A double birthday greeting goes out to Marie Osmond and Jerry Rice. Also celebrating birthdays today include popular American folk singer Paul Simon and former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
Month: October 2008
When did Christmas pudding become a tradition in England?
Christmas pudding, also known as plum pudding, was introduced to the Victorians in the 17th Century and is now the most special part of the Christmas meal in England.
This X-man, whose 40th birthday is today, is in serious need of a manicure! Who is he?
Happy Birthday to the multi-talented Aussie, Hugh Jackman. Also receiving birthday cards today include Kirk Cameron from Growing Pains and actress Susan Anton.
What theater in New York City is home to the “Christmas Spectacular,” featuring the world-famous female precision dance team, The Rockettes?
The “Christmas Spectacular” at Radio City Music Hall has showcased The Rockettes for the past 75 years.
Which birthday celebrity of late served as our First Lady for 12 years?
Today would’ve been the birthday of Eleanor Roosevelt, born in 1884. Also celebrating birthdays today include Luke Perry from Beverly Hills 90210, former 49ers quarterback Steve Young, and professional golfer Michelle Wie who’s turning 19 today!!
In what film noir drama of 1947 starring Robert Montgomery, Audrey Totter, and Lloyd Nolan were Christmas cards used to show the opening credits?
Christmas cards were used to show the opening credits in “Lady in the Lake,” a film rendition of the 1944 Raymond Chandler novel.
Today’s birthday celebrity is a Brazillian American skateboard pro who amazed viewers when he won the 2001 X-games? Do you know who he is?
It’s Bob Burnquist’s 32nd birthday. Also celebrating birthdays today are the New York Jets new quarterback Brett Favre and Tony Award-winning actor Ben Vereen.
What television show in 1951 aired the first televised broadcast of the Christmas tree lighting at Rockefeller Center?
The Kate Smith Show was the first to televise the Christmas tree lighting at Rockefeller Center.
As one of the most beloved musicians of our times, today would’ve been his 68th birthday. Can you guess who he is? P.S. – He loves you and wants to hold your hand.
Happy Birthday to the great John Lennon. Also enjoying birthday celebrations today include the former host of Blues Clues Steve Burns, Superman Returns‘ Brandon Routh, and actor Scott Bakula.
What river did George Washington cross during the Revolutionary War on Christmas night in 1776?
George Washington crossed the Delaware River on Christmas night in 1776 as a precursor to the Battle of Trenton, in which the American army sneak attacked and seized victory over the Hessians.