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Father’s Day Fast Facts

Here is a look at Father’s Day, celebrated the third Sunday in June. Facts June 20, 2021 – Father’s Day. According to Hallmark, Father’s Day is the fourth-largest card-sending occasion with 72 million cards given every year. Fifty percent of all Father’s Day cards are purchased for fathers, according to Hallmark. Almost 20 percent of

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Edward Snowden Fast Facts

Here is a look at the life of Edward Snowden, who admitted to leaking information about US surveillance programs to the press. Personal Birth date: June 21, 1983 Birth place: Elizabeth City, North Carolina Birth name: Edward Joseph Snowden Father: Lonnie Snowden, former Coast Guard officer Mother: Elizabeth Snowden, federal court administrator Marriage: Lindsay Mills

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Saif al-Islam Gadhafi Fast Facts

Here is a look at the life of Saif al-Islam Gadhafi, son of late Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi. Personal Birth date: June 25, 1972 Birth place: Tripoli, Libya Birth name: Saif al-Islam Gadhafi Father: Moammar Gadhafi, former leader of Libya for 42 years Mother: Safia (Farkash) Gadhafi Education: El-Fateh University, Libya, Degree in architectural engineering,

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Lionel Messi Fast Facts

Here is a look at the life of soccer player Lionel “Leo” Messi, who plays for FC Barcelona and Argentina’s national team. Personal Birth date: June 24, 1987 Birth place: Rosario, Argentina Birth name: Lionel Andrés Messi Father: Jorge Messi, factory worker Mother: Celia Cuccittini de Messi Marriage: Antonela Roccuzzo (June 30, 2017-present) Children: Ciro,

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Ramadan Fast Facts

Here is a look at Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. In 2022, Ramadan is expected to begin at sundown on April 2 and end on May 1. (Dates may vary slightly by country depending on the first sighting of the crescent moon.) Facts Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim year. Ramadan

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Princess Diana Fast Facts

Here’s a look at the life of Diana, Princess of Wales. Personal Birth date: July 1, 1961 Death date: August 31, 1997 Birth place: Norfolk, England Birth name: Diana Frances Spencer Father: Edward John, 8th Earl Spencer Mother: Frances (Ruth Burke-Roche) Spencer Marriage: Charles (Philip Arthur George), Prince of Wales (July 29, 1981-August 28, 1996,

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