Today in History Highlights Lincoln Conspiracy and Nation Making
On July 7 1865 four men were hanged in Washington for conspiring with John Wilkes Booth to kill Lincoln. In 1807 Napoleon and Alexander signed the Tilsit treaty ending their wars. In 1898 the United States annexed Hawaii. Construction began on Boulder Dam in 1930. Eisenhower signed the Alaska statehood bill in 1958. Alaska became the 49th state in January 1959.
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Amusement Park Eats and Other TV Highlights
Food network's tour of American parks features boysenberries at a California theme park and cannelloni at Busch Gardens Virginia. Dolly Parton shares Dollywood barbecue. Disney Sunshine Gardens offers Mickey-shaped squash. Coney Island hosts hot dogs. Also coverage includes Live Earth at Giants Stadium and 60 Minutes warnings.
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Live Earth launches global tour amid climate debate
In Sydney the eight city Live Earth kickoff opens with an aboriginal welcome for over 150 performers. Al Gore delivers a video greeting as the concerts aim to raise climate awareness while critics question overall impact and sustainability of the plan. Proceeds target energy efficiency and offset emissions amid mixed public interest and logistical hiccups.
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Spears Apologizes for Umbrella Assault Incident
Britney Spears apologized for a 4 month old stunt in which she used an umbrella to attack a photographer’s car. She said she was preparing for a movie role and got carried away amid headlines of head shaving and party scenes in Los Angeles.
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Birthday ages for celebrities and athletes listed
The list notes birthdays for rock star Ringo Starr aged 67 historian David McCullough aged 74 actress Shelley Duvall aged 58 Olympic skater Michelle Kwan aged 27 and rapper Cassidy aged 25, reflecting diverse public figures with milestone years.
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Shelley Duvall
Michelle Kwan
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