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“Audrey Hepburn dies” and “Hostages Released from Iran” - This Day in History – Jan 20th
"Audrey Hepburn dies" and "Hostages Released from Iran" - This Day in History – Jan 20th
Hollywood leading lady, Audrey Hepburn dies
Back in 1993, the petite, beautiful actress, Audrey Hepburn known for her roles in movies such as, “Gigi,” Sabrina,” “My Fair Lady” and “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” died at the age of 63 from colon cancer. Ms. Hepburn was born in Brussels, Belgium but mostly educated in England.
According to history.com, “During World War II, the young Audrey and her mother were in the Netherlands when the Nazis invaded that country. The war left a permanent mark on Hepburn’s family: An uncle and a cousin were executed, and one of her brothers was interned in a Nazi labor camp. At war’s end, Hepburn was finally able to return to England, where she modeled and began landing parts in movies as a chorus girl and dancer. While shooting one of these films in Monaco, the lithe and graceful Hepburn was spotted by the French author Colette, who recommended her for the starring role in the upcoming theatrical adaptation of her novel Gigi" Ms. Hepburn won an Academy Award for her performance in “Roman Holiday.”
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Ms. Hepburn would become a special ambassador for UNICEF in her later years in which she travelled to various countries and testifying before the U.S. Congress about this charitable organization’s work.
History.com stated that, “Even after she was diagnosed with cancer, Hepburn continued her travel and work for UNICEF. Mourned by countless fans, she was posthumously given the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award at the 1993 Academy Awards, which her son accepted on her behalf. In her last screen appearance--Steven Spielberg’s Always (1989)--Hepburn played an angel guiding the movie’s protagonist to heaven, and the role served as a fitting reflection of the screen goddess’s public image during the last years of her life.”
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U.S Captives released after 444 days in Iran
Back in 1981, 52 captives who were held under the regime of Teheran, Iran’s Ayatollah were released after 444 days of captivity.
According to history.com, “President Jimmy Carter was unable to diplomatically resolve the crisis, and on April 24, 1980, he ordered a disastrous rescue mission in which eight U.S. military personnel were killed and no hostages rescued. Three months later, the former shah died of cancer in Egypt, but the crisis continued. In November 1980, Carter lost the presidential election to Republican Ronald Reagan. Soon after, with the assistance of Algerian intermediaries, successful negotiations began between the United States and Iran. On the day of Reagan's inauguration, the United States freed almost $8 billion in frozen Iranian assets, and the hostages were released after 444 days. The next day, Jimmy Carter flew to West Germany to greet the Americans on their way home.”
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