Actress Goldie Hawn was born Goldie Jeanne Hawn on Nov. 21, 1945 in Washington, DC., to dance school owner Laura Hawn (née Steinhoff) and musician and conductor Edward Hawn.
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Feb. 21, 2026
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On This Day
1878 - The first telephone directories issued in the U.S. were distributed to residents in New Haven, CT. It was a single page of only 50 names.
Fact of the Day
NFL water boys typically earn between $50,000 and $60,000 a year, as well as receiving perks such as free team gear, travel opportunities, and in some cases, Super Bowl rings.
Nature Oddities
Fulmars, a type of seabird, vomit fish oil onto their assailants in self-defense. Not only does it smell horrible, it’s lethal to predatory birds because it permanently glues their feathers together.
Food and Drink
In 1962, when McDonald’s was trying to accommodate Catholics who didn’t eat meat on Fridays, it had a choice to put the Hula Burger (grilled pineapple and cheese on a cold bun) or the Filet-O-Fish on the menu. The fish won hands down and was added to the menu.