History notes mark Challenger disaster and era milestones
A history snippet recalls the January 28 1986 Challenger explosion that killed seven crew members including Dick Scobee and Christa McAuliffe. It also notes Henry VI’s death in 1547 Edward VI’s succession, Yale News debut in 1878 and U S ending direct control over Cuba in 1909.
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Cape Canaveral
Francis R
Dick” Scobee
Michael J. Smith
Ronald E. McNair
Ellison S. Onizuka
Judith A. Resnik
Gregory B. Jarvis
Christa McAuliffe
Yale News
Yale Daily News
New Haven
Conn
United States
Cuba
Royal couple visit Philadelphia to start U S trip
Prince Charles and Camilla greeted crowds outside Independence Hall as they began a two day visit to the United States focusing on youth development urban renewal and environmental stewardship. They toured West Philadelphia met officials and touched the Liberty Bell before attending a National Constitution Center reception.
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Philadelphia
Prince Charles
Camilla
Independence Hall
Prince of Wales
Duchess of Cornwall
United States
Debbie Lefevre
West Philadelphia
Park Service
National Constitution Center
Journal-World contact and staff directory listing
The Lawrence Journal-World provides multiple contact numbers and email addresses for departments including Local News City Government County Government Kansas University Lawrence Schools Business Sports Arts and Entertainment and Obituaries. It lists editors and staff with direct lines and emails and notes external partners and subscription assistance.
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Jjworld.com
Lawrence
Dennis Anderson
Danderson
L Jworld
Bill Snead
Lsnead
Ljworld
Karrey Britt
Kbritt
Ann Gardner
Agardner
Tom Keegan
Tkeegan
Mindie Paget
Mpaget
Lworld
Jon Niccum
Jiccom
Mark Fagan
Mfagan
Houston blues legend King discharged after fever illness
Houston blues icon B B King, 81, left Galveston hospital after treatment for a fever and flu. He plans to perform in Fort Worth, with rescheduled June dates for Galveston Orange and Tyler concerts. King’s age and diabetes prompted close monitoring and antibiotics were given.
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Houston
B.B. King
Galveston
Tina France
Lieberman Management of
New York
King
Grand Opera House
University of Texas
Paul
Notable Birthdays for Public Figures Today
Actor Alan Alda turns 71, film director Frank Darabont 48, singer Sarah McLachlan 39, singer Joey Fatone Jr of N Sync 30, singer Nick Carter of Backstreet Boys 27, and actor Elijah Wood 26.
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Alan Alda
Frank Darabont
Sarah McLachlan
Joey Fatone Jr
N Sync
Nick Carter
Backstreet Boys
Elijah Wood
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England
Henry Will
Edward VI
Edward VII
Academy of Music
Charles
Academy
Rod Stewart
John Lithgow
Ed Rendell
U.S
Sharon Thaler
International House
Victoria Frings
University of Pennsylvania
Prince and Duchess
Arch Street Presbyterian Church
New York City
Social Services
Harlem
Harvard Medical School
Center For Health and the Global Environment
Mais
Prince Charles, Prince OF Wales
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall
Martin Luther King Jr
Heavenly Hall
Chip Somodevilta
AP Photo
Journal-World Contact US
News Partners
É News
Cody Howard
6News
Howard
Sunflowerbroadband
World Online
Joal Mathis
Convergence
Imathis
L Jworld.com
Chris Bell
al Bonner
Slath St
Corey Cae
Ijworld.com
Doctor Atomic Symphony
John Adams
Saint Louis Symphony
Carnegie Hall
BBC
Adams
David Robertson
Robertson
Monster Garage
Long Beach
Calif
Jesse James
California
West Coast Choppers
Air Resources Board
James
Sandra Bullock
Discovery Channel
Mark Smith
Orchardipying
Kasold
Sally Heilman
Pearson
Ther
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