Tennis star John McEnroe rose to fame in the 1980s and dominated the American and international tennis worlds for much of the decade. Here are a few of the highlights from McEnroe’s often exciting career. McEnroe was born February 16, 1959, in Wiesbaden, Germany, because his father was in the Air Force. The family later […]

Professional golfer Jack Nicklaus made his entire life about golfing, from his championship career to his later years working behind the scenes. Here are a few key facts about Nicklaus’ life and golf career. Nicklaus grew up in Columbus, Ohio, in the early 1940s. He was introduced to golf when he was a small child […]

Now an established singer and actor, Justin Timberlake has come a long way from coordinating denim ensembles with former girlfriend Britney Spears (remember that?). Here are a few facts about the "Sexyback" singer that you may not already know. 1. Marking his departure from 'N Sync, Timberlake's 2002 solo debut album, Justified, sold over seven […]

Upon mention of Benjamin Franklin, you probably think of that famous kite-flying incident and Franklin's ties with Philadelphia. However, there's more to the life of this progressive inventor. Learn more about Franklin with these three facts. 1) Franklin's name is synonymous with the City of Brotherly Love, but Franklin was actually born in Boston in […]