NASA’s Chris KraftNASA’s Chris Kraft
Last weekend we all celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. And one of the most important behind-the-scenes people responsible for the success of the mission —
Happy Birthday, Alex TrebekHappy Birthday, Alex Trebek
The answer: This iconic host of “Jeopoardy” since 1984 is marking his 79th birthday today, July 22nd. Who is Alex Trebek? I had so much fun that day, in November
Buzz Aldrin & Michael CollinsBuzz Aldrin & Michael Collins
On July 20th, 1969, Buzz Aldrin was 39 years old, a few months older than Neil Armstrong, as the two men became the first human beings ever to set foor
Chappaquiddick Author Leo DamoreChappaquiddick Author Leo Damore
Fifty years ago tonight, a young woman lost her life in a car accident in Massachusetts. Her name was Mary Jo Kopechne. She was 28 years old. She was the
Wally “Famous” AmosWally “Famous” Amos
Who doesn’t love a good chocolate chip cookie? One of the best was the original “Famous Amos” cookies, created by Wally Amos, who, as a young man, used to bake
JFK Jr. Aide RoseMarie TerenzioJFK Jr. Aide RoseMarie Terenzio
Twenty years ago today, the nation was shocked by the tragic news of the death of John F. Kennedy Jr., his wife Carolyn Bessette, and his sister-in-law Lauren Bessette in
Jim “Ball Four” BoutonJim “Ball Four” Bouton
Jim Bouton died last week. The former major league pitcher compiled a very respectable record playing for the Yankees, Pilots, Astros, and Braves. But what really put Jim Bouton on
“Barbie” Doll’s Mom, Ruth Handler“Barbie” Doll’s Mom, Ruth Handler
Perhaps no toy of the 20th century in America was more iconic, more popular, and more widely known than the ubiquitous Barbie doll. do you know the doll was named
ATWT’s Eileen FultonATWT’s Eileen Fulton
Was your mom a fan of the long-running CBS soap opera “As The World Turns”? My Mom sure was. And one of the characters she — and the nation —
Jan & Robby DeBoerJan & Robby DeBoer
It’s not often that a two-year-old toddler makes the cover of Time Magazine. But 26 years ago this month, the magazine reported on the story that by that point had