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An emperor rises in China's fractured south
Liu Yan declared himself emperor at Panyu, modern-day Guangzhou, establishing Southern Han during the chaotic Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. While northern China convulsed with rapid dynastic changes, Liu Yan carved out a prosperous southern kingdom that would endure for over fifty years, preserving culture and commerce in a region largely spared from the era's worst violence.
An actress who earned Broadway's highest honor
Florence Eldridge was born in Brooklyn, New York. She answered the stage's call with distinction, earning a Tony Award nomination for Best Actress for her powerful performance in Eugene O'Neill's Long Day's Journey into Night. Her career on Broadway and in film spanned decades, marking her as one of the American theater's most respected talents.
Iva Toguri D'Aquino, a Japanese American who broadcast under the name Orphan Annie during World War II, is arrested in Yokohama by U.
Iva Toguri D'Aquino, a Japanese American who broadcast under the name Orphan Annie during World War II, is arrested in Yokohama by U.S. military authorities amid widespread speculation of her being wartime radio propagandist Tokyo Rose.