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In 1929, Vatican City became a sovereign state. In 1942, the Battle of Midway ended in a U.S. victory against Japan. In 1971, a U.S. Supreme Court ruling set the precedent that vulgar writing is protected under the First Amendment. In 2006, Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, leader of al-Qaida in Iraq, was killed by a U.S. airstrike. T O D A Y ’ S BIRTHDAYS: Paul Gauguin (1848-1903), painter; James Braddock (1905-1974), boxer; Jessica Tandy (1909-1994), actress; Gwendolyn Brooks (1917-2000), poet; Dean Martin (19171995), singer/actor; Tom Jones (1940- ), singer; Liam Neeson (1952- ), actor; Orhan Pamuk (1952- ), author; Prince (1958-2016), singer-songwriter/musician; Karl Urban (1972), actor; Allen Iverson (1975- ), basketball player; Bill Hader (1978- ), actor/comedian; Anna Kournikova (1981- ), tennis player; Michael Cera (1988), actor; Iggy Azalea (1990- ), rapper. TODAY’S FACT: Pope Julius II hired the Swiss Guard to serve as his personal protection in 1506. The paid mercenary force has been protecting popes in Vatican City ever since. T O D A Y ’ S SPORTS: In 1978, the Washington Bullets (now Wizards) won the franchise’s first and only NBA championship.
Read moreREI Oklahoma, an economic development nonprofit serving all 77 counties, has announced that nominations are now open for the top three awards at their annual Dream BIG Oklahoma event. Nominations will be accepted through June 30, 2023. Winners for all Dream BIG Oklahoma awards are celebrated at the annual event scheduled for Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at the Grand Casino Resort in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Read moreAs summer approaches and we spend more time outdoors, The Skin Cancer Foundation would like to remind everyone how to use sunscreen safely and effectively as part of a sun protection routine. Although no single sun protection method is foolproof, research has shown that daily sunscreen use not only reduces skin cancer risk but also helps prevent premature skin aging caused by ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun.
Read moreSeminole County voters will take to the polls next Tuesday to decide the fate of a proposed county-wide emergency services district, known officially as a “522 District.”
Read moreAt the May 26 meeting, the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education allocated state appropriations for the state system of higher education for FY24, including targeted investments in workforce development initiatives in high-demand fields such as engineering, other STEM disciplines and teacher education. State Regents approved $121.4 million in state appropriations, representing a 13.8% increased investment by legislators and the Governor over FY23.
Read moreHeritage House Nutrition Center 210 College, Seminole. Now open for dine-in. (405) 382-2156
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Patrons of GiGi’s Lunch Counter on Friday were treated to an impromptu performance by Norman-based recording artist Cutter Elliott.
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