mark Bailey and Lisa Calderon, a California couple arrested in Pueblo, Colorado on Sunday after it was discovered they had some $10 million worth of cocaine in the trunk of their rented car.
This Day in History for September 14 – Roosevelt Takes Office and More
1901 – US President William McKinley dies after a September 6 assassination attempt and is succeeded by Theodore Roosevelt (More info)
1927 – Modern dance pioneer Isadora Duncan is killed in a bizarre accident when the enormous silk scarf around her neck gets tangled in the rear hubcaps of her moving car (More info)