Today in History events from 1861 to 1980
On July 21 1861 the first Battle of Bull Run ended in a Confederate victory at Manassas Virginia. In 1925 John T Scopes was convicted in Dayton Tennessee for teaching Darwinian evolution a conviction later overturned. In 1969 Apollo 11 launched with Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin from the Moon. In 1980 draft registration began in the United States for men aged 19 and 20.
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Bul Run
Manassas
Dayton
Tenn
John T. Scopes
Neil Armstrong
Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin
United States
Read It and Weep TV movie on Disney screens fame as a nightmare
Kay Panabaker stars as Jamie a normal girl whose secret diary becomes a bestseller after she emails it to a teacher. Her alter ego Isabel gains power over her fame leading to talk shows stylists and publicists as Jamie asks who she is. Also highlights include Reba McEntire Greatest Moments 24 and Moyers on Faith and Reason PBS and Sex in Showtime.
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Disney
Kay Panabaker
Summerland
Jamie
Isabel
Reba McEntire
CMT
Fox
Homeland Security
Jack
Bierko
Richard Rodriguez
John Houghton
BI Moyers
Faith & Reason
PBS
Jaclyn Smith Parlayed Charlie’s Angels Fame Into Kmart Line
The 1985 deal made Jaclyn Smith a household name in budget fashion with annual sales peaking around 600 million dollars. She expanded into Jaclyn Smith Home goods, forming Jaclyn Smith International with partners Largo International and Hickory Hill Furniture, while maintaining a hands on role with manufacturers and retail promotions. Her ongoing goal is to be a holistic home resource, with potential cosmetics and jewelry lines in the future.
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Los Angeles
Jennifer Lopez
Sean “Diddy” Combs
Sean John
Kathy Ireland
Jaclyn Smith
Charlie’s Angels
Smith
Kmart
Angel
Max Factor
Tony Richmond
Gaston
Spencer Margaret
Hawaii
Bloomingdale's
New York
Charlie's Angels
Kelly Garrett
Ronen Zilt
Timberlake supports Spears despite breakup in GQ interview
Justin Timberlake says he still roots for Britney Spears and wishes her well in the August GQ interview. He recalls their Mickey Mouse Club years, notes they split in 2002, and contrasts that with his current life with Cameron Diaz while remaining out of the spotlight.
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New York
Justin Timberlake
Britney Spears
Timberlake
GQ Magazine
Spears
NBC
Matt Lauer
Cameron Diaz
Tabloid to pay Kate Hudson for libel damages
Kate Hudson wins libel damages from a supermarket tabloid over claims she was dangerously thin. The British National Enquirer edition agreed to pay undisclosed damages and print an apology for an October 2005 article.
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London
Kate Hudson
National Enquirer
Hud
Osment Hospitalized After Car Flip Near Los Angeles
Haley Joel Osment was hospitalized after his car flip while driving to his Los Angeles area home. Authorities said he apparently lost control of the vehicle in the LA suburb of La Cañada Flintridge, Cal. The actor was nominated for an Oscar for The Sixth Sense role.
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Los Angeles County
Greg Sisneros
Osment
Sisneros
Pasadena
LA Canada
Flintridge
Calif
Haley Joel Osment
Los Angeles
Notable Birthday List Includes Williams Reno Trudeau Lovitz
Comedian Robin Williams turns 55, former Attorney General Janet Reno reaches 68, cartoonist Garry Trudeau is 58, comedian Jon Lovitz 49, actress Alli Landry 33, and actor Jamie Waylett from the Harry Potter films is listed with age 17 among celebrants.
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Robin Williams
Atty. Gen
Janet Reno
Garry Trudeau
Jon Lovitz
Alli Landry
Jamie Waylett
Editor Contacts and subscription information
A list details newsroom editors and contact emails for Dennis Anderson Bill Snead Mike Shields Ann Gardner Tom Keegan Mindle Paget Jon Niccum Mark Fagan 6News World Online and other contacts plus subscription line with hours and redelivery guarantee.
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Dennis Anderson
Danderson
World
Bill Snead
Lsnead
Ljworld
Mike Shields
Mshields
Ann Gardner
Agardner
Tom Keegan
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Tabloid
Journal WorLd
Lawrence
Jworld.com
Ljworld.com
Kansas University
Cady Howard
Howard
Sunflowerbroadband
World Online
Joel Mathis
Convergence
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Ljworldcom
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L Jworld
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Pearson
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TCO
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