Today in History: Guadalcanal Battle Ends in Allied Victory
On February 9 1943 the Guadalcanal campaign concluded with an Allied victory over Japan in the southwest Pacific. Also on February 9 1825 the House elected John Quincy Adams president after no candidate won a majority. In 1950 Senator McCarthy charged the State Department with Communist infiltration. In 1964 The Beatles made their first live US TV appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show.
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TV Tonight Offers Spooky Cheerleader Odds and Classic Comedy
A lineup of genre fare includes CBS Ghost Whisperer with a vengeful former cheerleader haunting rivals at 7 p.m. and Disney film Kim Possible So the Drama at 7 p.m. on Disney. TNT presents The Grudge at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. with mixed reviews, while Comedy Central airs Coming to America at 9 p.m. and Fuse features Puppet Master at 9 p.m. TV options also include Close to Home 8 p.m., Las Vegas 8 p.m., Monk 8 p.m., Numb3rs 9 p.m., Law Order 9 p.m., Psych 9 p.m., and a retro Foul Play at 9 p.m. on TCM.
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Anna Nicole Smith dies at 39 in Florida hotel collapse
Hollywood FL Anna Nicole Smith died at a Seminole Hard Rock Hotel room after collapsing. Broward medical examiner will perform autopsy. cause under investigation. Her death follows the 2006 Bahamas death of her 20-year-old son Daniel and high profile estate fights with stepson E. Pierce Marshall over her late husband J. Howard Marshall II. The paternity of her infant daughter Dannielynn remains disputed with Howard K Stern and Larry Birkhead contesting fatherhood. Emergency hearing set in Los Angeles.
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The Who announce European arena tour with Townshend and Daltrey
Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey, both in their sixties, performed briefly to prove they are fit for a European tour. The 14 country run starts May 8 in Lisbon, ends July 9 in Helsinki, following Endless Wire, The Who's first new album in over twenty years.
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O Neal faces review over Malibu public safety incident
Prosecutors weigh charges after Ryan O Nea l fired a public safety item during a Malibu home altercation with son Griffin. He was released on 50000 bond. he says a warning shot aimed to frighten Griffin who brandished a fireplace poker. The incident also involved Griffin's pregnant girlfriend.
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Notable Birthday Roundup Includes Mia Farrow and Travis Tritt
Actress Mia Farrow turns 62, while Travis Tritt celebrates his 44th birthday. Other birthdays include Joe Pesci at 64, Alice Walker at 63, Judith Light at 58, Jason George at 35, Ziyi Zhang at 28, and David Gallagher at 22.
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