Memorial Day Weekend marks the start of the summer season, so why not celebrate? There are a few Android apps that will get you in the holiday spirit, whether you’re commemorating the day itself, or going on a shopping spree. From menu-planning to photo-sharing, these Android apps will make your Memorial Day Weekend a memorable one. The US Holidays & Special Occasions Android app lets you mark your upcoming celebrations with helpful countdown s for each. The $1.99 Android app gives you a complete list of upcoming holidays, with Wikipedia links so you can learn their significance. An update to the app allows you to add custom events as well, though it could use better calendar sync options. AP Mobile is utilizing Android apps to push out small and specific apps, including the recently added Today in History.  For 99 cents, you’ll get a daily history lesson, making it relevant to your current day. Read More

The number of “This-Day-In-History” websites on the web is mind blowing – but what if you’re a history buff who enjoys getting that type of stuff on the go? The AP have you covered – they just launched an app called “Today In History” on Android Market that is an incredibly polished application showing events and birthdays from that day, and a historical picture that also becomes a jigsaw puzzle. Pretty cool application that’ll cost you $1 to grab. Read More

Michael Jackson burned his hair while filming a PEPSI commercial on January 27, 1984. I know this because I was born the same day and have been quick to inform people that a historic event took place on the same day Michael Jackson burned his hair (see what I did there?). I also know because the Associated Press has a new app full of such tidbits called Today in History (99 cents USD). Today offers a daily puzzle, celebrity birthday reminder, and a timeline of historic events that have taken place on a given day. Launching Today on February 21 will bring up short tidbits about historic events such as the assassination of Malcolm X, the stroke that led to President John Quincy Adams’ death, and the dedication of the Washington Monument. Unfortunately, there’s a glaring omission from these tidbits: they don’t link to full articles. One would think that a Read More