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
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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.
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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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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”.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Ireland’s Pádraig Harrington wins 2007 British Open in Angus, Scotland
Pádraig Harrington of Ireland won the 136th Open Championship, marking his first victory in this prestigious tournament. He received £750,000 from a £4,200,000 prize fund. Sergio Garcia finished second, earning £450,000, while Andres Romero placed third with £290,000. The event took place from July 19-22, 2007, at Carnoustie Golf Links.
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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.
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