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Happy 62nd Birthday to Comedian Yakov Smirnoff!

Landon King — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 13:15:13 +0000

Russian comedy genius Yakov Smirnoff is 62 today! Check out Yakov doing a classic routine from early in his career on the next page.

Happy Birthday Elvis Presley – The KING of Rock & Roll

Landon King — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 15:16:30 +0000

Elvis Aaron Presley was born on January 8th 1935 in a one bedroom house in Tupelo, Mississippi. He, of course, changed the face of music forever and became known simply as ‘The King’. Also, according to my Aunt, Elvis is possibly the best looking human being [male OR female] ever to walk the face of [...]

Happy Birthday to George Wendt – Norm From 'Cheers' is 64 Today!

Landon King — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 11:28:54 +0000

George Wendt is 64 today. Wendt had the honor of playing one of the most beloved and memorable characters in television history: ''Noooorrrrmm'! See some of his best 'Norm-isims' on the next page!

See What Fictional Character Shares Your Birthday

Landon King — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:51:39 +0000

It's hard to imagine the INCREDIBLE amount of work it took for this to come together. A website called Flavorwire has put together a chart of fictional characters' birthdays for all 366 days of the year.

Happy Birthday Lou Costello! [VIDEO]

Landon King — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 17:13:40 +0000

Lou Costello (real name: Louis Francis Cristillo.) was born on this day in 1906 in Paterson, New Jersey. He was most famous as the chubby half of the comedy duo Abbott & Costello. Enjoy another look at Abbott and Costello's classic comedy routine 'Who's on First'...

Johnny Winter, Still Guitar Slingin' [VIDEO]

Rooster — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 02:29:16 +0000

Legendary blues guitarist Johnny Winter celebrates his 68th birthday today. Johnny Winter has had an amazing and long career in the world of Blues and Rock & Roll. Here is a quick list of just some of his accomplishments. Mr. Winter has produced 3 Grammy Wining album for legendary bluesman Muddy Waters. Johnny Winter has [...]

Happy Birthday Majel Roddenberry – The First Lady of 'Star Trek'!

Landon King — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:00:13 +0000

Majel Barrett Roddenberry would have been 80 today. She passed away in 2008 Known as The First Lady of 'Star Trek', Majel is Gene Roddenberry's widow.

Carole King Celebrates Her 70th Birthday Today [VIDEO]

Landon King — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:59:18 +0000

One of the most successful singer / songwriters in rock & roll music history, Carole King is 70 today. Her SMASHES include, "I Feel the Earth Move", "You've Got a Friend", "(You Make Me Feel Like) a Natural Woman", "Will You Love Me Tomorrow" and "The Locomotion".

Celebrate Google's Birthday With Every Google Doodle [ART]

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 21:03:19 +0000

Google turned 13 Tuesday, and the search engine celebrated its big day the same way it has every year since 2002 — with a special anniversary doodle. This year’s effort, a staid, retro birthday party scene, doesn’t quite seem befitting of a newly-minted teenager. But, then again, 13 is pretty ancient in Internet years. It’s a testament to [...]

Celebrity Birthdays for June 14 – Donald Trump, Boy George and More

Rick Taylor — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 14:59:38 +0000

Here’s a look at some

celebrity birthdays being 'celebrated' today:

Donald Trump
Age: 65
Occupation: Entrepreneur and TV Personality
Known For: The ‘Apprentice’ franchise, a colossal ego, and an epically bad ‘do.

Boy George
Age: 50
Occupation: Singer
Known For: His gender-bending style and hits such as ‘Karma Chameleon’ with Culture Club

An Old Couple Try to Take a Photo With Their Computer Camera [VIDEO]

Landon King — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 16:10:24 +0000

Someone posted a video on YouTube of an old couple named Rita and Frank trying to use their computer to take a picture for Frank's 84th birthday. But they don't realize they're shooting video, and get confused because they don't hear a clicking sound. The resulting video is great!

Girl Scouts to Celebrate Their 99th Birthday

Bob Worden — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 14:22:00 +0000

This year, Girl Scout Week will be celebrated Sunday, March 6 to Saturday, March 12. This is a great time to celebrate all the partnerships that make Girl Scouting possible. Girl Scout Birthday, March 12, commemorates the day in 1912 when Juliette Gordon Low officially registered the organization’s first 18 girl members in Savannah, Georgia.

Get more information on the Girl Scouts' Birthday, and find out ways you can help out with the scouts, when you click through.