November 12, 2012 Yesterday was Veteran's Day. In some ways so is today but to some degree should really be everyday. On the left is a picture of my maternal grandfather Alexander Wm. Keema Jr. who served and died in WWII.
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 of Gold,' and being a two-time inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
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)
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Tracy Morgan
Age: 44
Occupation: Actor and Comedian
Known For: Eight seasons as a cast member on 'Saturday Night Live,' and his current role as Tracy Jordan on the NBC series '30 Rock'
November 9, 2012 Puerto Rico is right now just an American territory in the Caribbean. This could change if Congress votes them in as part of the club.
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
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)
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 antiwar activist
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 Stevie Nicks to Gwen Stefani
