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Martin Scorsese's mob epic "The Departed" won best picture at the Academy Awards and earned the filmmaker the directing prize that had eluded him throughout his illustrious career. Forest Whittaker won for best actor in "The Last King of Scotland"and Helen Mirren took the best actress trophy for her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II in "The Queen." Alan Arkin won the best supporting actor award for his role in “Little Miss Sunshine.” Jennifer Hudson won the best supporting actress award for her role in “Dreamgirls.” (AP, 2/26/07)(SFC, 2/26/07
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In Detroit Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan stressed religious unity during what was billed as his final major speech, saying the world was at war because Christians and Muslims were divided.
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In Bangladesh at least six prominent political figures were arrested as they appeared before an anti-corruption panel to explain how they amassed wealth far in excess of their income.
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In Brazil gunmen killed five people in a Sao Paulo slum in what police suspect was a drug-related crime, bringing to 21 the death toll from attacks this month in South America's biggest city.
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State news media reported that Cuba has opened an experimental wind farm, hoping alternative energy sources can one day ease occasional power shortages while reducing the island's dependence on oil.
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PM Jose Ramos-Horta of East Timor told a cheering crowd in his hometown that he will run in April's presidential elections, vowing to help return peace and stability to the troubled nation.
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Four imprisoned Guatemalan policemen were killed in their cells, days after being arrested in connection with the deaths of three Salvadoran politicians. Rioting inmates also took the warden and other prison officials hostage.
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FEB, 10
- Current / Future Events
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1998 –
Brendon Baerg, American actor
1991 –
Tony Oller, American actor
1990 –
Alejandra Andreu, Miss International 2008
1987 –
Eva Avila, Canadian singer
1986 –
Danny Saucedo, Swedish singer
1986 –
James and Oliver Phelps, English actors
1986 –
Justin Berfield, American actor
1985 –
Benji Marshall, New Zealand rugby player
1985 –
Joakim Noah, American basketball player
1984 –
Logan Leistikow, American director and actor
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February, 25
- Births
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2009,
Ivan Cameron, son of David Cameron UK politician
2008,
Ashley Cooper, Australian race car driver (b. 1980)
2008,
Hans Raj Khanna, Judge of the Supreme Court of India (b. 1912)
2008,
Static Major, American singer (b. 1974)
2008,
Charles Chan, Father of Jackie Chan (b. 1914)
2007,
William R. Anderson, CO USS Nautilus submarine, US Congressman (b. 1921)
2007,
Mark Spoelstra, American singer/songwriter (b. 1940)
2006,
Darren McGavin, American actor (b. 1922)
2006,
Charlie Wayman, English footballer (b. 1922)
2006,
Thomas Koppel, Danish musician (b. 1944)
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February, 25
- Deaths
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