Iran Hostage Release as Reagan Era Begins
Today in history notes mark the Jan 20 1981 release of 52 American hostages by Iran, occurring minutes after the transition from President Carter to Reagan, alongside 1887 Senate action leasing Pearl Harbor as a naval base, 1942 Wannsee Conference on the final solution, and 1986 Britain France Channel Tunnel plans.
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High School Musical lights up Disney screen at seven
A teen romance wrapped in a backstage satire stars Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens as Troy and Gabriella who meet on vacation and rejoin at their high school, where love, talent shows, and the pressure of popularity collide. The review notes a thin plot and mixed pacing but highlights catchy numbers and a self affirming message.
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NBC plans 416 hours of Turin Winter Olympics coverage
NBC and cable partners will offer 416 hours of Winter Games coverage from Turin over 16 days starting February 10, averaging about 24.5 hours daily. NBC executives seek strong U S performances to boost interest, with taped primetime events due to time differences and live results on the Olympics site.
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Reese Witherspoon wore Chanel gown worn before at Globes
The gown worn by Reese Witherspoon at Monday's Golden Globes was not vintage but had been worn by Kirsten Dunst in 2003. Chanel apologized for the oversight after photos showed Dunst wearing the dress at an earlier awards event.
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Birthday ages for celebrities announced
Actor James Denton turns 43 known for Desperate Housewives. Rock musician Paul Stanley of KISS is 54. Comedian Bill Maher reaches 50. Country singer John Michael Montgomery is 41. Actor Skeet Ulrich is 36.
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