On This Day in History and Notable Events
A chronology notes Shakespeare’s death on his presumed birthday in 1616, James Buchanan’s birth in 1791, Roosevelt’s 1910 Sorbonne speech, the 1940 Rhythm Night Club Fire, Hank Aaron’s 1954 755th homer, Ranger 4’s 1962 moon mission, Columbia protests of 1968, Sirhan Sirhan’s 1969 sentence, the 1987 Bridgeport building collapse, McDonald’s Beijing opening in 1992, YouTube’s 2005 debut, Vatican talks on abuse, Yeltsin’s 5th anniversary death, Iraq withdrawal plans, Virginia Tech killings, Norio Ohga’s death, and other closely dated milestones.
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New York
William Shakespeare
United States
James Buchanan
Franklin County
Theodore Roosevelt
Sorbonne
Paris
Natchez
Miss
Hank Aaron
Milwaukee Braves
Sirhan Sirhan
Robert F. Kennedy
Bridgeport
Conn
McDonald’s
Beijing
YouTube
Zoo
Jawed Karim
San Diego Zoo
Vatican
John Paul II
Boris Yeltsin
Moscow
U.S
Iraq
George W. Bush
Virginia Tech
Sony Corp
Norio Ohga
Tokyo
The
Associated Press
Southern accuracy hotline information
A notice invites readers to report inaccuracies in The Southern by contacting three phone numbers. The item reads as a procedural tip and does not reference specific events, dates, or entities beyond the contact lines. It lacks actionable news content beyond reader guidance.
Humane Society Seeks Dream Facility Designed by SIU Students
The Humane Society plans to own a new shelter to care for lost and abandoned animals. SIU assistant professor Norman Lach leads design students Sean Hartman Chase Clark and Shannon Jones in a schematic concept. A fundraiser runs Friday 6 to 10 pm at Walker's Bluff Carterville with tickets 25 dollars.
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The
Humane Society
Richardson
Norman Lach
SIU
Lach
Sean Hartman
Chase Clark
Shannon Jones
Walker's Bluff
Carterville
Southernticketsonline.com
Shryock Auditorium
McLeod Theater
Walker's Bluff General Store
Black Diamond Harley-Davidson
Rustle Hill Winery
Hartman
Clark
Marion
SIU Carbondale students reflect strong volunteer tradition
SIU Carbondale School of Architecture students logged over 300 hours during spring break aiding home design and sustainable materials input. The Saluki Volunteer Corps links campus to local nonprofits, tracing to 1993 and predecessors under Mobilization of Volunteer Effort.
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School of Architecture
Saluki Volunteer Corps
Rundblad
Elizabeth Smart headlining Mount Vernon hospital event
Mount Vernon hospital hosts an anniversary expo with Healthy Woman partners and community resources at the Holiday Inn followed by a sit-down dinner. Elizabeth Smart, ABC News contributor and founder of the Elizabeth Smart Foundation, will deliver remarks about safeguarding children and supporting law enforcement.
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Smart
Mount Vernon Hospital
ABC News
Mount Vernon Holiday Inn
Healthy Woman Partners and Hospital
Debi Richardson
Crossroads
Lottery results and jackpots listed in brief
The page lists midday and evening lottery draws for various games. Minors Pick Three and Four, Little Lotto, Lotto, Mega Millions, Kentucky Pick 3 and 4, Missouri Pick 3 and 4, Show MeCash, and Powerball jackpots with specific draw numbers and winning sequences. Jackpot figures include Mega Millions at 76 million and Powerball at 173 million.
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Missouri
Illinois backs charging stations as electric cars lag demand
Illinois and Chicago will invest 9.2 million to install quick and slow charging stations in Chicagoland. Only Nissan LEAF and Mitsubishi i cars can use quick charges now, with four and fourteen registered respectively. About 600 electric vehicles are on Illinois roads. grants cover half installation costs, and rebates offer up to 11 500 for vehicle purchases. Deadline for grants is June 15.
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Illinois
Chicago
Chicagoland
Illinois Secretary of State
Illinois Statehouse News
Eric Heineman
Quinn
Secretary of State
Heineman
Jobs Now
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
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the Southern
Alan Tesla
Carbondale
Jones
Stephenrickers
Thesouthern
Stephenricker
SIU Carbondale
Delyte Morris
SIUC
Center
AmeriCorps
Elizabeth Smart
Kentucky
N A Lee Enterprises Newspaper
Bob Williams
Bob.williams
Gary Metro
Gary
Metro
Jason Woodside
Jason
Murphysboro
de Soto
Williamson County
Thesouthern.com
Southern Illinoisan
Nillinois Ave
Lee Enterprises
Davenport
Iowa
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