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Here are the key events in world news for the month of January, 2009.
Mills Elected Ghana's President in Runoff (Jan. 2): In a very tight runoff election—…
Beatrice WoodAge: 105 ceramist whose connection with the early 20th century art scene earned her the nickname “Mama of Dada.” Died: March 12, 1998.Marvin E. WolfgangR - ZWarren Woodson…
Helen Wills MoodyBorn: Oct. 6, 1905Tennis won 8 Wimbledon singles titles, 7 U.S. and 4 French from 1923-38.Died: Jan. 1, 1998Tim MontgomeryK - MWarren Moon
Archie MooreBorn: Dec. 13, 1913Boxer world light-heavyweight champion (1952-60); pro record 199-26-8 with a record 145 KOs.Died: Dec. 9, 1998Warren MoonK - MHerman Moore
John HarperAge: 78 rector of Washington, DC's St. John's Episcopal Church who preached to eight presidents, from Kennedy to Clinton, in his 30-year career with the church. Died: Washington,…
Alberto SordiAge: 82 Italian-born comic actor who appeared in the films The White Sheik and I Vitelloni. Died: Rome, Italy, Feb. 24, 2003Walter SisuluR - ZWarren Spahn
Paul WinchellAge: 82 ventriloquist and inventor who created the puppet Jerry Mahoney. He provided the voice for Tigger in the Winnie-the-Pooh movies. Died: Moorpark, Calif., June 24,…
UPNTuesday 9:30–10:00 p.m.; canceledCast: Peter Dobson, Mitchell Whitfield, Patrick Bristow, Connie Stevens and Cindy Ambuehl It's utter chaos when bickering brothers Jack (Dobson) and Warren…
Tris SpeakerBorn: Apr. 4, 1888Baseball OF all-time leader in outfield assists (449) and doubles (792); had .344 career BA and 3,515 hits.Died: Dec. 8, 1958Warren SpahnR - TJ.G. Taylor Spink…
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