Chris Chaberski
What Time Do the Polls Close Today? A State-by-State Guide
Election Day is finally here, and unfortunately it's not a national holiday so you still have to go to work or pick the kids up from school or any number of routine activities that take up precious time you might need to get to your polling station.
Celebrity Birthdays for November 6 — Sally Field and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Sally Field
Age: 66
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Television roles on shows like 'Gidget,' 'The Flying Nun' and 'Brothers & Sisters'; roles in films such as 'Smoky and the Bandit' and 'Steel Magnolias'; and winning Academy Awards for her work in 'Norma Rae' and 'Places in the Heart'
This Day in History for November 6 — Abraham Lincoln Elected, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1860: Abraham Lincoln is elected the 16th president of the United States (more info)
1913: Mohandas Gandhi is arrested while leading a march of Indian miners in South Africa (more info)
This Day in History for November 5 — Susan B. Anthony Becomes First Female Voter, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1872: In defiance of the law, suffragist Susan B. Anthony votes for the first time and is later fined $100 (more info)
1895: George B. Selden is granted the first U.S. patent for a gas-powered automobile (more info)
Celebrity Birthdays for November 5 — Bryan Adams and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Bryan Adams
Age: 53
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: Hits such as 'Cuts Like a Knife,' 'Run to You' and 'Summer of '69,' winning numerous awards in the both the U.S. and his native Canada, and founding the Bryan Adams Foundation, which advocates for education worldwide
Celebrity Birthdays for November 3 — Roseanne Barr and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Roseanne Barr
Age: 60
Occupation: Actress, Writer, and Comedienne
Known For: Starring in the hit sitcom 'Roseanne' for nine years, giving an infamously bad performance of 'The Star Spangled Banner,' and a former marriage to actor Tom Arnold
This Day in History: Sistine Chapel Ceiling Opens
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history.
Celebrity Birthdays for November 1
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today.
Celebrity Birthdays for October 31 — Dan Rather and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Dan Rather
Age: 81
Occupation: Television Journalist
Known For: Anchoring the 'CBS Evening News' for 24 years, contributing to '60 Minutes,' and being the current managing editor and anchor of the television news magazine 'Dan Rather Reports'
This Day in History for October 31 — Mount Rushmore Completed, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1864: Nevada is admitted as the 36th state in the U.S. (more info)
1926: Magician Harry Houdini dies of gangrene and peritonitis that developed after his appendix ruptured (more info)