Tonight is the annual Super Moon, whereupon the full moon is closest to Earth.
Based upon the June 1938 cover date of his first appearance in Action Comics #1, this is Superman's 75th anniversary.
Amongst the events that have happened around the world this past week...
*The 39th G8 Summit met this week, with the civil war in Syria amongst the topics for discussion.
*Mount Fuji has been declared a World Heritage site!
*The hackervist(s?) known as Anonymous announced it will be making public North Korea military documents June 25 (the anniversary of the original Korean War) in hopes of promoting peace.
*Petr Necas, Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, resigned following revelation of a corruption scandal.
*Michael Applebaum, the Mayor of Montreal, Quebec (Canada) was arrested on charges of fraud and abusing public office. He has resigned his position and awaits trial.
*Scientists have created a "micro battery" by using a 3D printer!
*Tennis star Venus Williams has announced she will not be competing in the 2013 Wimbledon competition.
*Civil unrest continues in Somalia, Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan.
WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
*A petition requesting the pardon of accused document leaker Edward Snowden has reached the acquired amount of signatures (100,000) for President Barack Obama to officially consider the possibility.
*The Chrysler Corporation will be recalling over 1.5 MILLION Jeeps in the country.
*Although no details were given, Microsoft has announced it will be revising its new Xbox 1 before its debut because of preview based complaints.
*The Miami Heat defeated the San Antonio Spurs to win the 2013 NBA (professional basketball) Finals.
*AND THE FREE CHOICE E-ZINE WISHES TO THANK ITS LOYAL READERSHIP FOR GIVING US OVER 1000 PAGE VIEWS FOR THE TENTH STRAIGHT MONTH IN A ROW!
PASSING PARADE
Amongst those that have sadly left us this past week...
*American Civil Rights activist Rena Price, from natural causes.
*Noted journalist Michael Hastings (car crash).
*Racer Allan Simonsen during the 2013 Le Mans auto race.
*Rapper Lil' Snupe (still under investigation)
*Actor James Gandolfini (The Sopranos, Zero Dark 30) heart attack.
*Author Parke Godwin, from natural causes.
*Kim Thompson (comic book editor/historian/publisher) lost his battle with lung cancer.
*Country singer Slim Whitman, heart failure.
For more news at any time, either scroll down to our IN OTHER NEWS feature at the bottom of your screen or else visit any other reputable news source.
Based upon the June 1938 cover date of his first appearance in Action Comics #1, this is Superman's 75th anniversary.
Amongst the events that have happened around the world this past week...*The 39th G8 Summit met this week, with the civil war in Syria amongst the topics for discussion.
*Mount Fuji has been declared a World Heritage site!
*The hackervist(s?) known as Anonymous announced it will be making public North Korea military documents June 25 (the anniversary of the original Korean War) in hopes of promoting peace.
*Petr Necas, Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, resigned following revelation of a corruption scandal.
*Michael Applebaum, the Mayor of Montreal, Quebec (Canada) was arrested on charges of fraud and abusing public office. He has resigned his position and awaits trial.
*Scientists have created a "micro battery" by using a 3D printer!
*Tennis star Venus Williams has announced she will not be competing in the 2013 Wimbledon competition.
*Civil unrest continues in Somalia, Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan.
*A petition requesting the pardon of accused document leaker Edward Snowden has reached the acquired amount of signatures (100,000) for President Barack Obama to officially consider the possibility.
*The Chrysler Corporation will be recalling over 1.5 MILLION Jeeps in the country.
*Although no details were given, Microsoft has announced it will be revising its new Xbox 1 before its debut because of preview based complaints.
*The Miami Heat defeated the San Antonio Spurs to win the 2013 NBA (professional basketball) Finals.
*AND THE FREE CHOICE E-ZINE WISHES TO THANK ITS LOYAL READERSHIP FOR GIVING US OVER 1000 PAGE VIEWS FOR THE TENTH STRAIGHT MONTH IN A ROW!
PASSING PARADE
Amongst those that have sadly left us this past week...
*American Civil Rights activist Rena Price, from natural causes.
*Noted journalist Michael Hastings (car crash).
*Racer Allan Simonsen during the 2013 Le Mans auto race.
*Rapper Lil' Snupe (still under investigation)
*Actor James Gandolfini (The Sopranos, Zero Dark 30) heart attack.
*Author Parke Godwin, from natural causes.
*Kim Thompson (comic book editor/historian/publisher) lost his battle with lung cancer.
*Country singer Slim Whitman, heart failure.
For more news at any time, either scroll down to our IN OTHER NEWS feature at the bottom of your screen or else visit any other reputable news source.
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