Pearl Harbor, Larry Bird and Snow?

1. On Dec. 7, 1917, America declared war on Austria-Hungary.

2. On this date in 1941, the Japanese Imperial Navy attacked the U.S. Fleet at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. More than 2,400 Americans lost their lives, and the surprise act catapulted the country into World War II. The following day, President Franklin D. Roosevelt asked Congress to declare war with the famous "Infamy" speech: 

"Yesterday, December 7, 1941—a date which will live in infamy—the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan. 

"The United States was at peace with that nation, and, at the solicitation of Japan, was still in conversation with its government and its emperor looking toward the maintenance of peace in the Pacific. Indeed, one hour after Japanese air squadrons had commenced bombing in the American island of Oahu, the Japanese ambassador to the United States and his colleague delivered to our secretary of state a formal reply to a recent American message. While this reply stated that it seemed useless to continue the existing diplomatic negotiations, it contained no threat or hint of war or armed attack."

3. The Army-Navy game on Dec. 7, 1963 was the first time that instant replay was ever used. 

4. American basketball player Larry Bird turns 55 today. Other notable birthdays include American actor Eli Wallach (b.1915), American political writer Noam Chomsky (b.1928), American actress Ellen Burnstyn (b.1932) and American singer Tom Waits (b.1949).  

5. Do you eat breakfast? Tomorrow morning, the Lorton Community Action Center and the South Fairfax Chamber of Commerce are holding a Business Breakfast at the Laurel Hill Golf Club. All of the proceeds benefit LCAC. You'll want to be at the club at 7:15 a.m. to hear discussions on how Five Guys Enterprises, LLC orchestrated a successful transition from small business to thriving franchise and how they are staying competitive in today’s economy. The price is $35 for SFCC members and $50 for non-members. 

6. Expect heavy rain today, with a chance of snow between 1:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. The low temperature will be 32, according to the National Weather Service.