March 8: Remembering Two US Presidents
Two U.S. presidents—William Howard Taft and Millard Fillmore—died on the same date, March 8, albeit 56 years apart. Take a
March 25: Happy Birthday, Elton John
Happy Birthday to singer and composer Elton John, born on March 25, 1947.
February 6: Notable Births and Deaths, with Quotes
Notable births for February 6 include Axl Rose and Kathy Najimy. Notable deaths include Arthur Ashe.
February 21: Notable Births and Deaths, with Quotes
Notable births for February 21 include Kelsey Grammer and David Geffen. Notable deaths include Billy Graham, Tim Horton, and Malcolm
March 9: Remembering Comedian George Burns
George Burns, the vaudeville comedian who lived to be 100, passed away on this date in 1996. He was half
March 26: Notable Births, with Quotes
Notable births for March 26 include Larry Page, Martin Short, Steven Tyler, and Nancy Pelosi.
Richard Leakey, Kenyan Conservationist, Dies at 77
Richard Leakey, a Kenyan archaeologist and conservationist known for his efforts to protect the African elephant population, died on January
Singer Meat Loaf Dies January 20; Comedian Louie
Meat Loaf, singer and actor, died on January 20, 2022. Louie Anderson, comedian and actor, died on the following day.
Sidney Poitier, America’s First Black Movie Star, Dies
Sidney Poitier, America’s first black movie star and notable Oscar winner, died on the evening of January 6, 2022.
Buddhist Teacher Thich Nhat Hanh Dies January 22
Thich Nhat Hanh, the Buddhist monk, peace activist, and author, died on January 22, 2022, at the age of 95.
