Actor Allan Arbus is best remembered for his role as psychiatrist Dr. Sidney Freedman on the CBS series M*A*S*H. He died of congestive heart failure on April 19, 2013 at the age of 95.
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April 19, 2026
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1775 - The American Revolution began as fighting broke out at Lexington, Mass. The war officially ended on Sept. 3, 1783 with the signing of the Treaty of Paris, resulting in the independence of the U.S. from Great Britain.
Fact of the Day
The base of the Eiffel Tower is purely decorative. The 4 pylons provide all the support, but the arches were added because the public and investors feared the tower looked too rickety to be safe.
Nature Oddities
Roadrunners hunt venomous snakes and scorpions, often slamming them against rocks before eating them.
Food and Drink
The difference between shaken and stirred drinks is that shaken drinks combine the alcohol and non-alcoholic ingredients, while drinks containing only alcohol are stirred to preserve clarity and to avoid over-dilution.