Deaths on April 27

Julia Thorne

Died on April 27, 2006

Julia Thorne, American author (b. 1944)

Julia Stimson Thorne (September 16, 1944 – April 27, 2006) was an American writer. She was the first wife of John Kerry, who was U.S. Senator during their marriage.

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Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad announces Iran's claim to have successfully enriched uranium.
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Serbia declares independence from the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro.
29 Jun

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Hamdan v. Rumsfeld: The U.S. Supreme Court rules that President George W. Bush's plan to try Guantanamo Bay detainees in military tribunals violates U.S. and international law.

Deaths on April 27

Julia Thorne

Died on April 27, 2006

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