Chris Chaberski
This Day in History for December 19 — House Impeaches Bill Clinton, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1776: Thomas Paine publishes one of a series of pamphlets in the Pennsylvania Journal titled 'The American Crisis' (more info)
1777: George Washington's Continental Army goes into winter quarters at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania (more info)
Westboro Baptist Church to Protest Newtown Funerals; Internet Retaliates
Members of the Westboro Baptist Church, known for protesting the funerals of U.S. armed servicemen and women, announced that they plan to picket the upcoming funerals of victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. This did not go over well on the Internet.
27 Dead, Including 20 Children, in Connecticut Elementary School Shooting (UPDATED)
NOTE: This post will be continually updated as new information comes in. Video and photos are below. All times Eastern.
UPDATE 6:30 p.m.: Originally it was thought that Adam Lanza, the gunman, shot his mother at the Sandy Hook Elementary school, where she was a teacher's aide. ABC has learned that, in fact, Nancy Lanza was killed at her home (by her son) prior to the massacre. He then drove to the
This Day in History for December 13 — Saddam Hussein Captured, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1577: Sir Francis Drake sets out from Plymouth, England, on his round-the-world voyage (more info)
1862: At the Battle of Fredericksburg, Confederate General Robert E. Lee defeats the Union Major General Ambrose E. Burnside in a decisive loss for the Union army (more info)
Celebrity Birthdays for December 13 — Taylor Swift and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Taylor Swift
Age: 23
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician
Known For: Selling eleventymillion albums and singles, winning a boatload of Grammys and CMA awards, being all-around cultural phenomenon, and her endless string of celebrity boyfriends
Would You Do Your Christmas Shopping in January to Save Money? — Survey of the Day
We all know some of the best sales of the year come right after Christmas. So here's an interesting thought: Why not do your holiday shopping in early January and get more bang for your gift-giving buck?
Who Has Better Toy Prices: Amazon or Big Box Stores?
Trying to find the lowest prices on toys this holiday season? The latest industry report indicates that Amazon.com has better deals than retail giants Walmart, Target and everyone else.
This Day in History for November 16 — Federal Reserve Bank Opens, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1907: Indian Territory and Oklahoma Territory collectively enter the United States as Oklahoma, the 46th state (more info)
1914: The Federal Reserve Bank of the United States officially opens (more info)
Man Who Accused Elmo Puppeteer Kevin Clash of Underage Sexual Relationship Recants
On Monday, news broke that an unnamed 24-year-old man had accused Kevin Clash, who is the creator and puppeteer of Elmo on 'Sesame Street,' of engaging in a sexual relationship with him when he was 16. Today, that man has recanted his allegations.
This Day in History for November 13 — Vietnam Memorial Dedicated, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1841: James Braid first sees a demonstration of animal magnetism, which leads to his study of the subject he eventually calls hypnotism (more info)
1927: The Holland Tunnel opens to traffic as the first Hudson River car tunnel linking New Jersey to New York City (more info)
Jared Loughner Sentenced to Life in Prison Without Parole
In a federal court today in Tuscon, Arizona, Jared Loughner received a life sentence without parole for his shooting rampage in January 2011 that killed six people and wounded 13, including then-U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords (D.-Ariz.).
Celebrity Birthdays for November 9 — Lou Ferrigno and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Lou Ferrigno
Age: 62
Occupation: Actor and Bodybuilder
Known For: Winning a Mr. America title and two consecutive Mr. Universe titles, portraying the title role in the CBS television series 'The Incredible Hulk,' and currently serving as a celebrity personal trainer