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Octavia Butler (b.1947), African-American sci-fi writer, died in Seattle. Her 12 books included “Kindred” (1979).
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Michael Joyce (63), conservative US Catholic Democrat, died. He ran 2 of the right’s biggest treasure troves, the John Olin Foundation (1979-1985). And the Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation (1985-2001).
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Don Knotts (81), comedian and film star, died in Los Angeles. His half-century career included more than 25 films and seven TV series.
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Dennis Weaver (b.1924), TV and film actor, died in Colorado. He played Chester Goode in the “Gunsmoke” TV series and Sam McCloud in “McCloud” (1970-1977).
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In Afghanistan Canadian troops officially took over the fight on the front lines of Kandahar province from their American allies.
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, began its yearly carnival. Officials expected some 600,000 tourists for this year's celebrations. Gunmen overpowered museum security guards and stole four paintings by European masters, using the cover of Rio's Carnival to make their getaway, (AP, 2/24/06)
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London Mayor Ken Livingstone was suspended from office for four weeks for bringing his office into disrepute. In
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FEB, 10
- Current / Future Events
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1991 –
Madison Hubbell, American ice dancer
1989 –
Kosta Koufos, American basketball player
1987 –
Chieko Kawabe, Japanese singer, model and actress
1987 –
Daniel Reilly, British entrepreneur
1987 –
Mayuko Iwasa, Japanese entertainer and model
1986 –
Wojtek Wolski, Polish ice hockey player
1984 –
Clivio Piccione, Monegasque racing driver
1984 –
Sterling James Keenan, American professional wrestler
1982 –
Emanuel Villa, Argentine footballer
1982 –
Klára Zakopalová, Czech tennis player
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February, 24
- Births
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2008,
Larry Norman, American musician, singer, songwriter and producer (b. 1947)
2007,
Bruce Bennett, American actor (b. 1906)
2007,
Leroy Jenkins, American composer and violinist (b. 1932)
2007,
Lamar Lundy, American football player (b. 1935)
2007,
Damien Nash, American football player (b. 1982)
2006,
Octavia Butler, American author and MacArthur Foundation Fellow (b. 1947)
2006,
Don Knotts, American actor (b. 1924)
2006,
John Martin, Canadian broadcaster (b. 1947)
2006,
Denis Twitchett, Cambridge scholar, and Chinese historian (b. 1925)
2006,
Dennis Weaver, American actor (b. 1924)
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February, 24
- Deaths
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