Actress Veronica Cartwright, 77, was born on April 20, 1949 in Bristol, England. She is best known for her roles in the films The Birds, Spencer’s Mountain, The Right Stuff, and Call of the Wild.
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April 20, 2026
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On This Day
1912 - Fenway Park opened as the home of the Boston Red Sox.
Fact of the Day
In Germany there’s a so-called “year of separation” that couples need to go through before being granted an official divorce. If your spouse doesn’t agree to a divorce and presents valid reasons why the marriage hasn’t failed, you need to live separately for 3 years.
Nature Oddities
Australia has the world’s largest dromedary camel population. It’s believed that one million camels are roaming the outback.
Food and Drink
Egypt produces more dates than any other country. In fact, there are more than 200 varieties of dates, with the hardest to grow and the most expensive being the Medjool date, which sells for about $30 a pound.