Amy Jade Winehouse was a singer and songwriter born at Chase Farm Hospital in Gordon Hill, Enfield, London, England, United Kingdom to Jewish parents Mitchell Winehouse and Janis Seaton Winehouse. Their ancestors were Russian Jewish and Polish Jewish immigrants to London. Mitchell was a window panel installer and a taxi driver while Janis was a pharmacist. His … Continue reading Amy Winehouse biography: 13 things about singer born in Enfield, London
2011 British Open results: Northern Ireland’s Darren Clarke wins in Sandwich, Kent, England
sport: golf tournament: The Open Championship (British Open)edition: 140thvenue: Royal St George's Golf Club, Sandwich, Kent, England, United Kingdom dates: July 14-17, 2011 WINNERS RANKGOLFER (COUNTRY)SCORE1Darren Clarke (Northern Ireland)68-68-69-70=275T2Phil Mickelson (USA) 70-69-71-68=278T2Dustin Johnson (USA)70-68-68-72=2784Thomas Bjørn (Denmark) 65-72-71-71=279T5Chad Campbell (USA) 69-68-74-69=280T5Anthony Kim (USA) 72-68-70-70=280T5Rickie Fowler (USA)70-70-68-72=2808Raphaël Jacquelin (France)74-67-71-69=281T9Sergio Garcia(Spain)70-70-74-68=282T9Simon Dyson (England) 68-72-72-70=282T9Davis Love III (USA)70-68-72-72=282 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0RAvRigjiU
Ivan Reitman’s film ‘No Strings Attached’, Adele’s album ’21’
"No Strings Attached," directed by Ivan Reitman and starring Ashton Kutcher and Natalie Portman, was released by Paramount Pictures on January 21, 2011. Meanwhile, Adele's second album "21" launched on January 24, 2011, featuring 11 tracks recorded from 2009 to 2010 across various cities, showcasing her musical talent.
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.
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.
10 things about London, England’s Meredith Kercher
Meredith Kercher was a 21-year-old English woman, born in London, who studied in Italy. An aspiring journalist passionate about Italian culture, she was murdered in Perugia on November 2, 2007. She was known for her friendly nature, and her death led to the arrests of Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito.
Cypress, California native Tiger Woods wins 2006 British Open in Merseyside, England
Tiger Woods won the 135th Open Championship, claiming his third title at the British Open, with a total purse of £4,000,000. Chris DiMarco was the runner-up, earning £430,000. The tournament took place from July 20-23, 2006, at Royal Liverpool Golf Club, with Woods finishing at 67-65-71-67=270.
