The Year Was 2007–movies premiering included “Juno” and “Blades of Glory”…on the pop music charts, Carrie Underwood’s “Before He Cheats,” “Rehab” by Amy Winehouse, Kenny Chesney’s “Beer in Mexico” and “Free and Easy” by Dierks Bently…new TV shows included “Ice Road Truckers” and “Jon & Kate Plus 8″…in the news, Nancy Pelosi became the first female U.S. Speaker of the House, Bob Barker ended his 35 year run as host of “The Price Is Right,” Barry Bonds broke the major league home run record, and the I-35 bridge collapse in the Twin Cities left 13 dead and 145 others injured.
KXEL@80–2007
Jeff Stein
Jul 4, 2023 | 11:17 AM
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