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Hulton Archive, Getty Images This Day in History for January 17 – Chevy Corvette Debuts and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1929 – Popeye the Sailor Man, a cartoon character created by Elzie Segar, first appears in the Thimble Theatre comic strip (More info)
1950 – In what would come to be called the Great Brinks Robbery, thieves steal more than $2 million from an armored car in Boston (More info)
Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images Giants Sack The Pack, 37-20
The Giants have upset the Green Bay Packers 37-20 to move onto the NFC Championship game next Sunday against the 49ers in San Francisco at 6:30PM.
Michael Buckner, Getty Images Van Halen ‘A Different Kind of Truth’ Vinyl Announced
The year is starting off just right for Van Halen fans who have anxiously been awaiting any word on the forthcoming new album that has kept the Internet buzzing with rumors for the past several weeks.
And things just got even better for VH vinyl aficionados, who
Mike Coppola/Getty Images Bruce Springsteen Performs In Asbury Park [VIDEO/PHOTOS]
The Light Of Day Foundation funds research into possible cures, improved treatments and support for patients suffering from Parkinson’s disease and other related illnesses. This weekend the organization has staged many events in Asbury Park.
Facebook / Niki Dalessio Niki Dalessio — Babe of the Day [PICTURES]
Niki Dalessio is a dancer, choreographer and actress who was the ‘East Coast Captain Morganette of the Year’ in 2011. She is a huge Philly sports fan who owns her own entertainment & promotional company.
Paramount Pictures Whatever Happened to ‘Goonies’ and ‘Indiana Jones’ Star Jonathan Ke Quan?
Then: Jonathan Ke Quan’s first acting gigs were in two of the most memorable movies of the ’80s. He starred as Short Round in ‘Indiana Jones and The Temple of Doom,’ and as Data in ‘The Goonies.’ He was also brought on during the fifth season of ‘Head of the Class‘ to portray Jasper Kong, but his previous magic didn’t rub off, and the sitcom was cancelled.
Mark Wilson, Getty Images Official: 2 Marines In `Deplorable’ Web Video ID’d [VIDEO]
An official says the Marine Corps has identified at least two of the four Marines in an internet video that purports to depict them urinating on Taliban corpses in Afghanistan.
Jeff Zelevansky, Getty Images Jets Owner Defends QB, Understands Frustrations
Jets owner Woody Johnson defends embattled quarterback Mark Sanchez’s work ethic and says he thinks “everybody’s a little frustrated” after the team failed to make the playoffs.
Stephen Dunn/Chris McGrath/Gene Lower, Getty Images 10 Things in Pro Sports That Should Exist in Real Life
We love sports. They provide an escape from our mundane lives, while we watch the athletic endeavors of our favorite players.
- Atlantic City Unveils Plans For Year-Round Water Park [AUDIO]
- Another Day Of Chemical Smell In Parts Of NJ
- Expecting NJ Parents Are Well-Supported, Study Shows [AUDIO]
- Strange Chemical Smell In Parts Of NJ [VIDEO]
- Gov. Christie Still No Answer On Higher Office Run [AUDIO]
- Bill Introduced to Give Tax Credits To E-ZPass Commuters [AUDIO]
- More New Jersey Homeowners Turn to Short Sales [AUDIO]
