On Jan. 5, 1066, Edward the Confessor, King of England since 1042, died after a reign of nearly 24 years.
Ten years ago
Attacks across Iraq killed more than 120 Iraqis and 11 U.S. service members. A building used as a hostel by pilgrims in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, collapsed, killing 76 people. Christian broadcaster Pat Robertson suggested that Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s severe stroke was divine punishment for “dividing God’s land.” (Robertson later apologized.)
Five years ago
John Boehner was elected speaker as Republicans regained control of the House of Representatives on the first day of the new Congress. White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs announced he was stepping down. Roberto Alomar and Bert Blyleven were elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
One year ago
The price of oil plunged again, falling below $50 a barrel for the first time since April 2009. Jury selection began in the trial of accused Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Sarah Zabel presided over Florida’s first legally recognized samesex marriages hours before the ban on such unions formally expired.
— By The Associated Press
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