Today in History Highlights and Historic Dates
August 26 1920 marks the 19th Amendment taking effect granting women the right to vote. Julius Caesar’s forces invaded Britain in 55 B C. Krakatoa began erupting in 1883 with escalating explosions. In 1957 the Soviet Union tested a ballistic missile. Charles Lindbergh died in 1974 at his Hawaii home aged 72 after his solo nonstop Atlantic flight.
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Emmy time headlines and previews for TV stars and sports
Emmy week preview covers Child Star Confidential with Lark Voorhies and fellow alumni, The 58th Primetime Emmy Awards hosted by Conan O Brien, and the NBC NFL clash. Also lists top picks in drama comedy and acting categories, plus Sunday highlights across CBS Fox ABC NBC and Animal Planet.
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Katrina Anniversary Dominates TV Coverage Across Networks
TV news and specials mark the Katrina anniversary with NBC Fox CNN and ABC CBS producing in depth reports and live from New Orleans and Gulfport. Spike Lee HBO History Channel HGTV CNN And NBCs Gulf Coast bureau anchor coverage with interviews including Mayor Ray Nagin and Sen Mary Landrieu.
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Oprah scam erupts tied to leadership academy
Eight questioned after a Grahamstown center crowd was told a $1.40 payment would yield $168 monthly for ten years. Oprah Winfrey knew nothing of the scheme, which drew 500 locals and followed her visit to interview applicants for the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls. Police seized 160 applications and about $280 as scams flourish in South Africa.
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Birthday ages for actors and musicians
Actor Macaulay Culkin is 26. Author Ben J. Wattenberg is 73. Rhythm and blues singer Valerie Simpson is 60. Rock singer Shirley Manson is 40. Rock musician Adrian Young is 37.
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