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Happy birthday to Steve Martin! Today the actor turns 74. Image: Steve Martin / David Shankbone, Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0) Born in Waco, Texas…
On this day in 1860, sharpshooter Annie Oakley was born. Known for her incredible marksmanship, Oakley became an international star as a performer in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West…
Do you have royal blood? On this day in 1762, George IV of the United Kingdom was born. Image: George IV / Library and Archives Canada The…
Do you have Finnish ancestry? Today we celebrate beloved Finnish children’s book author and artist Tove Jansson, who was born on this day in 1914. Image: Tove…
We’re back from Cleveland, Ohio where we attended the 39th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy. It was a blast to meet other Geni users,…
On this day in 1866, Arctic explorer Matthew Henson was born. He is best remembered for being the first to reach the North Pole alongside explorer…
Happy birthday to actress Charlize Theron! Today the star turns 44. Image: Charlize Theron / Gage Skidmore, Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0) Theron was born…
Today we remember American novelist Toni Morrison, who has passed away at the age of 88. Known for her rich depiction of the black experience…
Today we remember astronaut Neil Armstrong, who was born on this day in 1930. Image: Neil Armstrong / NASA Armstrong was born in Wapakoneta, Ohio…
On this day in 1835, American inventor Elisha Gray was born in Barnesville, Ohio. The co-founder of the Western Electric Manufacturing Company, Gray is perhaps…
On this day in 1770, explorer William Clark was born in Caroline County, Virginia. From 1804 to 1806, Clark helped lead the famous Lewis and…
Do you enjoy the artwork of Vincent van Gogh? Today we remember the famous Dutch painter who died on this day in 1890 from a…
Happy birthday, Mick Jagger! Today the Rolling Stones singer turns 76. Image: Mick Jagger / Nationaal Archief Michael Philip Jagger was born on July 26, 1943…
Q. Some sources say my brother’s grandchildren are my grandniece and grandnephews. If that’s the case, why am I a great-aunt? What’s the correct term?…
Did your ancestors fight in the American Revolutionary War? On this day in 1750, American Revolutionary War General Henry Knox was born. Image: Henry Knox /…
Women are often the unsung heroes during war, especially prior to World War I. (It was during that conflict they were finally permitted to enlist.)…
The 39th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy is coming up soon! The conference will take place July 28 – August 2 in Cleveland, Ohio. Come…
Today we remember pioneer aviator Amelia Earhart on her 122nd birthday. Image: Amelia Earhart / San Diego Air and Space Museum Archive Amelia Mary Earhart was…
Happy birthday to Daniel Radcliffe! Today the Harry Potter star turns 30. Image: Daniel Radcliffe / Gage Skidmore, (CC BY-SA 2.0) Radcliffe was born on July…