1951 – Little Richard held his first recording session in Atlanta, GA. 1954 – Elvis Presley made his first radio appearance on the “Louisiana Hayride.” 1965 – The Beatles were decorated with the Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth. 1966 – Joan Baez and 123 other anti-draft demonstrators were arrested for blocking the […]
October’s Hunter’s Moon, the third supermoon of 2024, will rise later this week at dusk and set at dawn. As it does, it will be about 222,056 miles (357,364 kilometers) from Earth — the closest of any full moon this year, according to AstroPixels. As Live Science reports, that makes this year’s Hunter’s Moon a perigean […]
In the wake of a US judge ordering Google to open up its Android app store, Microsoft says it will update its Xbox Android app this fall to allow users to buy games directly on the app. “The court’s ruling to open up Google’s mobile store in the US will allow more choice and flexibility,” Xbox President Sarah […]
It’s an age-old quandary. Is it true that some people dream in color and others in black and white? Well, as the Washington Post reports, here’s the science to help solve the puzzle. It was once believed that most people dreamed mostly in black and white, and color dreaming was thought to be associated with […]
Kim Jones is parting ways with Fendi, for which he served as Creative Director for four years. As Fashionista reports, Jones was first tapped as the late Karl Lagerfeld’s successor in 2020, helming the Maison’s haute couture, ready-to-wear and fur collections for women. Jones’ collaborator, Silvia Venturini Fendi, will remain overseeing accessories, men’s and childrenswear. Per a press release, […]
National Pickled Peppers Month is an annual foodie holiday Observed every October. That’s right, a whole month dedicated to chowing down on these tasty snacks that are actually pretty healthy for you! Health Benefits of Pickled Peppers Since an ounce of pickled peppers is only 7 calories, you can eat these bad boys until you’re […]
Global Cat Day is October 16, which also happens to be National Feral Cat Day. For rescue organizations like Alley Cat Allies, it’s a chance to spread the word about protecting and improving cats’ lives, specifically, ending cruelty to cats worldwide. Alley Cat Allies (ACA) created National Feral Cat Day in 2001 as a call to […]
As the middle month of autumn, October is a great time to attend to both indoor and outdoor home maintenance tasks. During the changing seasons, the nights are longer and cooler, the days shorter. There’s a chill in the air. Time to winterize your cooler and tune up your heating system for the coming colder […]
1965 – Jimi Hendrix signed a three-year recording contract with Ed Chalpin. 1968 – Led Zeppelin made its official performance debut in England. 1968 – Stevie Wonder’s single “For Once In My Life” was released. 1976 – Ike and Tina Turner split their musical act. 1977 – “Slip Slidin’ Away,” by Paul Simon, was released. 1987 – […]
Rapper and producer Ye (formerly known as Kanye West) is facing serious new allegations from a former assistant, Lauren Pisciotta, who claims he drugged and sexually assaulted her during a studio session he co-hosted with Sean “Diddy” Combs. The updated lawsuit was filed on October 8 in California and follows Pisciotta’s earlier legal claims against […]