What Happened on August 8, 2006

Historical Events

Film & TV History

Actor Sylvester Stallone and former heavyweight boxing contender Chuck Wepner settle lawsuit out of court for an undisclosed sum; Wepner claims he was the inspiration for the "Rocky" movies

Election of Interest

Joe Lieberman loses the Democratic Senate primary in Connecticut to Ned Lamont and announces he will run as an independent candidate

Events in 2006

Famous Deaths

Irving "Duke" Jordan, American jazz pianist (Charlie Parker, Stan Getz, Sonny Stitt), dies at 84
Michael Hurd, British composer and musicologist known for his choral music (Jonah-Man Jazz), dies at 77

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