On July 23, 2011, Amy Winehouse passed away due to alcohol poisoning. Known for her deep soulful vocals, Winehouse was often a symbol of rebellious youth, from excessive drug and alcohol use, as well as being a fixture in the tabloids for daily exploits (e.g. punching a fan in the face in 2006 for insulting…
On July 22, 1923, The Fabulous Moolah was born. In the world of professional wrestling, one female wrestler will undoubtedly stand above the rest, and her name is Lillian Ellison, better known by fans as The Fabulous Moolah, a legend in the world of wrestling. The Fabulous Moolah had a wrestling career that span over…
On July 21, 1987, Guns N’ Roses released their debut album “Appetite for Destruction.” The album featured the hit singles “Welcome to the Jungle,” “Sweet Child O’ Mine,” and “Paradise City.” The album was a commercial and critical success, selling over 28 million records worldwide, with 18 million within the US. Music video for “Sweet…
On July 20, 2010, Lindsay Lohan goes to jail after being found guilty of violating her probation and a judge sentencing her to 90 days in jail followed by 90 days of inpatient rehab treatment, for violating her probation for a 2007 drunk driving arrest by missing various alcohol education classes. Lindsay Lohan sentenced to…
On July 19, 1985, the horror film, George A. Romero’s “Day of the Dead” was released, part of Romero’s “Dead Series.” Romero, known for his satirical horror films, described the film as a metaphor on how the lack of human communication can cause chaos and collapse within society. The film itself received positive reviews, and…
On July 18, 2006, Justin Timberlake released “SexyBack” from his 2006 ablum, “FutureSex/LoveSountds.” The song, while receiving mixed reviews, was commercially successful for Timeberlake. It became his first number one single as a solo artist, staying seven weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Throughout its release, “SexyBack” was certified triple platinum,…
On July 17, 1959, Billie Holiday died in New York at the age of 44 from liver complications leading to heart failure and pulmonary edema (fluid in the lungs). The liver complications were caused by years of alcohol abuse. At the time of her being admitted into a New York hospital, Holiday was arrested for…
On July 16, 1993, the Disney horror comedy film “Hocus Pocus” was released. The movie tells the story of three sisters (The Sanderson Sisters) who are put to death Salem, Massachusetts, during the 1600s, who are then accidentally raised from the dead 300 years later. Once brought back from the dead, their mission is to…
On July 15, 1988, the action film “Die Hard” starring Bruce Willis was released. The film, based on the 1979 novel “Nothing Lasts Forever” by Roderick Thorp, followings New York City police officer John McClane (played by Bruce Willis) as he tackles a group of highly organized criminals in Los Angeles. The movie was a…
On July 14, 1979, Donna Summer’s “Bad Girls” reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The single, taken from the album of the same name, spent five weeks at the number one position, selling over two million copies in the United States. The song eventually became one of Summer’s signature hits. Random Pop Culture…
On July 13, 1990, “Ghost” was released starring Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore, and Whoopi Goldberg. . The film is about a young woman (Moore) who finds herself in trouble after her lover is murdered (Swayze), who then receives some help by her lover (as a ghost) with the help of an unwilling psychic (Goldberg). One of…
On July 12, 1977, Brock Lesnar was born. Standing at 6’3 and weighing around 285 lbs, Lesnar is best known for being a professional wrestler for World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), being a three-time WWE champion; and also known for being a former mixed martial artist, being a former UFC Heavyweight Champion. Before his…
