Canada becomes the fourth country in the world to legalize same-sex marriage, after the bill C-38 receives its Royal Assent
Canada becomes the fourth country in the world to legalize same-sex marriage, after the bill C-38 receives its Royal Ass
Canada becomes the fourth country in the world to legalize same-sex marriage, after the bill C-38 receives its Royal Assent
Events Before
After hosting the show for over 30 years, Casey Kasem steps down as host of "American Top 40" and is succeeded by Ryan S
After hosting the show for over 30 years, Casey Kasem steps down as host of "American Top 40" and is succeeded by Ryan Seacrest
Britney Spears has her surprise marriage annulled less than 55 hours after tying the knot with childhood friend Jason Al
Britney Spears has her surprise marriage annulled less than 55 hours after tying the knot with childhood friend Jason Alexander at the Little White Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas
Mark Zuckerberg launches Facebook from his Harvard dormitory room
Mark Zuckerberg launches Facebook from his Harvard dormitory room
American singer-songwriter Solange Knowles (17) weds Texas Southern University football player Daniel Smith (19) at Old
American singer-songwriter Solange Knowles (17) weds Texas Southern University football player Daniel Smith (19) at Old Bahama Bay Resort in Grand Bahama Island; divorce in 2007
Luciano Pavarotti performs in his final opera, "Tosca," at New York's Metropolitan Opera
Luciano Pavarotti (12 October 1935 – 6 September 2007) was an Italian operatic tenor who during the late part of his career crossed over into popular music, eventually becoming one of the most...
Events After
Sydney, Australia, swelters through its hottest New Year's Day on record, with the temperature peaking at 45.8 degrees C
Sydney, Australia, swelters through its hottest New Year's Day on record, with the temperature peaking at 45.8 degrees Celsius, sparking bushfires and power outages
American actor Eddie Murphy (44) divorces Nicole Mitchell after 13 years of marriage
Edward Regan Murphy is an American comedian, actor, and singer. He had his breakthrough as a stand-up comic before gaining stardom for his film roles; he is widely recognized as one of the greatest…
Actor-writer Charlie Shanian (39) divorces former Beverly Hills, 90210 actress Tori Spelling (32) only 15 months after t
Actor-writer Charlie Shanian (39) divorces former Beverly Hills, 90210 actress Tori Spelling (32) only 15 months after their lavish $1-million wedding
Nepalese security forces open fire on pro-democracy protesters demonstrating against King Gyanendra, injuring hundreds.
Nepalese security forces open fire on pro-democracy protesters demonstrating against King Gyanendra, injuring hundreds. The protesters secure the restoration of parliament and a federal state
"Dallas" actress Victoria Principal (56) divorces plastic surgeon Harry Glassman (63) due to irreconcilable differences
"Dallas" actress Victoria Principal (56) divorces plastic surgeon Harry Glassman (63) due to irreconcilable differences after nearly 21 years of marriage
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