Chris Chaberski
This Day in History for November 12 — Ellis Island Closes, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1927: Leon Trotsky is expelled from the Soviet Communist Party, leaving Joseph Stalin in undisputed control of the Soviet Union (more info)
1954: Ellis Island, the gateway to America, shuts it doors after processing more than 12 million immigrants since opening in 1892 (more info)
Celebrity Birthdays for November 12 — Neil Young and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Neil Young
Age: 67
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician
Known For: Co-founding the band Buffalo Springfield, which was known for songs such as 'For What It's Worth,' later joining the legendary Crosby, Stills & Nash on top-20 singles like 'Woodstock' and 'Teach Your Children,' the solo recordings 'Cinnamon Girl' and 'Heart
This Day in History for November 9 — Opening of the Berlin Wall, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1620: Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower sight land at Cape Cod, Massachusetts (more info)
1906; Theodore Roosevelt becomes the first sitting U.S. president to make an official trip outside the country, traveling to inspect progress on the Panama Canal (more info)
1965: A switch at a station near Niagara Falls fails, plung
Celebrity Birthdays for November 9 — Lou Ferrigno and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Lou Ferrigno
Age: 62
Occupation: Actor and Bodybuilder
Known For: Winning a Mr. America title and two consecutive Mr. Universe titles, portraying the title role in the CBS television series 'The Incredible Hulk,' and currently serving as a celebrity personal trainer
Jared Loughner Sentenced to Life in Prison Without Parole
In a federal court today in Tuscon, Arizona, Jared Loughner received a life sentence without parole for his shooting rampage in January 2011 that killed six people and wounded 13, including then-U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords (D.-Ariz.).
This Day in History for November 8 — JFK Elected, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1793: After more than two centuries as a royal palace, the Louvre is opened as a public museum in Paris by the French revolutionary government (more info)
1895: While experimenting with electricity, German scientist Wilhelm Röntgen discovers the X-ray (more info)
Celebrity Birthdays for November 8 — Bonnie Raitt and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Bonnie Raitt
Age: 63
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician
Known For: Combining blues, rock, folk and country on songs such as 'Nick of Time,' 'Something to Talk About,' 'Love Sneakin' Up on You,' and the beautiful ballad 'I Can't Make You Love Me,' her prowess as a slide-guitar player, and being a nine-time Grammy winner and an
Celebrity Birthdays: November 7
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Joni Mitchell
Age: 69
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician
Known For: Defining an era with iconic songs such as 'Big Yellow Taxi' and the gorgeous 'Woodstock,' having later success with jazz recordings, being called one of greatest songwriters ever by Rolling Stone, and having a strong influence on modern artists ranging from S
This Day in History: November 7
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1908: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid are reportedly killed in San Vicente, Bolivia (more info)
1916: Jeannette Rankin becomes the first woman elected to the United States Congress (more info)
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