Billie Lourd shows son Carrie Fisher as Leia on Star Wars Day
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Billie Lourd (R) and her mother Carrie Fisher attend the premiere of Star Wars: The Force Awakens in December 2015. Lourd showed her son Kingston Fisher in Star Wars on Star Wars Day. File Photo by Phil McCarten/UPI | License Photo
Billie Lourd attends the 35th annual Film Independent Spirit Awards in February 2020. File Photo Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo
Billie Lourd arrives on the red carpet at the 2018 FX Annual All-Star Party in March 2018. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo
Billie Lourd attends the premiere of Star Wars: The Last Jedi in December 2017. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo
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Today is Tuesday, March 9, the 68th day of 2021. There are 297 days left in the year.
Today’s Highlight in History:
On March 9, 1841, the U.S. Supreme Court, in United States v. The Amistad, ruled 7-1 in favor of a group of illegally enslaved Africans who were captured off the U.S. coast after seizing control of a Spanish schooner, La Amistad; the justices ruled that the Africans should be set free.
On this date:
In 1916, more than 400 Mexican raiders led by Pancho Villa (VEE’-uh) attacked Columbus, New Mexico, killing 18 Americans. During the First World War, Germany declared war on Portugal.
Today is: Barbie Day
On March 9, 1959, Barbie made her debut at the American International Toy Fair in New York City. The date became known as Barbie s birthday and is now also celebrated as Barbie Day. Barbie was thought up by Ruth Handler, wife of one of Mattel s founders, Elliot Handler. In 1956, Handler bought three German Lilli Dolls and modeled his doll after her.
The first Barbie wore a black and white swimsuit, had the full name of Barbara Millicent Roberts, and was available with either blonde or brunette hair. Her cost was $3. Over the years, Barbie has been seen as a positive inspiration to girls by demonstrating the many careers for girls. Over one billion Barbie dolls have been sold since they made their debut.
This day in history, March 9, 2021: United States v. The Amistad, coronavirus, more Brian Manzullo, Detroit Free Press
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Today is Tuesday, March 9, the 68th day of 2021. There are 297 days left in the year.
Today’s Highlight in History
On March 9, 1841, the U.S. Supreme Court, in United States v. The Amistad, ruled 7-1 in favor of a group of illegally enslaved Africans who were captured off the U.S. coast after seizing control of a Spanish schooner, La Amistad; the justices ruled that the Africans should be set free.
On this date: March 9