Vernon Jordan, Civil Rights Leader, Dies at 85
Join us in remembering the achievements of civil rights leader Vernon Jordan, who passed away on March 1, 2021, at
January 17: Notable Births and Deaths, with Quotes
Notable births for January 17 include Michelle Obama, Jim Carrey, and James Earl Jones. Notable deaths include Bobby Fischer and
John Madden, NFL Coach and Broadcaster, Dies at
John Madden, the beloved NFL coach and broadcaster, died on December 28, 2021.
January 18: Notable Births and Deaths, with Quotes
Notable births for January 18 include Mark Messier and Kevin Costner. Notable deaths include Glenn Frey, Rudyard Kipling, and John
August 17: Notable Births, with Quotes
Explore memorable and revealing quotes from public figures, past and present, who were born on August 17. Sean Penn, actor
August 15: Notable Births, with Quotes
Explore memorable and revealing quotes from public figures, past and present, who were born on August 15. Ben Affleck, actor
August 12: Notable Births, with Quotes
Explore memorable and revealing quotes from public figures, past and present, who were born on August 12. Pete Sampras, tennis
Harry Houdini: Should We Celebrate His Birthday on
When we think of Harry Houdini, we may remember his daring escapes captured on black-and-white film, his theatricality, and his
Former Soviet Leader Mikhail Gorbachev Dies August 30,
Mikhail Gorbachev, remembered for ending the Cold War, died on August 30, 2022. He was 91. Gorbachev was the last
August 11: Notable Births, with Quotes
Podcaster Joe Rogan, wrestler Hulk Hogan, computer programmer Steve Wozniak, columnist Marilyn vos Savant, and author Alex Haley were born
