october

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1871 – The Great Chicago Fire begins and goes on to kill 250 people, leave 100,000 people homeless, and destroy thousands of buildings (More info) 1956 – The New York Yankees' Don Larsen pitches the only perfect game in World Series history (More info)

Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Matt Damon Age: 43 Occupation: Actor, Screenwriter, and Activist Known For: Winning an Oscar for co-writing 'Good Will Hunting' along with close friend Ben Affleck, starring in the 'Ocean's' trilogy and the 'Bourne' series of movies, and his charitable work with organizations such as the ONE Campaign, H2O Africa Foundation, and Water.

Here's a list of some of the music you will be hearing on 96.9 KISS FM During this month.

The iPod, Apple’s MP3 player that revolutionized the way we listen to music, recently celebrated its tenth birthday. How do ya like them apples, Microsoft Zune!

Happy 40th birthday, Snoop Dogg! Today, Oct. 19, the Doggfather turns the big 4-0! It seems like just yesterday that a 23-year-old Snoop was rolling up in a pimped-out convertible rapping about “sippin’ on gin and juice” with his fellow Death Row crony Dr. Dre.

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Natalie Maines Age: 37 Occupation: Singer and Songwriter Known For: Achieving success as the lead vocalist for the female country trio, the Dixie Chicks, which has had chart-topping hits such as ‘There’s Your Trouble,’ ‘Wide Open Spaces,’ ‘You Were Mine,’ ‘Cowboy Take Me Away,’ ‘Without You,’ and ‘Travelin’ Soldier,’ and winning 13

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1888 – The Washington Monument officially opens to the general public (More info) 1936 – Harnessing the power of the Colorado River, Hoover Dam begins sending electricity over transmission lines spanning 266 miles (More info)