Chris Chaberski
Celebrity Birthdays for December 27 — Hayley Williams and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Hayley Williams
Age: 24
Occupation: Singer and Songwriter
Known For: Being the lead vocalist for the band Paramore, routinely being named one of rock's sexiest women, and appearing on rapper B.o.B's hit 'Airplanes'
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)
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
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.
This Day in History for December 22 — Repeal of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,’ and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1807: At the urging of President Thomas Jefferson, Congress passes the Embargo Act, forbidding trade with all foreign countries (more info)
1941: British Prime Minister Winston Churchill arrives in Washington, D.C., for a series of meetings with President Franklin Delano Roosevelt on a unified Anglo-American war strat
Celebrity Birthdays for December 22 — Ralph Fiennes and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Ralph Fiennes
Age: 50
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Playing Lord Voldemort in the 'Harry Potter' film series, giving Oscar-nominated performances in 'The English Patient' and 'Schindler's List,' and a 2007 incident in which he joined the Mile High Club with a Qantas flight attendant
Celebrity Birthdays for December 21 — Samuel L. Jackson and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Samuel L. Jackson
Age: 64
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Appearing in more than 100 movies, most notably 'Pulp Fiction,' the 'Star Wars' prequel trilogy and 'Snakes on a Plane,' being an avid golfer, and his hilariously and famously foul mouth
This Day in History for December 21 — Pilgrims Hit Plymouth Rock, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1620: William Bradford and the Mayflower Pilgrims land on what is now known as Plymouth Rock in Plymouth, Massachusetts (more info)
1898: Pierre and Marie Curie discover radium (more info)
Celebrity Birthdays for December 20 — Jonah Hill and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Jonah Hill
Age: 29
Occupation: Actor, Screenwriter and Comedian
Known For: Roles in films like 'Superbad,' 'Knocked Up,' 'Funny People,' 'Get Him to the Greek' and 'Moneyball', and creating the short-lived cartoon 'Allen Gregory'
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
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: