Today in History highlights from Sept 17 across years
On September 17 events shaped U S history including the 1787 signing of the Constitution by delegates in Philadelphia the 1862 Antietam battle during the Civil War the 1920 founding of the American Professional Football Association in Canton Ohio and the 1976 NASA shuttle Enterprise unveiling in Palmdale California.
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All the King's Men debuts in New Orleans with stars
Hundreds greet Sean Penn Jude Law and Kate Winslet at the New Orleans premiere held outside Tulane University. Gov Blanco and director Steven Zaillian praise Katrina recovery effort and the film’s return to the city. Cast includes James Gandolfini Mark Ruffalo and Patricia Clarkson. Open nationwide Friday.
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British stars urge action to end Darfur fighting
Elton John Annie Lennox Bob Geldof and Emma Thompson sign a letter urging Britain to prioritize Darfur with a UN force. They condemn inaction as the Khartoum government and Janjaweed are blamed for atrocities amid 180k-200k deaths and 2 million displaced.
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Darfur
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Annie Lennox
Bob Geldof
Emma Thompson
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Khartoum
African Union
U.N. Security Council
Birthday ages for entertainers in current notes
Actor Paul Benedict turns 68, rapper Doug E Fresh reaches 40, Keith Flint of Prodigy is 37, Vinnie of Naughty By Nature is 36, Anastacia is 33, and Nona Gaye turns 32.
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Prodigy
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Naughty By Nature
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Irwin Legacy exploited by fake stickers arrest in Australia
A close friend of Steve Irwin condemned reports that people were using the crocodile hunter’s name to profit. A 20 year old woman was arrested for selling fake Irwin stickers to raise money for Wildlife Warriors, appeared in court and was fined. Irwin died Sept 4 after a stingray barb struck him during a filming off Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.
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