Today in History Highlights From 1940 to 1999
July 10 events include the Battle of Britain start in 1940 affecting southern England air campaigns. Wilson urged Versailles ratification in 1919 Senate deliberations. Armistice talks opened at Kaesong in 195? The Telstar satellite launched from Cape Canaveral in 1962. Boris Yeltsin became Russia’s first elected president in 1999.
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Kaesong
Telstar
Cape Canaveral
Fla
Boris N. Yeltsin
Rambunctious Tai Shan reaches 56 pounds on first birthday
The National Zoo marks Tai Shan’s first birthday as a 56 pound giant panda cub. Kept by Dr. Suzan Murray, the cub has moved from milk to bamboo and enjoys daily play with Mei Xiang. Staff plan to wean him and pursue future breeding under China’s agreement.
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Tal Shan
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Washington, D.C
Washington
Tai Shan
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Lisa Stevens
Tian Tian
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Journal-World contact numbers and submission options
Local and specific department contacts for the Journal-World are listed with phone numbers for Local News City Government County Government Kansas University Lawrence Schools Business Sports Arts and Entertainment Obituaries and Photo Reprints plus an outside Lawrence toll free line. The notice invites story ideas and feedback through email the website feedback form and direct calls.
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Lawrence
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Pirates of the Caribbean Sequel Debuts Record $132 Million
Johnny Depp stars as Dead Man's Chest opens to a record 132 million for the weekend in U S and Canada. The film tops Spider-Man 2002 114.8 million debut and dwarfs the Curse of the Black Pearl 46.6 million opening. Friday 55.5 million and Saturday 44.7 million set first two day and single day records. Top 12 weekend gross 206.5 million up 48 percent from last year with Superman Returns second at 21.85 million.
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Los Angeles
Johnny Depp
Jack Sparrow
Disney
Cme
Jerry Bruck
Heimer
Hollywood
U.S
The Times They Are A-Changin' Opens on Broadway
Twyla Tharp directs a Dylan inspired musical about a cirCus teenager. Michael Arden plays the lead with Thom Sesma as his father and Caren Lyn Manuel as the circus performer. Preview Sept 25, opening Oct 26 at Brooks Atkinson Theatre. Reviews praised performances and choreography.
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New York
Twyla Tharp
Billy Joel
Broadway
Bob Dylan
Brooks Atkinson Theatre
the Times
Michael Arden
Thom Sesma
Caren Lyn Manuel
San Diego
Old Globe Theatre
The
San Diego Union-Tribune
San Francisco Chronicle
Birthday ages for famous entertainers and figures
Folk singer Arlo Guthrie turns 59, Eunice Kennedy Shriver reaches 85, former boxer Jake LaMotta is 85, banjo virtuoso Bela Fleck turns 48, singer-actress Jessica Simpson is 26, and writer-producer Earl Hamner Jr. is 83. The list notes notable birthdays across music, sport, acting, and literature.
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Arlo Guthrie
Eunice Kennedy Shriver
Jake LaMotta
Bela Fleck
Jessica Simpson
Earl Hamner Jr
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