Gerhard von Lipinski crowns Miss Supranational 2009 Oksana Moria in Plock

Oksana Moria, a 20-year-old from Dnipro, Ukraine, won the first Miss Supranational pageant held on September 5, 2009, at Płock Amphitheatre, Poland. The event featured 36 candidates, with Moria securing the title, crowned by Gerhard Parzutka von Lipinski, the organization's president. Dnipro is Ukraine's fourth largest city.

36 Miss Supranational 2009 candidates competing in Plock

Ireneusz Czop, a Polish actor from Płock, is associated with the city that houses Poland's oldest school. The inaugural Miss Supranational beauty pageant will take place on September 5, 2009, at the Płock Amphitheatre, featuring 36 contestants from various countries competing for the title.

USA’s Stewart Cink wins 2009 British Open in Ayrshire, Scotland

Stewart Cink, born in Huntsville, Alabama, graduated from Georgia Tech in 1995 and turned professional the same year. He joined the PGA Tour in 1997 and won The Open Championship in 2009, tying with Tom Watson before winning in a playoff. Cink stands 6'4”, while Watson is 5'9”.

Skåne’s Renate Cerljen crowned Miss Universe Sweden 2009 in Stockholm

Renate Veronica Cerljen, born in Staffanstorp, Sweden, became the first Miss Universe Sweden on June 6, 2009. At 21, she is set to represent Sweden in the 58th Miss Universe pageant in Nassau, Bahamas. The event featured 16 candidates, with Johanna Lundbäck winning the Miss Photogenic award.

Alexander Rybak’s ‘Fairytale’ wins Eurovision 2009 in Moscow

Norway won the 54th Eurovision Song Contest in 2009 with "Fairytale," performed by Alexander Rybak. The event took place on May 16 in Moscow, organized by the European Broadcasting Union. Rybak, born in Belarus and raised in Norway, gained recognition through various competitions before achieving Eurovision success.

Greece’s 10 most handsome men alive 2008

Greece is a country in Southeastern Europe. Officially called the Hellenic Republic, the country shares land borders with North Macedonia and Bulgaria to the north, Turkey to the northeast and Albania to the northwest. On March 25, 1821, Greece declared its independence from the Ottoman Empire. On October 25, 1945, the country was admitted to … Continue reading Greece’s 10 most handsome men alive 2008

Ireland’s Pádraig Harrington wins 2008 British Open in Southport, England

Pádraig Harrington, from Dublin, Ireland, won the 136th Open Championship in 2007 and the 137th in 2008, becoming the first golfer to win back-to-back titles since 1995. He earned £750,000 for his 2008 victory, with Ian Poulter as runner-up. Harrington debuted professionally in 1995 and married in 1997.

‘Believe’ by Dima Bilan wins Eurovision 2008 in Belgrade

Russia's Dima Bilan won the 53rd Eurovision Song Contest with his song "Believe," co-written with Jim Beanz and produced by Timbaland. Bilan, who previously placed second in 2006, performed the winning entry on March 9, 2008. The contest featured 43 entries and occurred on May 24, 2008, in Belgrade.

Jason Friedberg, Aaron Seltzer’s film ‘Meet the Spartans’, Adele’s album ’19’ released

"Meet the Spartans," a parody of "300," premiered on January 25, 2008, produced by Jason Friedberg and Aaron Seltzer. In contrast, Adele's debut album "19," released on January 28, 2008, includes hits like "Hometown Glory." Adele, raised by her mother after her parents' split, graduated from the BRIT School.

Greece’s 10 most handsome men alive 2007

Greece is a country in Southeastern Europe. Officially called the Hellenic Republic, the country shares land borders with North Macedonia and Bulgaria to the north, Turkey to the northeast and Albania to the northwest. On March 25, 1821, Greece declared its independence from the Ottoman Empire. On October 25, 1945, the country was admitted to … Continue reading Greece’s 10 most handsome men alive 2007