Here’s a look at the Australian Open, one of four competitions that make up the “Grand Slam” in professional tennis. The other three are Wimbledon, the French Open and the US Open. January 12-February ...

Here’s a look at the New York City Marathon. November 2, 2025 - Kenya’s Hellen Obiri sets a women’s course record to win the women’s race. Kenya’s Benson Kipruto wins the men’s race. November 3, 2024 ...

Derived the name Bad Bunny from a childhood photograph of him grudgingly dressed as a rabbit. Puerto Rican music producer DJ Luian signed Bad Bunny to his Hear This Music label in 2016 after ...

Here’s a look at the life of Emperor Naruhito of Japan, the 126th Emperor to ascend to Japan’s Chrysanthemum Throne. Personal Birth date: February 23, 1960 Birth place: Tokyo, Japan Previous name: ...

Here’s a look at the life of Nancy Reagan, wife of U.S. President Ronald Reagan. Personal:Birth date: July 6, 1921 Death date: March 6, 2016 Birth place: New York, New York Birth name: Anne Frances ...

Here’s a look at Mardi Gras, a celebration held the day before the fasting season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. February 17, 2026 – Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday). January 6 – Carnival season ...

Here’s a look at the Daytona 500, the first race of the racing season for NASCAR. February 15, 2026 – The 68th Annual Daytona 500 is scheduled to take place. February 16, 2025 – William Byron wins the ...

Here is a look at the life of Amy Klobuchar, US senator from Minnesota and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate. Personal ...

Here is a look at the life of Barbara Bush, wife of former President George H.W. Bush and mother of former President George W. Bush. Personal:Birth date: June 8, 1925 Death date: April 17, 2018 Birth ...

Here’s a look at the life of former US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright.PersonalBirth date: May 15, 1937Death ...

1960 - Joins the Sudanese Armed Forces. 1966 - Graduates from the Sudan Military Academy. 1973 - Serves with Egyptian forces during the October 1973 Arab-Israeli war. 1973-1987 - Holds various ...