Joy Robinson, from Altoona, Iowa, was a runner-up in Miss Iowa USA contests before winning the title in 2004. She represented Iowa in Miss USA 2005 but did not place. Robinson crowned Sarah Corpstein as her successor, who became Miss Iowa USA 2005 and will compete in Miss USA 2006.
Cypress, California native Tiger Woods wins 2005 British Open in St. Andrews, Scotland
Greek-American actor John Stamos was born in Cypress, California. Professional golfer Tiger Woods, also from Cypress, married Elin Nordegren in October 2004. In July 2005, Woods won the 134th edition of The Open Championship in Scotland, securing his second victory in this prestigious golf tournament.
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13 things about biological technologist Anna Louise Johnson from McKinney, Texas
Anna Louise Chally Hall Johnson was an American biological technologist born in Maryland. She worked at the National Institute of Health and was married to James Tappen Hall, a deputy sheriff. Johnson had two children, Melvin and Carolyn, and was a Lutheran. She passed away in 2005 at age 87.
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Roswell Records, RCA Records release Foo Fighters’ album ‘In Your Honor’
Dave Grohl, originally from Warren, Ohio, founded the Foo Fighters in Seattle in 1994 and established Roswell Records in 1995. In June 2005, Roswell Records and RCA Records released the band's fifth album, "In Your Honor," featuring 20 songs recorded between January and March 2005 at Studio 606 in Los Angeles.
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Muskogee, Oklahoma native Carrie Underwood wins ‘American Idol’ Season 4
Carlos Wesley "Don" Byas and Samuel Aaron Bell, both born in Muskogee, Oklahoma, were notable jazz musicians. Byas, a tenor saxophonist, died in 1972, while Bell, a double-bassist, died in 2003. Additionally, Carrie Underwood, born in Muskogee, won "American Idol" Season 4 in 2005, showcasing significant local talent.
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Miami, Florida’s Jorge Masvidal beats Joe Lauzon via TKO at ‘AFC 12’ in Fort Lauderdale
Jorge J. Masvidal Jr., 20, defeated Joe Lauzon, 21, at the "Absolute Fighting Championships 12" in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on April 30, 2005. Masvidal won by technical knockout in the second round, altering Lauzon's record to 13-8-1, while Masvidal improved to 6-1. Both fighters compete in the lightweight division.
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Miami, Florida’s Jorge Masvidal loses to Alpharetta, Georgia’s Raphael Assunção at ‘Full Throttle 1’ in Duluth
Jorge J. Masvidal Jr., a 20-year-old MMA fighter from Miami, has lost his undefeated title after a fight against Raphael Assunção on April 21, 2005. Assunção won via unanimous decision, elevating his record to 5-0 while Masvidal's record stands at 5-1. Both fighters made their professional debuts in the early 2000s.
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