May 31 history highlights span empire to modern era
On May 31 across history notable events include Pepys ending his diary in 1669 due to failing eyesight. Washington signed the first copyright act in 1790. Big Ben began chiming in 1859. Johnstown flood disaster occurred in 1889. The Union of South Africa was founded in 1910. The 17th Amendment took effect following Bryan's proclamation in 1913. Broadway closed Tobacco Road in 1941 after 3182 performances. South Africa became a republic in 1961. Eichmann was hanged in 1962. A 1970 Peru earthquake killed about 67000. The Alaska oil pipeline was completed in 1977. Tornadoes in 1985 killed 88 and injured many. In 1994 the US halted long range nuclear missiles targeting the former Soviet Union. Ten years ago Bush visited Auschwitz and Birkenau to urge unity against terrorism. Eric Rudolph was arrested in Murphy North Carolina. Air France Concorde returned to Paris in final commercial flight.
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Ontario
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Soviet Union
George W. Bush
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Birkenau
Poland
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Murphy
N.C
Air France
Paris
Les Mis returns to Broadway at Imperial Theatre
Camer on Mackintosh will move Les Miserables to New York City’s Imperial Theatre next March with previews from March 1 and opening night March 23. The production reimagines the 2010 US tour origin and marks the musical’s third Broadway tenure, with ticket sales starting in September and global reach described.
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Broadway
Cameron Mackintosh
Sacramento
Calif
New York City
Imperial Theatre
London
Japan
South Korea
Canada
Australia
Spain
Tom Hooper
Hugh Jackman
Russell Crowe
Anne Hathaway
Lawsuit Filed Over Helicopter Crash on Reality Show
Jerie Rydstrom sues Van Nuys Copters Orbic Air and others for wrongful death after Darren Rystrom and two others died when a Bell 206B helicopter crashed during an Acton filming for an untitled military themed Discovery Channel project. The suit accuses negligent maintenance and operation and seeks damages for loss and pain. NTSB noted filming occurred with a GoPro aboard and a backpack dropped from the hovering craft.
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Jerie S. Rydstrom
Los Angeles County
Discovery Channel
van Nuys Copters
Orbic Air
David Gibbs
J.D. Roth
Todd Nelson
Darren Rystrom
National Transportation Safety Board
NTSB
Illinois and Missouri Lottery Draw Summary
Illinois results show Pick Three midday 6-5-3 and evening 8-0-4, Pick Four midday 0-9-8-1, evening 1-5-2-0, Lucky Day Lotto 07-09-15-23-24, Lotto jackpot 3.95 million, Mega Millions 30 million. Missouri results list Pick Three midday 0-0-6 and evening 5-9-2, Pick Four midday 6-3-4-6 and evening 3-6-7-0, Show MeCash 7-13-30-32-37, Powerball 40 million. Kentucky draws include Pick 3 midday 3-5-0 and evening 0-3-3, Pick 4 midday 5-6-3-7 and evening 8-1-2-1.
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Missouri
Southern accuracy note request line
A caller can report inaccuracies in The Southern by contacting three phone numbers: 618-351-5033 618-351-5807 and 618-351-5078 for correction assistance.
DC marks 75 years of Superman with new logo
DC Entertainment unveiled a commemorative logo for Superman’s 75th anniversary tied to the hero’s red and blue colors and cape. The logo debuts on Superman Unchained cover on June 12 and with a new animated short by Zack Snyder shown at San Diego Comic-Con as a teaser. The full tribute will unfold across Warner Bros. projects including Man of Steel this summer.
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Superman
DC Entertainment
Warner Bros. Entertainment
Jim Lee
Scott Snyder
Zack Snyder
San Diego
Snyder
Warner Bros
Kevin Tsujihara
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