By Kiesly Jameson FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS George Edward Foreman (born January 10, 1949) is an American former professional boxer, entrepreneur, minister, and author. In boxing, he competed between 1967 and 1997 and was nicknamed “Big George“. He is a two-time world heavyweight champion and an Olympic gold medalist. As an entrepreneur, he […]
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Daily Almanac for Thursday January 9, 2025
By Kiesly Jameson FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Joan Chandos Baez (/baɪz/ BYZE, Spanish: [ˈbaes]; born January 9, 1941) is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and activist. Her contemporary folk music often includes songs of protest and social justice. Baez has performed publicly for over 60 years, releasing more than 30 albums. Baez is generally regarded […]
Daily Almanac for Wednesday Januray 8, 2025
By Kiesly Jameson FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Robert Leland Eubanks (born January 8, 1938) is an American disc jockey, television personality and game show host, widely known for hosting the game show The Newlywed Game on and off since 1966. He also hosted the successful revamp version of Card Sharks from 1986 […]
Peter Yarrow, of the 1960’s Folk Trio, Peter, Paul & Mary, dies at age 86
By Bianca Sierra FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Peter Yarrow (May 31, 1938 – January 7, 2025) was an American singer and songwriter who found fame as a member of the 1960s folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary, along with being convicted of underage sex crimes. Yarrow co-wrote (with Lenny Lipton) one […]
Daily Almanac for Tuesday January 7, 2025
By Kiesly Jameson FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Kenneth Clark Loggins (born January 7, 1948) is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist. His early songs were recorded with the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band in 1970, which led to seven albums recorded with Jim Messina as Loggins and Messina from 1972 to 1977. His early soundtrack contributions date back […]
Daily Almanac for Sunday January 5, 2025
By Kiesly Jameson FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Robert Selden Duvall (/duːˈvɔːl/; born January 5, 1931) is an American actor. With a career spanning seven decades, he is regarded as one of the greatest actors of all time. He is the recipient of an Academy Award, four Golden Globe Awards, a BAFTA Award, […]
Daily Almanac for Saturday January 4, 2025
By Kiesly Jameson FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Dave Foley (born January 4, 1963) is a Canadian actor, stand-up comedian, director, producer, and writer. He is known as a co-founder of the comedy group The Kids in the Hall, who have appeared together in a number of television, stage and […]
Daily Almanac for Friday January 3, 2025
By Kiesly Jameson FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Daryl Hannah (born December 3, 1960) is an American actress and environmental activist. She made her film debut in Brian De Palma‘s supernatural horror film The Fury (1978). She has starred in various films across the years, including as Pris Stratton in Ridley Scott‘s science […]
Daily Almanac for Thursday January 2, 2025
By Kiesly Jameson FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Katherine Anne Bosworth[1] (born January 2, 1983) is an American actress. Following minor roles in the films The Horse Whisperer (1998) and Remember the Titans (2000), she had a leading role in movie Blue Crush (2002). She also had roles in independent films, playing Dawn Schiller in […]
Daily Almanac for Wednesday January 1, 2025
By Kiesly Jameson FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Don Novello (born January 1, 1943) is an American actor, comedian, writer, singer, film director and producer. He appeared on NBC‘s Saturday Night Live as the character Father Guido Sarducci from 1978 to 1980, and 1985 to 1986. He appeared as Sarducci in television shows Married… with Children, Blossom, It’s […]
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By Annabella Ramirez FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Gabrielle Christina Victoria Douglas (born December 31, 1995) is an American artistic gymnast. She is the 2012 Olympic all-around champion and the 2015 World all-around silver medalist. She was a member of the gold-winning teams at both the 2012 and the 2016 Summer Olympics, dubbed the […]
TV’s Alice and Broadway star Linda Lavin dead at 87
By Cynthia Charlene Greason FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Linda Lavin (October 15, 1937 – December 29, 2024) was an American actress and singer. Known for her roles on stage and screen, she received several awards including three Drama Desk Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, two Obie Awards, and a Tony […]
Jimmy Carter, United States’ 39th President, dies at 100; Our Nation and the World Mourns a beloved humanitarian
By Cynthia Charlene Greason FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS James Earl Carter Jr. (October 1, 1924 – December 29, 2024) was an American politician and humanitarian who served as the 39th president of the United States from 1977 to 1981. A member of the Democratic Party, Carter previously served in the Georgia State Senate from […]
Daily Almanac for Monday December 30, 2024
By Annabella Ramirez FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS LeBron Raymone James Sr. (/ləˈbrɒn/; lə-BRON; born December 30, 1984) is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed “King James,” he is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in basketball history and is frequently compared […]
Daily Almanac for Sunday December 29, 2024
By Annabella Ramirez FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Patricia Davies Clarkson (born December 29, 1959) is an American actress. She has starred in numerous leading and supporting roles in a variety of films ranging from independent film features to major film studio productions. Her accolades include a Golden Globe Award and three Primetime Emmy Awards, in addition […]
Actress/ Model Dayle Haddon, known for commercials with Max Factor, Revlon, Estée Lauder, and L’Oréal dies at 76
By Cynthia Charlene Greason FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Dayle Haddon (May 26, 1948 – December 27, 2024) was a Canadian model and actress, known for promoting anti-aging products manufactured by L’Oréal. Additionally, she was credited as the author of Ageless Beauty: A Woman’s Guide to Lifelong Beauty and Well-Being. During […]
British actress Olivia Hussey dead at 73
By Cynthia Charlene Greason FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Olivia Hussey (née Osuna; 17 April 1951 – 27 December 2024) was a British actress. Her awards included a Golden Globe Award and a David di Donatello Award. The daughter of Argentine tango singer Andrés Osuna, Hussey was born in Buenos Aires but spent most […]
Daily Almanac for Saturday December 28, 2024
By Annabella Ramirez FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Sienna Rose Diana Miller (born 28 December 1981) is an American-British actress. Born in New York City and raised in London, she began her career as a photography model, appearing in the pages of Italian Vogue and for the 2003 Pirelli Calendar. Her acting […]
Daily Almanac for Friday December 27, 2024
By Annabelle Ramirez FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Timothée Hal Chalamet (English: /ˈtɪməθi ˈʃæləmeɪ/ ⓘ TIM-əth-ee SHAL-ə-may; born December 27, 1995) is an American and French actor. His accolades include nominations for an Academy Award, four Golden Globe Awards, and three BAFTA Film Awards. Chalamet began his career as a teenager in television, appearing in the drama series Homeland in 2012. […]