Shauna Wright
This Day in History for September 11 – United States Attacked and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1609 – Henry Hudson discovers Manhattan Island and the indigenous people living there (More info)
1941 – Ground is broken on the construction of The Pentagon (More info)
National 9/11 Flag Touring the United States
After the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center, one of the largest American flags damaged during the attacks continued to fly above the resulting wreckage during the clean-up efforts.
Seven years later, that flag, dubbed the National 9/11 Flag, was sewn back together by tornado survivors in Greensburg, Kansas, and has also been stitched by World War II veterans, survivors of the Ft
US Intelligence Officials on Alert After Terror Plot Uncovered [VIDEO]
After the death of Osama bin Laden earlier this year, the man who took his place as al Qaeda’s chief, Ayman al-Zawahiri, vowed to avenge bin Laden’s death with an attack on the US.
Now, intelligence officials believe at least three people entered the country in August with the intent of launching a vehicle-borne attack against Washington, DC or New York around the time of the anniversary of 9/11.
The 9/11 Memorial iPad App Traces World Trade Center’s Past, Present and Future
In honor of the 10th anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center, Steve Rosenbaum, a documentary film producer and web developer, has created an app called The 9/11 Memorial: Past, Present and Future.
Massive Blackout Leaves Parts of the Western US and Mexico in the Dark
Almost six million people in Southern California, Arizona, and Mexico found themselves without power Thursday after something went awry while an employee was carrying out a procedure at an Arizona substation, triggering a massive blackout.
Celebrity Birthdays for September 9 – Hugh Grant, Adam Sandler and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Hugh Grant
Age: 51
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Movies such as ‘Four Weddings and a Funeral,’ ‘Notting Hill,’ and ‘Bridget Jones’s Diary,’ a long relationship with model Elizabeth Hurley, and a bout of temporary insanity when he hooked up with a street prostitute in 1995
Adam Sandler
Age: 45
Occupation: Actor, Comedian, Singer, and
This Day in History for September 9 – California Gains Statehood and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1776 – The Second Continental Congress changes the name of the nation from the United Colonies to the United States of America (More info)
1850 – California is admitted as the 31st US state, bypassing the usual waiting period of being a territory first (More info)
This Day in History for September 8 – Ford Pardons Nixon and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1504 – Michelangelo’s ‘David’ is unveiled in Florence, Italy (More info)
1966 – The first ‘Star Trek’ series premieres on NBC (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for September 8 – Aimee Mann, Pink and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Aimee Mann
Age: 51
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: Songs such as ‘Voices Carry’ while with the alt-rock band ‘Til Tuesday and ‘That’s Just What You Are’ as a solo artist, having tracks featured on numerous movie soundtracks, and being beloved by indie music fans
Pink
Age: 32
Occupation: Singer and Songwriter
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Airport Screenings May Soon Abolish Shoe Removal Requirement
Ever since infamous “shoe bomber” Richard Reid tried — and failed — to blow up a plane by igniting explosives in his shoes during a 2001 flight, travelers have been forced to remove footwear for screening when going through airport security.
But according to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, that time-worn tradition may soon fall to the wayside.