Morning Minutes: Dec. 18

 

Word of the Day

Eventuate ih-VEN-chuh-wayt (verb) To come out finally; result, come about - www.merriam-webster.com

Website of the Day

Steven Spielberg

www.playmountain.net

Today is the birthday of director Steven Spielberg (he was born in 1946). Head to this website if you want the latest news on the living legend. The website is a general movie site, but it also has a page devoted to Spielberg news.

Number to Know

80: Percent of fake Christmas trees that are made in China, according to the U.S. Commerce Department.

This Day in History

Dec. 18, 1956: Japan joins the United Nations.

Today’s Featured Birthday

Actor Brad Pitt (49)

Daily Quote

“Even as an adult I find it difficult to sleep on Christmas Eve. Yuletide excitement is a potent caffeine, no matter your age.” - Carrie Latet