August 26, 2015 Ten years ago this Saturday, Hurricane Katrina made landfall on the Gulf Coast. What happened next was more than just a natural disaster — especially in New Orleans, where the failure of the city’s levees unleashed flooding that left roughly 80 percent of the city underwater. In all, more than 1,500 died either during the storm or in the famously bungled aftermath — which saw local, state, and federal officials uncoordinated and overwhelmed. More than 1 million more in the Gulf region were displaced.

Paul O'Grady is an English comedian, actor, and presenter born on June 14, 1955 in Birkenhead, England. He is best known for his self-titled show and his alter ego Lily Savage. He has also presented several travel and animal documentaries. Paul O'Grady is a member of Comedian Age, Biography and Wiki 💰 Net worth: $8 million Some Paul O'Grady images About English Comedian, actor, and presenter who hosts his own self-titled show and occasionally transforms into his alter ego Lily Savage.

This is Masterpiece. ELIZABETH: "The true and sensational life "of Captain R.P. : adventurous seducer, wrecker, and suspected murderer"? JUDGE: How do you plead? Not guilty. (crowd murmuring) To Ross Poldark. MAN: He's tenacious. In truth, I would do the same again. Is that a threat, Ross? Is it?! You think you can do as you please! ROSS: Cannot love overcome such obstacles? ROSS: If you can risk your heart again, then so can I.

Sandra Day O'Connor was a groundbreaking figure in American history, becoming the first woman to serve on the United States Supreme Court. Born on March 26, 1930 in El Paso, TX, she was appointed to the position by President Ronald Reagan in 1981 and served until 2006. Her appointment was a major milestone in the fight for gender equality in the United States. Sandra Day O'Connor is a member of Supreme Court Justice Age, Biography and Wiki 💰 Net worth: $15 Million Some Sandra Day O'Connor images

Van Jones is an African American author, attorney, and activist born on September 20, 1968 in Jackson, TN. He is best known for his New York Times bestselling book, The Green Collar Economy, and for appearing on the 2009 Time magazine list of the 100 Most Influential People. He is an advocate for environmental and civil rights causes. Van Jones is a member of Novelist Age, Biography and Wiki 💰 Net worth: $85 Million About African American author known for his New York Times bestselling book, The Green Collar Economy.