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Daily Almanac for Monday March 24, 2025

By StephanieLee Elliott FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS James Joseph Parsons (born March 24, 1973) is an American actor. From 2007 to 2019, Parsons played Sheldon Cooper in the CBS sitcom The Big Bang Theory. He has received various awards, including four Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series and the Golden Globe Award for […]

“Slick” Watts, one of the most popular Seattle SuperSonics players ever, dies at 73

By Joe Bob Gandy   FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Donald Earl “Slick” Watts (July 22, 1951 – March 15, 2025) was an American profeasional basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA). In 1976, he became the first player to lead the league in both assists and steals. He picked up the nickname “Slick” because he was […]

Daily Almanac for Sunday March 16, 2025; St. Urho’s Day

By StephanieLee Elliott FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Saint Urho (Finnish: Pyhä Urho [ˈpyhæ ˈurho]) is a fictional saint of Finland, created and elaborated by Finnish Americans in Northern Minnesota in the 1950s, to celebrate their heritage and extend celebrations of Saint Patrick’s Day. His celebration day is set to March 16, the day before the March 17 […]

Daily Almanac for Friday March 14, 2025

By StephanieLee Elliott FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS William Edward Crystal (born March 14, 1948) is an American comedian, actor, and filmmaker. He is known as a standup comedian and for his film and stage roles. Crystal has received numerous accolades, including six Primetime Emmy Awards and a Tony Award as well as nominations for three Grammy […]

Daily Almanac for Sunday March 9, 2025; Daylight Savings Time Begins as Clocks Spring Forward

By StephanieLee Elliott FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Juliette Binoche (French: [ʒyljɛt binɔʃ]; born 9 March 1964) is a French actress. She has appeared in more than 60 films, particularly in French and English languages, and has been the recipient of numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award and a César […]

Daily Almanac for Saturday March 8, 2025; International Women’s Day!

By StephanieLee Elliott     FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS International Women’s Day (IWD) is a holiday celebrated annually as a focal point in the women’s rights movement. International Women’s Day gives focus to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence and abuse against women. Spurred by the universal female suffrage movement, International Women’s Day […]