Al Roker will celebrate his 54th Birthday in Beijing today. Plus, you won't believe the origin of aerial photography. Check out the picture of the day.

Get your day started with a little eye candy.

52 years ago today the bikini made it's debut, shocking the fashion world and drawing immediate bans in countries all over the world. Find out more in the picture of the day.

One of the most versatile actors in the world is celebrating a big birthday today, and he shares it with some rock-and-rollers who definitely know how to party. Plus, don't miss the picture of the day -- it's wombaterrific.

Arnold is 61 today. The body has changed a little bit but the Speedo is the same.

Martha Stewart turns 67 today. Stewart is 3rd on Forbes' list of the 20 Richest Women in Entertainment with a net worth of $638 million. (Billionaires Oprah Winfrey and J.K. Rowling top the list.)

A flying cat and kids. A great summer day on the lake.

Happy 66th birthday, Paul McCartney.

Today is Monday, Sept. 8. Birthdays include Comic actor Sid Caesar who turns 86. Our picture of the day is a trubute to underdogs.

It's Monday and our picture of the day is from the most unusual residential neighborhood in the world. A neighborhood being built with oil profits.

Today's birthdays include "I Dream of Jeannie" star Barbara Eden who turns 74. Our picture of the day is all about monkey love. It's sad, sweet and touching.

Presumptive Democratic nominee Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) turns 47 today. Opponent John McCain turns 72 on August 29. Our picture of the day- Sandstorm!

No parking in front of a fire hydrant. Where's my axe? The firemen had to enjoy this.

The Beijing Olympics are underway after the most spectacular Opening Ceremonies ever. Headlines around the world declare -- "hallucinating", "a masterstroke", "mesmerizing." Photo is user-generated public domain.

Courage and perseverance have a magical talisman, before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish into air. John Quincy Adams

Today is Monday, June 30, the 182nd day of 2008. There are 184 days left in the year. Todays pic: The "quints" relaxing on a park bench.

Author JK Rowling turns 43 today. Rowling earned $300 million last year - $50 million more than Oprah. Rowling was a struggling mother on welfare before she penned the Harry Potter series and transformed herself into the world's only billionaire author.

You've seen a cactus but have you seen a catcus. Or is it cat floss? Your call.

Today is Monday, July 14, the 196th day of 2008. Have you ever wondered why he smells like a cat?

Happy Labor Day. Today is Monday, Sept. 1. What will today's top celebrities look like in 2040? Our picture of the day is a look into the future. Check it out.

Today is Thursday, Aug. 28. Country singer Shania Twain turns 43 today. Our picture of the day is one fat cat. (No, it's not a Washington politician.)

Today is Thursday, Nov. 6. Today's birthdays actress Sally Field who turns 62. Our picture of the day is something you won't believe - but it's real.

TGIF. Today's picture of the day: The Kung Fu Cat srikes again.

Summer is over. Today is Monday, September 22nd, the first official day of fall Today's birthdays include singer Joan Jett, who turns 50. Our picture of the day is a real scream.

Our picture of the day is a simple yet powerful ad that will make you think.

Today is Tuesday, Sept. 9. Birthdays include actress Angela Cartwright from The Danny Thomas Show who turns 56. Our picture of the day is a centenarian celebration.

Remembering the most anticipated step in human history and looking into the "Eye of God."

On Aug. 16, 1977, Elvis Presley, died at his Graceland, at age 42. The coroner recorded cardiac arrhythmia as the cause of death but deliberately omitted the fact that it was caused by an overdose of multiple prescription drugs.

This is the day Jim Morrison died and Tom Cruise was born. Plus, check out "the birdman" in today's pic.

Today is Tuesday, Sept. 16. Today's birthdays include actress Lauren Bacall who turns 84. Our picture of the day -- the aftermath of Ike.

Today is Friday, Sept. 19. Birthdays today include James Lipton who is 82 and Adam West who is 78 and Twiggy who is 59. Check out our picture of the day and don't miss our video on Adam West and Interview with James LIpton.

Today is Friday, Aug. 29. Today's birthdays include Michael Jackson who turns 50. What would Jacko look like without all of the surgery? Take a look.

Today's birthdays include David Lee Roth, the former lead singer for Van Halen who turns 54. Don't miss our picture of the day. It's bad. Really bad.

Today is Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008. Today's birthdays include Brigitte Bardot who turns 74. Our picture of the day is a frightening example of overloading.

Today is Friday, Nov. 21. Today's birthdays include actress Goldie Hawn who turns 63. Is our picture of the day proof that aliens are on earth?

Today's birthdays include Cindy Williams. The Laverne and Shirley star is 61 today. Don't miss our picture of the day. It's a very young Michael Phelps in his first race.

It's Monday, August 18 and for many it's back-to-school day.. Today's birthday's include Robert Redford. The Sundance Kid turns 71.

Today is Saturday, Sept. 13. Today's birthdays include actress Jacqueline Bisset who turns 64.

Eddie Munster (Butch Patrick) is 55 today. The Munsters debuted in 1964 and lasted only 2 years but is considered one of the greatest TV comedies of all time. It was cancelled after getting demolished in the ratings by the premiere of ABC's Batman.

Today is Wednesday, Sept. 17. Today's birthdays include comedian and GB Radio Show guest Rita Rudner who turns 55. Do you think your job is tough? Check out our picture of the day.

You've heard of stumping for votes. Before he was in politics, the Governator went around pumping for votes.

Today is Sunday, Nov. 2. If you didn't set your clocks back last night, it's an hour earlier than you think! Today's birthdays include actress Stephanie Powers who turns 66. Our picture of the day - a good idea gone bad.

Today's Birthdays include GB Member Roger McGuinn. Heads Up - in this weeks GB Insider, McGuinn takes another step to reduce his carbon footprint.

Today is Thursday, Nov. 13, the 318th day of 2008. Today's bitrhdays include actress and TV host Whoopie Goldberg who turns 53. Our picture of the day is a 1988 Ford Van. Why? You'll see.

Today is Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008. Today's birthdays include actor Richard Gere who turns 59. Our picture of the day is one of collective consternation. Say what? Check it out.

Today is Saturday, Sept. 6. Today's birthdays include actress Swoosie Kurtz who turns 64. Our picture of the day is a 10 on the cute scale.

Today is Wednesday, Aug. 27, the 240th day of 2008. There are 126 days left in the year. Pic of the day: "naptime."

Today is Tuesday, Aug. 19, the 232nd day of 2008. There are 134 days left in the year. Our picture of the day has nothing to do with Dr. Seuss.

Sir Mick Jagger turns 65 today and despite an estimated personal worth of $500 million, Mick vows to rock on. The Stones recently completed the biggest-grossing tour in the history of rock.

Happy birthday America. Independence Day honors the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.

Today is Wednesday, November 19. It's a very busy day for celebrity birthdays including Larry King who turns 75. Our picture ofthe day is a reminder to stop and look around every now and then.

Today is Tuesday, July 15, the 197th day of 2008 and our picture of the day is from one of the greatest days in Olympic History.

Today is Saturday, Aug. 30, the 243rd day of 2008. Birthdays today include Peggy Lipton from The Mod Squad who turns 61. Our pic of the day is a $7,000 a night getaway.

Today is Wednesday, September 3rd. Today's birthdays include Beach Boy Al Jardine who turns 66 and Actress Valerie Perrine who turns 65.

Today is Thursday, Oct. 23. Today's birthdays include soccer great Pele who turns 68 today. Are you carving a pumpkin this year? Check out our picture of the day.

Today is Sunday, Sept. 7. Today's birthdays include singer Chrissie Hynde of The Pretenders who turns 52.

Today is Friday, Nov. 14, the 319th day of 2008. Today's birthdays include Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and heir to the throne, who turns 60. Our picture of the day is a real hot dog.

Today is Monday, November 17, the 322nd day of 2008. There are 44 days left in the year. Happy birthday to Actor Danny DeVito who turns 64. Our picture of the day is a couple of toothless smiles.

Peggy Fleming, 1968 Olympic gold medalist and breast cancer survivor, turns 60 today. Fleming's medal signaled the return of U.S. dominance after a 1961 plane crash claimed the lives of all 18 members of the U.S. figure skating team.

Today is Tuesday, Oct. 7, the 281st day of 2008. Today's birthdays include Joy Behar of "The View" who turns 66. Our picture of the day is a wheelbarrow full of orphans.

Today is Friday, Sept. 5, the 249th day of 2008. Birthdays include comedian Bob Newhart who turns 79 and actress Rachel Welch turns 68. Our picture of the days is from one of the strangest places on the planet.

Today's Birthday's include this former teen idol. He's turning 65. Can you identify him?

Today is Saturday, Nov. 8, the 313th day of 2008. Today's birthdays include actress Alfre Woodard who turns 55. Our picture of the day is the latest from Honda robotics designed to help the elderly and others walk.

Today is Sunday, September 21st, Today's Birthdays include actor-comedian Bill Murray who turns 58. Our picture of the day should help keep your sandwich for getting eaten at work.

Happy Halloween. Today is Friday, Oct. 31, the 305th day of 2008. Today's birthdays include TV journalist Jane Pauley who turns 58. Our picture of the day -- then and now.

Today is Wednesday, Sept. 24. Today's birthdays include Sheila MacRae, better known as Alice Kramden on "The Honeymooners," who turns 84. If you like to sew you'll live our picture of the day. Or maybe not.

Today is Saturday, Oct. 18, the 292nd day of 2008. Today's birthdays include actress Pam Dawber (Mork & Mindy) who turns 57. Our picture of the day is boomer taking a nap.

Today is Sunday, Aug. 24. Today's birthdays include baseball hall-of-famer Cal Ripken Jr. who turns 48. Our picture of the day is a close encounter of the ostrich kind.

"Sex and the City" star Kim Cattrall turns 52 today and country crooner Kenny Rogers turns 70. Our pic of the day is a neighborhood battle of church signs. Check it out.

"For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others." Check out today's Birthdays.

Today's birthdays include legendary radio personality Paul Harvey who turns 90. Harvey is still heard on about 600 radio stations although his workload has been reduced of late because of health issues. Now you know "The Rest of the Story."

Today is Monday, Sept. 29, the 273rd day of 2008. The Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashana begins at sunset.Today's birthdays include TV news personality Bryant Gumbel who turns 60.

Picture of the Day - The American Film Institutes 3rd greatest female star of all time saving gas money.

Today is Sunday, Oct. 5, the 279th day of 2008. Today's Birthdays include actress Karen Allen who turns 57. Our picture of the day is a proud mother.

Today is Tuesday, Aug. 26, the 239th day of 2008. In 1968, the Democratic National Convention opened in Chicago, igniting protests and violence in the streets.

'The Dark Knight' grossed a record $18.5 million from 12:01 a.m. Friday preview showings only -- 3 a.m. and 6 a.m. screenings were not counted. Our picture of the day reveals the Dark Knight 5,000 years ago.

Come on. Let's twist again! Today is Friday, Oct. 3, 2008. Today's birthdays include Chubby Checker who turns 67. Today's picture: a dirty race.

Today is Friday, Sept. 12, the 256th day of 2008. Today's birthdays include Linda Gray (Dallas) who turns 68. Our picture of the day -- the classic pie chart.

Today is Thursday, October 30th, the 304th day of 2008. Today's birthdays include Actor Henry Winkler. "The Fonz" turns 63. Our picture of the day is the worst restaurant concept ever.

On this day in 1948, Allen Funt's "Candid Microphone," later titled "Candid Camera," made its television debut on ABC. The premise of the show involved concealed cameras filming ordinary people being confronted with unusual situations.

Today is Wednesday, Nov. 5, the 310th day of 2008. Today's birthdays include Grammy Award winning singer Art Garfunkel who turns 67. Our picture of the day: HISTORY

Today is Thursday, Aug. 14, the 227th day of 2008. It's a big day for celebrity birthdays including Comedian Steve Martin who turns 63. Check out the others and our picture of the day.

Today is Thursday, Oct. 9, the 283rd day of 2008. Today's birthdays include Emmy Award-winning actor Tony Shalhoub who turns 55. Our picture of the day is a 1920s economy car.

Today is Tuesday, Sept. 30, the 274th day of 2008. Today's birthdays include actress Actress Angie Dickinson who turns 77. Our picture of the day: Granny likes to party.

Today is Wednesday, Oct. 1. Today's birthdays include former President Jimmy Carter who turns 84. Our picture of the day is an historic one from 100 years ago.

Today is Tuesday, Oct. 28th, the 302nd day of 2008. Today's birthdays include Microsoft Founder Bill Gates who turns 53. Our pictures of the day: celebrity Look-alikes.

It slammed into the earth 50,000 years ago producing a massive explosion equivalent to a thermonuclear explosion 150 times stronger than the atomic bombs used at Hiroshima and Nagasaki. It's our picture of the day.

Today is Election Day, Tuesday, Nov 4. Today's birthdays include former newsman Walter Cronkite who turns 92. Our pictures of the day -- beautiful and disturbing.

Today is Monday, Oct. 20, the 294th day of 2008. Today's birthdays include rock hall of famer Tom Petty who turns 57. Our picture of the day is an upcoming collaboration between Barack Obama and Sara Palin.

Today is Tuesday, Sept. 2. On this day in 1945, Japan formally surrendered, ending World War II. Today's birthdays include actor Mark Harmon who turns 57.

Today is Thursday, October 2. Today's birthdays include singer/actor Sting who turns 57. Today's picture: We all get a little confused every now and then.

Who needs the Olympics? The13th Annual Redneck Games were held recently. Events include Redneck Horseshoes, Mud Pit Belly Flop, Hubcap Hurlin', and, of course, Wet T-shirt contest.

Today's celebrity birthdays will definitely have you laughing! And can you believe it's been almost 40 years since the birth of one of America's most popular video games? Come on in for a look back, and an amazing picture of the day.

Today is Wednesday, July 16, the 198th day of 2008. It's the anniversary of a day that changed the world. A day that some say saved the world and others say threatens the world forever.