Helen Keller Today we remember author, activist, and lecturer Helen Keller, who was born on June 27, 1880 in Tuscumbia, Alabama. Helen Adams Keller spent her…
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Ariana Grande Happy birthday to Ariana Grande! Today the popular singer turns 25. She was born Ariana Grande-Butera on June 26, 1993 in Boca Raton,…
George Orwell Remember reading Nineteen Eighty-Four? On this day in 115 years ago, author George Orwell was born. Orwell is often considered one of the most influential voices…
Jacques Cousteau Have you ever been scuba diving? Today we remember famous oceanographer and explorer Jacques Cousteau, who was born on this day in 1910. A pioneer…
Frank Lloyd Wright Architect Frank Lloyd Wright was born on this day in 1867 in the farming town of Richland Center, Wisconsin. Considered one of…
Virginia Apgar On this day in 1909, American obstetrical anesthesiologist Virginia Apgar was born. Known as the inventor of the Apgar score, Apgar is credited with…
John Trumbull Do you have American Revolutionary War ancestors? On this day in 1756, artist John Trumbull was born. Trumbull is often referred to as…
We had a fun time at the 49th Annual Southern California Genealogy Jamboree! From May 31 – June 2, a few members of the Geni team headed over…
Robert F. Kennedy Today we remember Robert F. Kennedy on the 50th anniversary of his assassination. After winning the California presidential primary, Kennedy was shot at…
George III What’s your connection to royalty? On this day in 1738, George III, King of Great Britain and Ireland, was born. George III was…
Marilyn Monroe Happy birthday, Marilyn Monroe! Today we remember the legendary film icon on what would have been her 92nd birthday. Marilyn Monroe was born Norma…
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Mel Blanc Remember watching Bugs Bunny cartoons? On this day in 1908, voice actor Mel Blanc was born in San Francisco, California. Known as “The…
John F. Kennedy How are you related to the Kennedy’s? On this day in 1917, John F. Kennedy was born in Brookline, Massachusetts. Remembered as…
Today the U.S. celebrates Memorial Day to honor of the men and women who have died while serving in the country’s armed forces. Many people will take…
Ralph Waldo Emerson Do you have a poet in your family tree? On this day in 1803, American essayist and poet Ralph Waldo Emerson was…
Bob Dylan Happy birthday, Bob Dylan! Today the iconic musician turns 77. A gifted songwriter, Dylan is often considered to be one of the most influential musicians…
Bonnie Parker & Clyde Barrow On this day in 1934, infamous outlaws Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow were shot and killed in an ambush by police…
Will you be at the 49th Annual Southern California Genealogy Jamboree next week in Burbank, California? Geni will be there May 31 – June 2, 2018 at…