History

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

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'

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 an

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)

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

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)

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'

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

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)

The star of the longest film franchise in history turns 68 today, celebrating a long career in film, animation, and advertising. We are referring, of course, to the King of the Monsters himself, Godzilla. Below, a retrospective of his highs and lows.

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

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1981: In Geneva, representatives from the United States and the Soviet Union begin to negotiate intermediate-range nuclear weapons reductions in Europe (more info) 1982: Michael Jackson's 'Thriller,' the best-selling album of all time, is released (more info)