Today in History December 2 Highlights
Today’s history notes mark milestones from 1961 Fidel Castro declaring Marxist Leninist rule to 1991 the release of American hostage Joseph Cicippio. Other events include Monroe Doctrine outline in 1823, John Brown’s 1859 execution, Ford Model A debut in 1927, and EPA opening in 1970.
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Fidel Castro
Cuba
James Monroe
Western Hemisphere
John Brown
Harpers Ferry
Georges-Pierre Seurat
Paris
Ford Motor Co
New York Municipal Airport
LaGuardia Field
LaGuardia Airport
Chicago
University of Chicago
Senate
Sen. R. McCarthy
R-Wis
Environmental Protection Agency
William D. Ruckelshaus
San Salvador
el Salvador
Ita Ford
Maura Clarke
Dorothy Kazel
Jean Donovan
Joseph Cicippio
Lebanon
Enron Files for Chapter 11 and Jerusalem Bus Bombing
A decade ago Enron filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in one of the largest corporate failures. A bombing on a bus in Jerusalem killed 15 Israelis and followed suicide attacks that left bystanders dead. In sports, Kolas Escude helped France win the Davis Cup by defeating Australian Wayne Arthurs in five sets.
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U.S
Enron
Wecen
Jerusalem
Kolas Escude
France
Qatar Wins 2022 World Cup Host Bid, U S Loses Out
One year ago the tiny desert nation of Qatar won the 2022 World Cup host bid over the United States marking the first Middle East hosting of soccer's showcase. Actress Rena Sofer turns 43 today, and actress Lucy Liu is also 43.
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Qatar
United States
Middle East
Rena Sofer
Lucy Liu
Christmas Craft Show returns to Aiken
The 41st annual Christmas Craft Show at the H Odell Weeks Activities Center in Aiken features exhibitors from the Southeast offering furniture paintings pottery jewelry and more. Santa will visit Saturday with Craft for Kids and food options include Southern barbecue and kettle corn.
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H. Odell Weeks Activities Center
South Carolina
Aiken
Kiersten Warfield
City of
Santa Claus
Santa Land
Warfield
Adele and Foo Fighters Lead Grammys Nominations 2012
Adele tops nominations with six including album of the year for 21 and Rolling in the Deep. Bruno Mars and Foo Fighters also earn six each, while Kanye West leads with seven including All of the Lights and four total nominations.
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Adele
Bruno Mars
The
Foo Fighters
Kanye West
West
Rihanna
Elton John
Kanye
See Grammys Weekend Reviews and J Edgar The Muppets
Coverage highlights the Grammys weekend with a review section and cinema notes on J Edgar and The Muppets. Readers get quick takes on performances and film assessments across entertainment pages.
Weekend events light up Aiken county with festive plans
The 41st annual Christmas Craft Show runs 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at H Odell Weeks Activities Center with free admission. Downtown Aiken tree lighting led by Mayor at 6 p.m. on Laurens Street. "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" at Aiken Community Playhouse at 8 p.m. Also "Fruitcakes" by Edgefield County Theatre Co. at 8 p.m. Tickets phone numbers: 642-7631 642-7634 648-1438 803-637-3833.
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H. Odell Weeks Activities Center
City of Aiken
Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department
Fred Cavanaugh
Laurens Street
Richland Avenue
Aiken Community Playhouse
Newberry St
N.W
Aikencommunityplayhouse.com
Edgefield County Theatre Co
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Newledge
Kinyarwanda
Lads & Jockeys
Outrage
Tinker
Prananereanaesenendi
Ann Nenene Comics
H. Odell
National Weather Service
Ashley
Aiken Standard
Anne
Lu Pinckney
Ann Hawken
Arthur Christmas
Review
J. Edgar
Muppets
Happy Feet
Hugo
Ea & A
Meveyge
Marilyn x
Aiken County
Editorial
Aikenstandard. Com
AllAbout
Facebook
Hammond Hill
DuPont Planetarium
USCA
Call
Aiken Civic Ballet
Aiken County Historical Museum
New Ellenton
Main Street
Old Whiskey Road
Ohio Avenue
Burns Dance Studio Performing Company
Santa
Debi Toporoff
Roscoe
Nurse Quacker
Whiskey Road
GVW Volunteer Fire Department
Graniteville
Leavelle McCampbell
Warrenville
U.S. Highway 421
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