March 27, 1912: In Washington, D.C., Helen Taft, wife of
President William Taft, and the Viscountess Chinda, wife
of the Japanese ambassador, plant two Yoshino cherry
trees on the northern bank of the Potomac River, near
the Jefferson Memorial.

The event commemorated a gift, by the Japanese of some
3,020 cherry trees to the U.S. government.

The planting of Japanese cherry trees along the Potomac
was first proposed by socialite Eliza Scidmore, who raised
money for the endeavor.

After learning of the first lady’s interest, the Japanese
consul in New York suggested making a gift of the trees
to the U.S. government from the city of Tokyo.

Helen and William Taft

The Mayor of Tokyo Yukio Ozaki gave the US capital 3,000
cherry blossom trees as a gift to celebrate the friendship between the US and Japan. The cherry blossom is the
national flower of Japan.

Impact the lives of St. Jude kids – St. Jude Children’s
Research Hospital.

The U.S. Postal Service unveiled the "Betty White Forever Stamp" on Thursday during a ceremony at the Los Angeles
Zoo and Botanical Gardens.

Reba McEntire hits include "Whoever’s in New England”
and her cover of Bobbie Gentry’s "Fancy."

An actress in films and television. McEntire starred in the
television series Reba, which aired for six seasons. She
also owns several businesses, including a restaurant and
a clothing line.    

Lady Gaga (Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta) was born
in New York City.   
    
   

The Oscar-winning songwriter, singer, actress and style icon
with hits like "Poker Face" and "Born This Way" is 40 years
young today.