Our society doesn’t always show its senior citizens the respect and appreciation they deserve, so it’s notable that August contains two holidays designed to honor our elders. Aug. 17 is Baby Boomers Recognition Day, celebrating those born between 1946 and 1964, most of whom are now seniors. National Senior Citizen Day on Aug. 21 celebrates seniors of all ages. Ronald Reagan established the holiday in 1988 to highlight older Americans’ unique ... CONTINUE READING
How Did ‘Mona Lisa’ Become Famous?
On Aug. 21, 1911, Vincenzo Peruggia made history and immortalized a once unnoticed painting. Leonardo Da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa” was stolen long before the iconic painting was heavily secured as it is now. Peruggia and two other Italian handymen stole the now-infamous portrait from the Louvre. What ensued is one of the most internationally followed thefts of modern ... CONTINUE READING
The Endless Fight for Jimi Hendrix’s Estate
We often hear about celebrities’ haphazard wills (like Ike Turner and Aretha Franklin), but what happens when a celebrity passes without one? This legal catastrophe occurred when legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix passed away at 27. The result was a long legal battle, explosive ... CONTINUE READING
