This Day in History: Dec. 12

90 Day Fiancé alum Ashley Martson is ready to move past her rocky marriage to Jay Smith after filing for divorce for the third time.A source close to Marston, 34, tells Us Weekly exclusively that she “is focused on her kids and is trying to heal from the messy divorce.”The Pennsylvania resident — who has a son and a daughter from a previous relationship — confirmed to Us that she refiled for divorce from the 23-year-old Jamaica native. “Yes, I did [refile for divorce].

Also on this day: Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei observes the planet Neptune, but mistakes it for a star. (Neptune wouldn't officially be discovered until 1846 by Johann Gottfried Galle.)Queen Mary II of England dies after more than five years of joint rule with her husband, King William III.John C.

direct to your inbox When the new mutant strain of coronavirus was discovered a week ago and Tier 4 restrictions brought in, a number of countries introduced measures at their borders to limit travel from the UK.

Another Biden walks free. Joe Biden’s niece Caroline Biden pleaded guilty to DUI on Dec.

Us Weekly can exclusively reveal the identity of Joe Giudice‘s new girlfriend, two months after he hinted that he’d found love with a lawyer in Italy after finalizing his divorce from Teresa Giudice.Us confirms that the former construction business owner, 48, has been dating Daniela Fittipaldi for a few months — and the twosome have already taken a big step in their budding romance.“They have been together since the summer,” a source tells Us. “They’re doing great.

Also on this day:  French army officer Alfred Dreyfus is convicted of treason in a court-martial that triggers worldwide charges of anti-Semitism. (Dreyfus would be vindicated eventually.) Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini, who would brcome the first naturalized U.S.

John Mulaney is seeking treatment for alcoholism and cocaine addiction after nearly 20 years of sobriety.The 38-year-old comedian checked into a rehab facility in Pennsylvania earlier this month and will attend a 60-day program, The New York Post’s Page Six reported on Monday, December 21.The Chicago native has spoken openly about his past struggles with addiction, covering the personal topic in his Netflix stand-up specials New in Town, The Comeback Kid and Kid Gorgeous.

Also on this day: During the American Revolutionary War, Gen. George Washington leads his army of about 11,000 men to Valley Forge, Pa., to camp for the winter.A coal mine explosion in Jacobs Creek, Pa.

Also on this day: The 13th Amendment to the Constitution, abolishing slavery, is declared in effect by Secretary of State William H. Seward.

Also on this day: France recognizes American independence. Franz Schubert’s Symphony No.

A sheriff in Pennsylvania told “Fox & Friends” on Monday that he changed his political affiliation to Republican because of the “shift in ideals of the Democratic Party at the national level,” including a “socialist agenda.” Fayette County Sheriff James Custer said he switched to the Republican Party after considering the move for several months. He noted that the coronavirus pandemic and the related restrictions helped influence his decision.

Also on this day: Union forces led by Maj. Gen.

After saying “God bless Texas,” Vice President Mike Pence on Thursday gave a rousing endorsement of a lawsuit filed by the Texas attorney general and backed by President Trump that aims to throw out the election results in four key battleground states won last month by President-elect Joe Biden. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican, is suing to prevent electors from Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Georgia from certifying Biden’s victories.

Also on this day:  Mississippi is admitted as the 20th state of the Union. Women are granted the right to vote in the Wyoming Territory.

Michelle Pfeiffer and Lucas Hedges are the ultimate duo in the upcoming flick “French Exit”.

Clara Berry is having some fun in the sun for her special day.