On This Day February 28 Through World History
Notes mark events on February 28 across years: sinking of USS Houston and HMAS Perth in Sunda Strait 1942, Princeton gun explosion 1844, California gold rush 1849, Colorado organized 1861, DNA double helix discovery 1953, London Underground disaster 1975, Palme assassination 1986, Waco siege start 1993, North Hollywood shootout 1997, Danielle van Dam case 2003, Jose Padilla competency ruling 2004. Associated Press summary.
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Perth
Sunda Strait
Princeton
Potomac River
Abel P. Upshur
Navy
Thomas W. Gilmer
California
San Francisco
Territory of
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James D. Watson
Francis H.C. Crick
London
Olof Palme
Stockholm
Waco
Texas
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
North Hollywood
Calif
San Diego
Danielle van Dam
David Westerfield
al-Qaida
Jose Padilla
Associated Press
Oscars return to vintage charm with Crystal at center
The Oscars embraced a retro mood as Billy Crystal hosted for the ninth time, spoofing Midnight in Paris with Justin Bieber. Viewership rose to 39.3 million on ABC, while The Artist and Hugo led with multiple wins. Crystal’s set included sharp zingers and a controversial Sammy Davis Jr. bit, drawing mixed reviews but praise for keeping the show lively.
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Justin Bieber
Billy Crystal
Paris
Bieber
James Franco
Anne Hathaway
Hollywood
Murphy
Brett Ratner
Franco
Crystal
George Clooney
Sammy Davis Jr
Martin
Andy Borowitz
Christopher Plummer
Plummer
Woody Allen
Meryl Streep
Streep
Don
Lottery draw results and jackpots list
Daily numbers for Pick Three and Pick Four across Midday and Evening, Little Lotto, Lotto, Lotto jackpot, Mega Millions jackpot, Missouri Show MeCash, and Powerball. Also includes Powerball jackpot at 40 million.
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Missouri
Emotions over The Help as Oscar results disappoint
The debate among African-Americans over The Help highlights mixed reactions to Viola Davis losing best actress to Meryl Streep while Octavia Spencer wins supporting actress. The piece notes Black Oscar winners remain few since Hattie McDaniel and Halle Berry, and Davis had urged broader Black roles.
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Viola Davis
Meryl Streep
Octavia Spencer
Hollywood
Halle Berry
Hattie McDaniel
Mammy
Spencer
Davis
Terry Gross
NPR
Southern accuracy line requests reader tips
A brief notice urges readers to report inaccuracies in The Southern and provides three phone numbers for contact. The item emphasizes prompt reporting of errors and directs readers to call or reach out with corrections.
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Ate
Carterville Community Unit
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Bi-County Health Department
Cartervillelions.com
Lee Enterprises
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Thesouthern
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de Soto
Williamson County
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