Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, third Druk Gyalpo, established Thimphu as Bhutan's capital in 1961 and died in 1972. His successor, Jigme Singye Wangchuck, reigned until 2006, followed by Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, crowned in 2008. In October 2008, Tsokye Tsomo Karchung won Miss Bhutan, representing the country in several international pageants.
Will Gluck’s film ‘Easy A’, John Legend, the Roots’ album ‘Wake Up!’ released
"Easy A," a teen romantic comedy released by Sony Pictures on September 17, 2010, features Emma Stone as Olive and is directed by Will Gluck. Meanwhile, "Wake Up!" is a collaborative album from John Legend and The Roots, released on September 21, 2010, showcasing 12 tracks, including notable features.
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10 things about Lafayette, Louisiana native Holley James
Holley Lynn James Wimunc was an alumna of St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa, United States. It is a private Catholic university founded in 1882 as a school of commerce for young men. BIOGRAPHY Wimunc was an American army nurse. She is Beaux James' sister and was John Patrick Wimunc's wife. John was a U.S. … Continue reading 10 things about Lafayette, Louisiana native Holley James
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Spain’s Rafael Nadal wins 2010 US Open men’s singles in New York
Rafael Nadal, born in Manacor, Spain, won the men's singles title at the 130th U.S. Open on September 13, 2010, defeating Novak Djokovic. Semifinalists included Mikhail Youzhny and Roger Federer, while quarterfinalists were Gaël Monfils, Fernando Verdasco, Robin Söderling, and Stan Wawrinka. The event took place from August 30 to September 13, 2010.
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Belgium’s Kim Clijsters wins 2010 US Open women’s singles in New York
Kim Clijsters and Elke Clijsters, born in Belgium, pursued professional tennis careers, with Kim debuting in 1997 and Elke in 2000. Kim achieved notable success, winning three US Open titles (2005, 2009, 2010) and married Brian Lynch in 2007. Elke retired in 2004 due to injury, after playing together briefly.
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Pilar Arlando crowns Miss Singapore World 2010 Anusha Rajaseharan in Bugis
Pilar Carmelita Anastasia Arlando, born in Portugal, is of Indian-Chinese and Portuguese-Dutch descent. Raised in Singapore, she gained fluency in multiple languages. Arlando was the second runner-up in Miss Singapore World 2009, later succeeding after the original winner's resignation. She represented Singapore at Miss World 2009 but did not place.
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Venezuela’s Stefania Fernandez crowns Miss Universe 2010 Ximena Navarrete in Las Vegas, Nevada
Stefania Fernandez Krupij is Venezuela's sixth Miss Universe, crowned on August 23, 2009, amid 82 competitors. She succeeded Dayana Mendoza and made history as both predecessor and successor were from Venezuela. On August 23, 2010, she crowned Ximena Navarrete of Mexico, marking the end of her reign in Las Vegas.
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83 Miss Universe 2010 candidates competing in Las Vegas, Nevada
Oscar Goodman has been the mayor of Las Vegas since 1999. The city is hosting the Miss Universe 2010 pageant, featuring 83 competitors, where Stefania Fernandez will crown her successor. This event marks the 59th edition and is part of a long-standing annual tradition broadcast on NBC since 2003.
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Miss Universe 2010 could be Venus Raj or Fonthip Watcharatrakul
The Miss Universe 2010 coronation ceremony will take place at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States on August 23, 2010. A total of 83 women are vying for the title. Stefania Fernandez Krupij of Venezuela was 18 years old when she was crowned Miss Universe 2009 at the Imperial Ballroom … Continue reading Miss Universe 2010 could be Venus Raj or Fonthip Watcharatrakul
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South Africa’s Louis Oosthuizen wins 2010 British Open in St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland
Lodewicus Theodorus "Louis" Oosthuizen, born in Mossel Bay, South Africa, debuted professionally in golf in 2002. He has been a European Tour member since 2004, achieving significant victories. Notably, on July 18, 2010, he won the Open Championship at St. Andrews, earning £850,000, focusing on his impressive career.
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