Valley Forge celebrated for 225th encampment anniversary
Valley Forge National Historical Park marks 225 years since Washington and 11 000 Continental Army established the winter encampment in 1777. The event includes lantern tours and 18th century music. historians note suffering, discipline, and later training under von Steuben.
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Far From Heaven dominates New York Film Critics Circle Awards
The Julianne Moore drama wins best film and best director Todd Haynes, with Dennis Quaid and Patricia Clarkson as supporting winners and Edward Lachman for cinematography. Daniel Day-Lewis grabs best actor for Gangs of New York. AFI lists 2002's top ten including About a Boy Adaptation Antwone Fisher Chicago Frida Gangs of New York The Hours The Lord of the Rings The Two Towers The Quiet American.
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Notable births today among actors musicians and directors
Today highlights include Ossie Davis Keith Richards Steven Spielberg Leonard Martin Ray Liotta Brad Pitt DMX Katie Holmes and Christina Aguilera with birthdays and public milestones noted in major outlets.
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Celia Cruz Released From Hospital After Delicate Surgery
Salsa queen Celia Cruz was released from a New York hospital after a delicate surgery on December 5. Her husband Pedro Knight, who had colon cancer surgery in September, remains by her side as physicians order two to three months of rest. Cruz, in her late 70s, reportedly experiences memory lapses and flubbed lyrics at the Latin Grammys in September.
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London Hair Plot Sparks Police Involvement
Reports allege Prince Charles aide Sir Michael Peat notified police after a plan to seize Prince Harry's hair for DNA testing. People magazine notes the incident aimed at resolving questions about paternity.
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Begley Climbs Oak to Stop Santa Clarita Road Widening
Actor Ed Begley Jr joined environmental activist John Quigley in climbing an ancient Santa Clarita oak to protest its planned removal for a road widening. Begley, who admitted fear of heights, said the climb was essential to save the tree after Quigley spent 44 days in the branches.
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Exhibit honors Baseball legend Roberto Clemente in San Juan
A new exhibit at the Museum of Puerto Rican Art in San Juan presents Clemente memorabilia including signed bats gloves cereal boxes and cards. curator Elliott Castro notes the life and career are documented as never before while executive director Carmen Ruiz Fischler emphasizes the legacy for future generations. Clemente played for the Pirates from 1955 to 1972.
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