December 11th


1792: King Louis XVI of France is put on trial for treason by the National Convention. He makes things worse by parking his carriage in the handicapped spot in front of the courthouse.


2008: Bernard Madoff is arrested and charged with securities fraud… and really, really embarrassing his mother.


2009: Tiger Woods announced an indefinite leave from professional golf to focus on his marriage… and getting tested for every sexually transmitted disease known to man.