Today in History highlights Magellan and Meredith events
On Sept 20 1919 Ferdinand Magellan set sail from Spain seeking a western route to the Spice Islands, though he was killed en route and one of his ships completed the circumnavigation. In 1962 James Meredith faced enrollment barriers at the University of Mississippi before eventually being admitted. In 1973 Billie Jean King defeated Bobby Riggs in straight sets in the so called battle of the sexes at the Houston Astrodome.
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Saturday's Hot Lotto Numbers Report
The drawing listed numbers 1 20 21 30 32 with a 15 as the Powerball or extra ball. No further context on results or timing provided.
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Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin memorial remembered in Australia
Public memorial at Australia Zoo for Steve Irwin drew about 5000 attendees including Prime Minister John Howard. Russell Crowe, Terri Irwin and children attended as tributes highlighted Irwin’s love of family and country. Flags flew at half staff while networks aired the hourlong ceremony watched worldwide.
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Jericho and Kidnapped Lead Tonight's TV Lineup
CBS airs Jericho at 7 p.m. featuring Jake Green in a paranoid small town saga and a looming global threat. NBC's Kidnapped at 9 p.m. follows Leopold Cain’s frantic private eye-assisted search amid family secrets and a mysterious disappearance.
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Will Denton
New York
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Latimer King
Delroy Lindo
Leopold
Contact info for Kansas City World editors and services
Dennis Anderson, Bill Snead, Mike Shields, Ann Gardner, Tom Keegan, Mindie Paget, Jon Niccum, Mark Fagan, Cody Howard, World Online Joel Mathis, and SUBSCRIPTIONS line list editors and contact numbers. The notice covers newsroom contacts, subscriptions, and redelivery guarantees with hours for weekdays and weekends.
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Diddy Combs sparks Ben Franklin High School assembly
Benjamin Franklin High School drew about 750 students as Sean Diddy Combs appeared on stage to urge focus and hard work. He urged students to take responsibility for their future and stay in school while the district plans to use his message in an anti truancy campaign. Combs said his new album Press Play is due next month.
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Notable birthdays this week include Loren Meara and Cole
Actress Sophia Loren turns 72, comedian Anne Meara reaches 77, actor Gary Cole hits 50, and Kristen Johnston becomes 39. Also celebrating are rock duo Gunnar Nelson and Matthew Nelson at 39, highlighting a slate of prominent anniversaries in entertainment.
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Anne Meara
Gary Cole
Kristen Johnston
Gunnar Nelson
Matthew Nelson
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