Tuesday, Jan 12

Good morning!

We will continue to examine the causes of the Civil War.

Homework - President Obama will give his last State of the Union speech, as required by the US Constitution tonight at 9 p.m. - please watch some of the address. (It will be on most major news channels)

Current Events

Alabama won its' fourth NCAA football championship since 2009, 45-40 over Clemson last night.

Gabby Cajou is the Player of the Week in girls' basketball - POTW

Lawmakers propose giving $$$ support to districts for full-day kindergarten

Today in History

1935

Amelia Earhart became the first person to fly solo from Hawaii to California.

1964

The first government report regarding the dangers of cigarette smoking was issued by the U.S. Surgeon General, Luther Terry.

1969

New York Jets win the Super Bowl!!!

1973

Baseball's American League adopted the "designated hitter" rule which allowed another player to bat for the pitcher.

2002

The first al-Qaeda prisoners arrive at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

2003

Outgoing Illinois governor George Ryan cleared the state's death row by commuting the sentences of 167 inmates.

2011

The Arab Spring movement begins in Tunisia when demonstrators take to the streets to protest chronic unemployment and police brutality.