Chris Chaberski
This Day in History for November 20 — Nuremberg Trials Begin, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1945: Trials against 24 Nazi war criminals start at the Palace of Justice in Nuremberg, Germany (more info)
1947: Princess—now Queen—Elizabeth marries Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten at Westminster Abbey in London (more info)
Celebrity Birthdays for November 20 — Joe Biden and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Joe Biden
Age: 70
Occupation: Politician
Known For: Being a United States senator (D.-Del.) from 1973 until he was elected as U.S. vice president with Barack Obama in 2008 and again in 2012, and his penchant for always saying exactly what's on his mind with often hilarious results
Who Has Better Toy Prices: Amazon or Big Box Stores?
Trying to find the lowest prices on toys this holiday season? The latest industry report indicates that Amazon.com has better deals than retail giants Walmart, Target and everyone else.
This Day in History for November 16 — Federal Reserve Bank Opens, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1907: Indian Territory and Oklahoma Territory collectively enter the United States as Oklahoma, the 46th state (more info)
1914: The Federal Reserve Bank of the United States officially opens (more info)
This Day in History for November 15 — Cornerstone of Jefferson Memorial Laid, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1777: After 16 months of debate, the Continental Congress approves the Articles of Confederation (more info)
1867: The first stock ticker is unveiled in New York City (more info)
Celebrity Birthdays for November 15 — Beverly D’Angelo and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Beverly D'Angelo
Age: 61
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Roles in 'Every Which Way But Loose,' 'Hair' and 'Coal Miner's Daughter,' and her scene-stealing work with Chevy Chase in the 'Vacation' franchise
Celebrity Birthdays for November 14 — Condoleezza Rice and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Condoleezza Rice
Age: 58
Occupation: Politician, Diplomat and More
Known For: Serving as the 66th United States Secretary of State, being the first female African-American to hold the office, and her current position as a faculty member of the Stanford Graduate School of Business and a director of its Global Center for Business and th
This Day in History for November 14 — Booker T. Washington Dies, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1882: Billy the Kid is killed in a shootout in Tombstone, Arizona (more info)
1889: Pioneering female journalist Nellie Bly—aka Elizabeth Cochrane—begins a successful attempt to travel around the world in fewer than 80 days, completing the trip in 72 days (more info)
Celebrity Birthdays for November 13 — Whoopi Goldberg and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Whoopi Goldberg
Age: 57
Occupation: Actress, Comedian and Talk Show Host
Known For: Films such as 'The Color Purple,' 'Ghost,' 'Sister Act,' being one of only a few entertainers who have won an Oscar, Emmy, Grammy and Tony, and acting as moderator of the daytime talk show 'The View'
This Day in History for November 13 — Vietnam Memorial Dedicated, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1841: James Braid first sees a demonstration of animal magnetism, which leads to his study of the subject he eventually calls hypnotism (more info)
1927: The Holland Tunnel opens to traffic as the first Hudson River car tunnel linking New Jersey to New York City (more info)