Today in history highlights from October events
On October 13 1792 the cornerstone of the executive mansion later named the White House was laid in the District of Columbia. In 1775 the U S Navy began with a Continental Congress order to build a fleet. In 1943 Italy declared war on Germany. In 1944 U S troops entered Aachen Germany. In 1960 the Nixon Kennedy third televised debate occurred.
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NBCs 1 vs 100 Accepts Challenge Against Deal or No Deal
NBC airings clash as 1 vs 100 pits a single player against a mob of a hundred challengers in a trivia battle. The format rewards correct moves with growing cash, but a single mistake ends the run and divvies up the prize among the remaining mob. Hosted by Bob Saget, the program contrasts with Deal or No Deal’s audience-driven setup.
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Nobel Prize for Orhan Pamuk Shocks World Readers
Orhan Pamuk, Turkish novelist and Columbia University fellow, won the Nobel Prize in literature, prompting celebration in Turkey and scholarly praise for his bold critique of Turkish life. The 54 year old said the award honors Turkish literature and culture, while noting the 7 a.m. announcement woke him.
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Sworldcom prompts reader comments on today’s stories
Readers are invited to share thoughts on Wednesday's news at Ijworldcom. The call encourages engagement on major stories, with readers submitting opinions and perspectives through the site’s comment feature.
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Ebert Eyes Oscars Comeback After Surgery and Recovery
Pulitzer winner and Ebert & Roeper co host says he will review The Queen this month then return to full time work early next year. He had June surgery to remove a cancerous salivary gland and July emergency surgery after a blood vessel burst.
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Birthday list notes ages for Simon Hagar Kerrigan Cohen and Ashanti
Singer Paul Simon turns 65, Sammy Hagar 59, Olympic skater Nancy Kerrigan 37, actor Sacha Baron Cohen 35, and singer Ashanti 26 in a compiled birthday update. The brief records each entertainer with their age as of the note date.
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