American swimmers Katie Ledecky and Michel Phelps each broke records while capturing gold medals for the U.S. team at the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janiero, Brazil on Sunday.
Costumed dancers, raucous crowds and spectacular fireworks welcomed the best athletes in the world to the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janiero, Brazil on Friday evening.
A late collapse by defending champion Jordan Spieth allowed Danny Willett to win his first Masters title at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia on Sunday.
This time of year, with all the present buying, snow shoveling and family visiting, rarely do we have a moment to really think through that year-end bonus we hope is coming. But there are some important things you should know about your bonus—before you rely on it to cover the cost of all the gifts you just bought.
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Whoopi Goldberg
Age: 57
Occupation: Actress, Comedian and Talk Show Host
Known For: Films such as 'The Color Purple,' 'Ghost,' 'Sister Act,' being one of only a few entertainers who have won an Oscar, Emmy, Grammy and Tony, and acting as moderator of the daytime talk show 'The View'
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1841: James Braid first sees a demonstration of animal magnetism, which leads to his study of the subject he eventually calls hypnotism (more info)
1927: The Holland Tunnel opens to traffic as the first Hudson River car tunnel linking New Jersey to New York City (more info)