Today in History Highlights Major Disasters and Crises
A look back at historic events: the 1965 Northeast blackout left 30 million people in seven U.S. states and two Canadian provinces without power for up to 13½ hours. Also noted are the 1872 Boston fire, Kristallnacht in 1938, and 1963 Japanese disasters killing miners and train passengers.
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Desperate Housewives actor Kennedy fired after misconduct
Los Angeles AP report says Page Kennedy, who joined this season as Caleb, was fired from Desperate Housewives after a studio led investigation into allegations of improper conduct. His final appearance airs Sunday. Details unavailable. Kennedy had hoped the role would raise his profile.
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Reader Comments Ignite Online Discussion
Readers are invited to share thoughts on today’s stories at Ijworld.com. The page prompts readers to add their perspectives, facilitating a lively online community discussion.
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Tom Cruise taps Paul Bloch as head of publicity
Hollywood shake up places Paul Bloch, veteran publicist and Rogers Cowan cochair, in charge of Cruise and Cruise Wagner publicity, replacing sister Lee Anne DeVette who led campaigns since 2004. Cruise faces prior publicized clashes and Holmes engagement news surrounds.
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Birthdays of Graham Hall Ferrigno Pepa Lachey
Former Sen. Bob Graham turns 69, with actor Robert David Hall of CSI age 57, actor Lou Ferrigno age 53, rapper Pepa age 36, and singer Nick Lachey of 98 Degrees age 32.
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