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Famously Tweeted: Happy Birthday Twitter
Dear Twitter – Happy Birthday! Like any six year old, you continue to amaze and distract us everyday. 6 years ago today, @Jack sent the first-ever tweet –> “Just setting up my twttr”. — Alec Ross (@AlecJRoss) March 21, 2012 Good luck in first grade.
Marion Barry Turns 76, Sings For Local Bar Patrons
He gets more amazing everyday. Asked how he felt about turning 76, Barry told the crowd, “It feels like it does when I was 50.’ Except I can’t walk as fast, I can’t see as far, but my mind is as sharp as ever. My mind is as sharp as …
FamousDC As Seen Through the Lens of Tom Williams
Happy belated birthday to Libby Liest of NBC News! Her birthday was on Sunday.
Famous Birthday Humiliation
A tipster dropped off this old picture of Downey Palmer and Lauren Weidmaier receiving the priceless gift of humiliation for their birthdays.
Roll Call’s David Drucker Turns 40…
But the party won’t stop. Even Friday’s rain couldn’t keep guests away from the reporter’s 40th birthday bash on the roof top of The Willard. David Drucker has been covering the senate and politics for Roll Call since 2005. His favorite part about turning 40? Track suits. A big thanks …
Closing Bell: Happy Birthday Tommy McFly
He’s one of Washington’s most popular radio personalities and a good friend of FamousDC. Happy Birthday, McFly. Update: And now he does teevee! h/t BR
Your Other WTF of the Week: Chuck Norris Is How Old?
Chuck Norris turned 70 today? [get the hell outta here] It’s hard to believe, but Chuck Norris – the man famous for portraying “Walker, Texas Ranger” and inspiring a legion of fans – turns 70 today. If Chuck is 70, that must make Larry King 113. h/t SV
Your WTF of the Week: He “Dung” Good
This is how you keep it classy on the farm. Carole and Dick Kleis live together on their eastern Iowa farm. This year for her birthday, Dick used more than 120,000 pounds of manure to spell out a special message. It basically says ‘Happy Birthday, Love You,’ but in shorthand. …
Famously Quoteworthy: Not a Flake
This is kind of hysterical. Republican Congressman Jeff Flake, [R-Ripped] released the following statement regarding his vote against H.Res.784, a bill “honoring the 2560th anniversary of the birth of Confucius and recognizing his invaluable contributions to philosophy and social and political thought.” “He who spends time passing trivial legislation may …
Going Out Guide Happy Hour | This Thursday
If you’re one of the few folks in DC who aren’t scared to cross the river, come celebrate summer on the Ballroom’s rooftop deck, and wish four of the Going Out Gurus a happy birthday this Thursday. There will be free cupcakes and a beach trip giveaway, too. Details here …
Free Mini Lava Cake on Obama’s Birthday
If you’re like us and were struggling to figure out how to celebrate Obama’s birthday, struggle no more – Dominoes Pizza has you covered. Aside from Z-Burger’s veritable avalanche of free food, you can also celebrate the food-day — uh, we meant birthday, whoops — at Domino’s Pizza, of all …
Happy Birthday Fix
Today is “The Fix‘s” birthday, so in the spirit of fixing up our site we figured we’d fix up a birthday greeting for Mr. Fix, and at the same time fix in a few fix references and try to set a fix sentence record. [7]
Step Right Up. Who Wants a D-Blago Behind Their Name?
Here’s an interesting fact: Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich could still appoint someone to fill Barack Obama’s U.S. Senate seat despite charges that he tried to barter it away for cash or a plum job in what prosecutors call “a political corruption crime spree.” What’s now unclear is how many candiates …
Ain’t No Party Like a Santana Moss Party
WaPo: Moss, Gathering Guests for His 29th The latest must-have for pro athletes: A big, blowout birthday party. Gilbert Arenas shared his 25th with 7,500 friends at Love nightclub, Caron Butler brought in Carmen Electra for his 28th at the Park, and now Santana Moss marks his 29th with a …