Today in History March events across centuries
On March 8 1862 the ironclad CSS Virginia rammed and sank the USS Cumberland and damaged the USS Congress near Newport News Virginia during the Civil War. In 1702 Queen Anne ascended the throne after William III’s death. In 1854 Commodore Perry made his second landing in Japan and soon after helped secure a treaty. In 1999 Yankees legend Joe DiMaggio died in Hollywood Florida at age 84.
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Last Stand of the 300 and Soundies History Promos
A TV guide feature reviews History channel’s Last Stand of the 300 on 480 B.C. Sparta vs Persia, then PBS Soundies history hosted by Michael Feinstein. It recalls ancient warrior culture, a Panoram jukebox, and early screen fame for performers like Doris Day and Liberace.
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Louis Armstrong
Nat King Cole
Doris Day
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Fox
Melinda Doolittle
Sarah Vaughn
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Brandon Rogers
Idol controversy links past lingerie photos to current Idol season
Frenchie Davis, eliminated from Idol in 2003 over lingerie images, has faced renewed scrutiny as Antonella Barba stays on Idol amid unverified racy photos. Activists and fans cite race as a factor, while Davis notes not guilt but questions fairness and potential apologies from producers. Davis now stars on Broadway in Rent and defends a path forward despite lingering publicity.
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Antonella Barba
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Belinda Foster
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Ali
Chris Tian
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Paula Abdul
Ruben Studdard
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State Department flags Borat creator as rights victim in Kazakhstan
The annual rights report criticizes Kazakhstan for canceling Sacha Baron Cohen’s . kz domain as offensive. It notes monitoring of emails and blocking opposition sites, plus propaganda in chats. Lance Bass eyes an October memoir Out of Sync detailing his life in N Sync and space ambitions. Rosie O'Donnell recounts Columbine trauma and treatment, describing upside down therapy and antidepressants as life saving.
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Kazakhstan
Sacha Baron Cohen
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Baron Cohen
Central Asia
New York
Lance Bass
Rosie O'Donnell
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Columbine High School
Colorado
O'Donnell
Timbaland Hopes to Rebuild Britney Spears Comeback
Producer Timbaland aims to help Britney Spears reclaim her career with a plan to work overseas, inviting Justin Timberlake to join. Spears has recently completed a stint at Promises Malibu rehab after a tumultuous period including head-shaving and clubbing.
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Britney Spears
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Justin Timberlake
Nelly Furtado
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Spears
Justin
Britney
Malibu
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Readers are invited to share story ideas with Lawrence Journal-World via email or the newsroom feedback form. Specific contact lines cover Local news City government County government Kansas University Lawrence schools Business Sports Arts and entertainment Obituaries and photo reprints with dedicated phone numbers.
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Editorial Staff and Subscription Contacts
Editors and department heads listed with phone numbers and emails followed by subscription line. Includes managing editor Dennis Anderson and sports editor Tom Keegan, plus 6News director Cody Howard and World Online editor Joel Mathis. Subscription line provides numbers and redelivery guarantee for in-town papers.
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Today's KU Big 12 poll and Emporia trip question
A reader poll asks how Kansas will fare in the Big 12 tournament with options from win it all to lose in the quarterfinals and includes a second question about attending Free State’s state tournament in Emporia. The winner message directs readers to a website for more votes.
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Birthdays: Actors and singers celebrate milestones
Actor Fred die Prinze Jr. is 31. Singer Randy Meisner turns 61. Actress Andrea Parker reaches 38. Actor James Van Der Beek at 30. Rhythm and blues singer Kameelah Williams of 702 is 29. Aldan Quinn is 48. Shawn Mullins noted as a rock singer. The Thames is mentioned with 20 browning Io in error.
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Aldan Quinn
Shawn Mullins
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