Late-night host and comic Jimmy Fallon was born in New York in 1974. Fallon first started performing stand-up comedy in high school and later dropped out of college to pursue a comedy career. In 1998, […]
When the U.S. presidential election is the headline act, political marketing strategies reach their all-time highs. Historically, interacting with the voters has been about getting your face out there: billboards, TV interviews, and Twitter and […]
Known for her roles in both silent and talking films, Swedish actress Greta Garbo was born in 1905 in Stockholm. Garbo began her career in Europe before moving to the United States to work for MGM at […]
On February 5, 1967 The Smothers Brothers, Tommy and Dick Smothers launched The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour on CBS, mixing folk music with sharp, risky jokes about real-world issues. The show dealt with political and […]
Betty Joan Perske, known as Lauren Bacall, was born in 1924 and was an American actress with a sharp, independent personality on and off screen. Lauren began as a fashion model, but she needed another […]
Featuring more than 100 roles across silent films and television, the screaming captive of the giant gorilla in King Kong, Fay Wray was born on September 15, 1907, near Cardston, Alberta, Canada. Wray made her […]
6 heartwarming news stories for your Monday Start your week with this round-up of warm and uplifting stories. From puppies taking over yoga class, giant Hoosier cabinets, and a sweet goodbye to the Dupont Circle […]
Amy Winehouse, born in 1983, was an English singer and songwriter. After her second album, Back to Black, Amy achieved international fame. Known for her powerful voice and her beehive hairstyle, Amy’s personal struggles took […]
On September 13, 1990, the longest-running law-enforcement series in American television, Law & Order, made its official debut on NBC. Law & Order was set and filmed in New York. Episodes were divided into two parts: […]
With more than eight hundred guests, Jacqueline Lee Bouvier and John F. Kennedy got married in St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Newport, Rhode Island. Jackie met John Kennedy, the senator from Massachusetts at that […]