‘Sesame Street’ Turns 40
Nov 11, 2009 On Tuesday, producers and fans of "Sesame Street" marked the 40th birthday of the super-popular children's program -- the most researched show in TV history -- in New York City. Big Bird and friends were on hand for the festivities, of course.
Schwarzenegger Gives Harvey Milk His Day
Oct 12, 2009 California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has changed his tune about Harvey Milk Day, signing a bill on Monday to make May 22, Milk's birthday, a day of official commemoration for the slain San Francisco supervisor and gay rights activist.
Happy Birthday, Mr. President
Aug 4, 2009 On this Tuesday, the 48th anniversary of your birth, we thought we'd remind you that you were born in Honolulu, which is in the United States of America, no matter what those pesky "birthers" have to say about it. Here's a copy of your birth certificate, in case you need one.
Obama Salutes Lincoln Yet Again
Feb 13, 2009 In case you didn't know already, Barack Obama is a big fan of Abraham Lincoln. The current president (No. 44) made his admiration apparent once again on Thursday, during a ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda marking his predecessor's (No. 16) 200th birthday.
For the Russian Prime Minister Who Has Everything
Oct 11, 2008 An unknown (to the general public, anyway) well-wisher has given Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin an unusual gift for his 56th birthday: a two-month-old Ussuri tiger cub.
Mandela at 90
Jul 18, 2008 During his 27 years in prison, Nelson Mandela might not have imagined that he would make it to his 90th birthday. The U.S. government gave him an early gift just recently by removing the former South African president and freedom fighter from its terrorist watch list. For his part, Mandela plans to mark the occasion quietly with family at home.Nelson Mandela Turns 90
Jun 29, 2008 He was surrounded by stars from the movie and music industries, but Nelson Mandela was the big draw at the iconic South African leader's 90th birthday party in London's Hyde Park, where Mandela took his moment in the spotlight to urge well-wishers to continue the fight against AIDS.
Coming to America
Apr 15, 2008 The pope is set to land Tuesday for a whirlwind visit to America, his first since assuming the mantle of the Roman Catholic Church. A spokesman has indicated that Benedict XVI will address the church's sex abuse scandal, a topic around which protests are expected.
