Today in History Highlights Historic World Events
May 2 1945 marked Soviet capture of Berlin and Allied surrender of Nazi troops in Italy and parts of Austria. Also noted are the 1519 death of Leonardo da Vinci at Cloux France the 1670 Hudson Bay Co charter by Charles II the 1863 wounding of Thomas Stonewall Jackson at Chancellorsville and his death eight days later the 1890 organization of Oklahoma Territory and the 1972 death of J Edgar Hoover after 48 years as FBI head.
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Ertegun bio on Atlantic Records airs on PBS
The documentary "Atlantic Records The House that Ahmet Built" profiles Ahmet Ertegun, founder of Atlantic Records, his rise from a Turkish diplomat’s son to shaping American rhythm and blues with artists like Ray Charles and the Drifters. It notes his disputes over genre, late-life tributes, and his death in 2006. It also lists other TV highlights for the evening.
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Tayfun Bademsoy
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Genesis
Rolling Stones
Bette Midler
Aretha Franklin
Roberta Flack
John Coltrane
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Tom Poston Dies at 85 Icon of TV Comedy
Los Angeles veteran comic Tom Poston died at age 85 after a brief illness. He starred as George Utley on Newhart and Franklin Delano Bickley on Mork and Mindy and appeared in Rabbit Test and The Princess Diaries 2. He is survived by his wife Suzanne Pleshette and children from previous marriages.
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Ellen DeGeneres hosts show from hospital bed
Ellen DeGeneres, recovering from a back injury, broadcasts her syndicated talk show from a hospital bed with guests seated in adjustable beds. She joked about recovery, and Ryan Seacrest appeared as the first guest in this unusual setup.
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Journalists and editors contact list for ljworld staff
A compiled roster lists Dennis Anderson Bill Snead Caroline Trowbridge Ann Gardner Tom Keegan Mindie Paget Jon Niccurn Mark Fagan and partners 6News GNews director Cody Howard Mediaphormedia LLC Joel Mathis with phone numbers and emails for newsroom leadership and affiliates.
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Poll questions on immigration reform and road funding
A Tuesday poll asks if immigration reform should lead to citizenship for many illegal aliens, with a Yes option. It also asks if the county should require developers to pay for new roads, noting the winner as Yes and directing readers to ljworld.com for more responses and voting.
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Birthday ages for entertainers and athletes listed
Wrestler and actor The Rack whose real name is Dwayne Johnson turns 35. Singer Engelbert Humperdinck is 71, activist Bianca Jagger is 62. Singer songwriter Larry Gatlin is 59, Olympic figure skater Sarah Hughes is 22.
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