Today in History Highlights Notable Events
On this day events include the Battle of Lepanto in 1571 where allied Christians defeated the Ottoman fleet and the second battle of Saratoga in 1777 starting during the American Revolution. Edgar Allan Poe died in Baltimore in 1849 at age 40. Georgia Tech beat Cumberland 222 to 0 in 1916. East Germany formed in 1949. Marian Anderson joined the Met in 1954. Cats opened on Broadway in 1982 and later closed in 2000 after 7,485 performances. In 1985 hijackers seized the Achille Lauro, killing an elderly passenger and surrendering two days later.
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Lohan leaves Cirque Lodge after rehab stint in Utah
Lindsay Lohan exited the Cirque Lodge treatment center in Utah on Friday afternoon. Her mother Dina praised her daughter for taking action and healing as People magazine cited statements from the family.
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Birthdays today for notable figures across politics music and TV
Desmond Tutu is 76 Oliver North is 64 Kevin Godley is 62 John Mellencamp is 56 Tico Torres is 54 Yo Yo Ma is 52 Simon Cowell is 48 Charlie Marinkovich is 48 Toni Braxton is 40 Taylor Hicks is 31.
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