Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Billy Gibbons
Age: 62
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: Being one of the famously-bearded guitarists of the blues-rock band ZZ Top, which is known for songs like ‘Legs,’ ‘La Grange,’ ‘Tush,’ and ‘Tube Snake Boogie’
Oh boy! This is super funny from Jim Carrey!
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1773 – In Boston Harbor, a group of Massachusetts colonists dump 342 chests of tea into the harbor in what would come to be known as the Boston Tea Party (More info)
1920 – The Haiyuan earthquake, magnitude 8.5, rocks the Gansu province in China and kills an estimated 200,000 (More info)
December 16, 2011 No excuses this holiday season. There is NEVER a good reason to drink and drive, and Operation Tipsy Tow is now underway through the holidays to give you a ride home.
They will offer free rides and even tow your car home for you
It wouldn’t be Christmas time without Christmas movies, and even though the same half-dozen or so holiday classics tend to be played again and again during December two Christmas films folks are still not sick of are ‘A Christmas Story’ and ‘It’s a Wonderful Life.’
Rodney Atkins has responded to reports that he was arrested and charged with domestic assault of his wife, Tammy Atkins, last month at their Tennessee home. According to court documents, his wife claimed that he attempted to smother her with a pillow and that he grabbed her by the face to throw her down the hallw
After his arrest for alleged domestic assault, Rodney Atkins said he was left no choice but to file for divorce from his wife of over 13 years. TMZ has obtained the divorce documents, which include Tammy Atkins’ counter complaint and what both parties are seeking as part of their separation.
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Tim Conway
Age: 78
Occupation: Actor and Comedian
Known For: His role as an inept officer on the popular 1960s WWII sitcom ‘McHale’s Navy,’ and his hilarious work as part of the legendary comedy ensemble on ‘The Carol Burnett Show’
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1791 – Virginia becomes the last state to ratify the Bill of Rights, making the first ten amendments to the Constitution law and completing the revolutionary reforms begun by the Declaration of Independence (More info)
1939 – ‘Gone with the Wind’ premieres at Loew’s Grand Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia (More info)
Today is National Cat Herding Day! What's it all about?
Dolly Parton is the lone country music beauty to find her way on to Men’s Health’s list of the 100 Hottest Women of All Time. The country queen comes in at No. 92 — just a smidgen hotter than singer Linda Ronstadt, but quite as hot as ’70s actress Susan George.
Wow. Merry Christmas! Because you, XL Nation
