Chris Chaberski
Celebrity Birthdays for December 25 — Jimmy Buffett and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Jimmy Buffett
Age: 66
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician
Known For: His "island escapism" style of music, songs such as 'Margaritaville' and 'Come Monday,' his devoted base of fans known as Parrotheads, and owning several themed restaurants
This Day in History for December 25 — ‘White Christmas’ Premieres, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1066: William the Conqueror is crowned King of England (more info)
1776: George Washington and the Continental Army cross the Delaware River, hoping to surprise a Hessian force celebrating Christmas at their winter quarters in Trenton, New Jersey (more info)
NRA Calls for Armed Guards at Schools
Wayne LaPierre, the executive vice president of the National Rifle Association, read a statement Friday morning in reaction to last week's shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut. He called for installing armed guards in schools to prevent future gun violence against students.
New Movies This Weekend — ‘Jack Reacher,’ ‘This Is 40,’ ‘On the Road’ and More
This weekend sees a variety of new releases, from star-studded Hollywood action and big-name comedy, to smaller, art-house fare and an animated classic now in 3-D. And that’s not even including next Tuesday’s Christmas openings, which, all combined, makes for a very busy—and very fun—holiday moviegoing experience.
This Day in History for December 20 — Elvis Drafted Into Army, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1803: The Louisiana Purchase is completed at a ceremony in New Orleans (more info)
1860: South Carolina becomes the first state to secede from the United States (more info)
Celebrity Birthdays for December 19 — Jake Gyllenhaal and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Jake Gyllenhaal
Age: 32
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Roles in films like 'Donnie Darko,' 'The Day After Tomorrow' and 'Jarhead,' earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor as Jack Twist in the film 'Brokeback Mountain,' being the little brother of actress Maggie Gyllenhaal, and previous relationships with Kirsten
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)
NRA Breaks Silence, Plans Press Conference on Friday
The National Rifle Association went quiet after last week's shootings in Newtown, Connecticut, and many have been wondering what the gun-advocacy group would have to say. On Tuesday, the NRA released an official statement:
Celebrity Birthdays for December 17 — Milla Jovovich and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Milla Jovovich
Age: 37
Occupation: Actress and Model
Known For: Appearing in 'Dazed and Confused,' 'The Fifth Element,' and 'The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc,' starring in the film adaptation of the video game 'Resident Evil,' and founding the production company Creature Entertainment
This Day in History for December 17 — Wright Brothers’ First Flight, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1903: Near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, Orville and Wilbur Wright make history's first successful flight in a self-propelled, heavier-than-air aircraft (more info)
1944: The U.S. Army announces the end of its policy of holding Japanese-Americans in internment camps, allowing "evacuees" to return home (more in
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
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