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2 hours ago
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F4 Announces 2025 Exploration Program and Private Placement of up to $1.5 Million
Kelowna, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - June 4, 2025) - F4 Uranium Corp. (TSXV: FFU) (the "Company" or "F4") is pleased to announce the details of an exploration program for five of its mineral properties located in the Athabasca Basin region of Saskatchewan (the "Exploration Program") and a non-brokered private placement consisting of up to 15,000,000 common shares of the Company (the "FT Shares") that shall qualify as "flow-through shares" for the purposes of the Income Tax Act(Canada)(the "Tax Act") at a price of $0.10 per FT Share for gross proceeds of up to $1,500,000 (the "Private Placement"). Red Cloud Securities Inc. will be acting as a finder in connection with the Offering. The Exploration Program One of F4's key strengths is its 100% ownership of 17 different uranium mineral properties located in the Athabasca Basin region of Saskatchewan, Canada. The Exploration Program is intended to advance exploration of five of F4's uranium mineral properties (collectively, the "Exploration Properties") consisting of Todd Lake, Wales Lake East and Wales Lake West, located in the western Athabasca Basin region of Saskatchewan and all within 30 kilometres (km) of Paladin Energy Limited's Triple R and NexGen Energy Limited's Arrow projects, Cree Bay, located in the northern Athabasca Basin with encouraging pervious drill results and Grey Island, located in the eastern Athabasca Basin approximately 50 km west of the Key Lake Mine. The Exploration Program is anticipated to commence in or around July 2025 and shall consist of the following: Todd Lake: A ground electromagnetic (EM) survey to define drill targets by focusing on anomalies identified by airborne surveys. The Todd Lake property is situated in the historically underexplored Clearwater Domain which has been significantly upgraded by F3 Uranium Corp.'s ("F3") recent discovery of radioactivity at the "PW" area, less than 10 km to the northeast of the Todd Lake property. Wales Lake East: Drilling of two holes to test priority conductivity. Wales Lake West: Drilling of three holes to test priority conductivity targets and additional airborne VTEM surveys and subsequent follow-up ground EM. Cree Bay - Mobile MT airborne geophysical survey to better identify structural corridors by enhancing previous airborne VTEM and ground EM geophysics carried out on the Cree Bay property. Two 2019 drill holes intersected wide structures in the Athabasca Sandstone with anomalous uranium geochemistry highlighting the potential for uranium mineralization on the Cree Bay property. Grey Island - Mobile MT airborne geophysical survey as the first phase of exploration on the Grey Island property to develop exploration targets. The Private Placement The gross proceeds from the Private Placement will be used by the Company to incur "Canadian exploration expenses" that qualify as "flow-through critical mineral mining expenditures" as such terms are defined in the Tax Act, and to incur "eligible flow-through mining expenditures" pursuant to The Mineral Exploration Tax Credit Regulations, 2014 (Saskatchewan) (collectively, the "Qualifying Expenditures") related to the Company's Exploration Program on the Exploration Properties. The Company intends to incur the Qualifying Expenditures on or before December 31, 2026, and renounce such Qualifying Expenditures in favour of the subscribers of the FT Shares effective December 31, 2025. Red Cloud Securities Inc. (the "Finder") will act as a finder for the Company in respect of the Private Placement on a best-efforts basis. As compensation for its services, the Finder will receive cash compensation equal to 6% of the gross proceeds of the Offering raised by the Finder. The Finder will also receive non-transferable common share purchase warrants (the "Finder Warrants") which will entitle the Finder to acquire such number of common shares of the Company ("Common Shares") as is equal to 6% of the number of FT Shares placed by the Finder. The Finder Warrants will be exercisable at a price of $0.10 per Common Share at any time for a period of 24 months following the closing date of the Private Placement. The Private Placement is scheduled to close on or about June 18, 2025, and is subject to certain conditions including, but not limited to, the receipt of all necessary approvals including the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange. The FT Shares to be issued under the Private Placement, the Finder Warrants and any Common Shares issued upon the exercise thereof will be subject to a statutory hold period of four months and one day from the closing date of the Private Placement. It is anticipated that certain directors, officers and other insiders of the Company may acquire FT Shares under the Private Placement. Such participation will be considered to be "related party transactions" within the meaning of TSX Venture Exchange Policy 5.9 (the "Policy") and Multilateral Instrument 61-101-Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions ("MI 61-101") adopted in the Policy. The Company intends to rely on the exemptions from the formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements of MI 61-101 contained in sections 5.5(a) and 5.7(1)(a) of MI 61-101 in respect of related party participation in the Private Placement as neither the fair market value (as determined under MI 61-101) of the subject matter of, nor the fair market value of the consideration for, the transaction, insofar as it involves interested parties, is expected to exceed 25% of the Company's market capitalization (as determined under MI 61-101). Qualified Person The technical information in this news release has been reviewed and approved on behalf of the Company by Sam Hartmann, President & Chief Operation Officer of F4, and a qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects. This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of any of the securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful, including any of the securities in the United States of America. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "1933 Act") or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to, or for account or benefit of, U.S. Persons (as defined in Regulation S under the 1933 Act) unless registered under the 1933 Act and applicable state securities laws, or an exemption from such registration requirements is available. About F4 Uranium Corp: F4 is a uranium project generator and exploration company, focusing on projects in the Athabasca Basin, home to some of the world's largest high grade uranium discoveries. F4 currently has 17 projects in the Athabasca Basin, several of which are near large uranium discoveries including Triple R, Arrow and Hurricane. F4 has entered into option agreements on several of its properties which call for the applicable optionors to make cash payments and issue shares to F4, as well as to incur exploration expenditures on the properties in which they have been granted the option to earn an interest. Contact Information F4 Uranium Corp.750-1620 Dickson AvenueKelowna, BC V1Y9Y2 Investor RelationsTelephone: 778 484 8030Email: ir@ Forward Looking Statements This news release contains "forward-looking statements" and "forward-looking information" (collectively, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this news release relate to, among other things: the Company's strategic plans; the Company's proposed Exploration Program at the Exploration Properties, including the timing of commencement of the Exploration Program and the anticipated objectives and results therefrom; the anticipated closing of the Private Placement; the commissions payable to the Finder; the net proceeds from the Private Placement and the intended use therefrom; and the intention and timing related to incurring Qualifying Expenditures and the renunciation thereof. These forward-looking statements reflect the Company's current views with respect to future events and are necessarily based upon a number of assumptions that, while considered reasonable by the Company, are inherently subject to significant operational, business, economic and regulatory uncertainties and contingencies. These assumptions include, among other things: conditions in general economic and financial markets; accuracy of assay results; geological interpretations from drilling results, timing and amount of capital expenditures; performance of available laboratory and other related services; future operating costs; the historical basis for current estimates of potential quantities and grades of target zones; the availability of skilled labour and no labour related disruptions at any of the Company's operations; no unplanned delays or interruptions in scheduled activities; all necessary permits, licenses and regulatory approvals for operations are received in a timely manner; the ability to secure and maintain title and ownership to properties and the surface rights necessary for operations; and the Company's ability to comply with environmental, health and safety laws. The foregoing list of assumptions is not exhaustive. The Company cautions the reader that forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results and developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements contained in this news release and the Company has made assumptions and estimates based on or related to many of these factors. Such factors include, without limitation: the timing and content of work programs; results of exploration activities and development of mineral properties; the interpretation and uncertainties of drilling results and other geological data; receipt, maintenance and security of permits and mineral property titles; environmental and other regulatory risks; project costs overruns or unanticipated costs and expenses; availability of funds; failure to delineate potential quantities and grades of the target zones based on historical data; general market and industry conditions; and those factors identified under the caption "Risks Factors" in the Company's Listing Application on Form 2B. Forward-looking statements are based on the expectations and opinions of the Company's management on the date the statements are made. The assumptions used in the preparation of such statements, although considered reasonable at the time of preparation, may prove to be imprecise and, as such, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date the statements were made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements included in this news release if these beliefs, estimates and opinions or other circumstances should change, except as otherwise required by applicable law. Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES To view the source version of this press release, please visit Fehler beim Abrufen der Daten Melden Sie sich an, um Ihr Portfolio aufzurufen. 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3 hours ago
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F4 Announces 2025 Exploration Program and Private Placement of up to $1.5 Million
Kelowna, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - June 4, 2025) - F4 Uranium Corp. (TSXV: FFU) (the "Company" or "F4") is pleased to announce the details of an exploration program for five of its mineral properties located in the Athabasca Basin region of Saskatchewan (the "Exploration Program") and a non-brokered private placement consisting of up to 15,000,000 common shares of the Company (the "FT Shares") that shall qualify as "flow-through shares" for the purposes of the Income Tax Act(Canada)(the "Tax Act") at a price of $0.10 per FT Share for gross proceeds of up to $1,500,000 (the "Private Placement"). Red Cloud Securities Inc. will be acting as a finder in connection with the Offering. The Exploration Program One of F4's key strengths is its 100% ownership of 17 different uranium mineral properties located in the Athabasca Basin region of Saskatchewan, Canada. The Exploration Program is intended to advance exploration of five of F4's uranium mineral properties (collectively, the "Exploration Properties") consisting of Todd Lake, Wales Lake East and Wales Lake West, located in the western Athabasca Basin region of Saskatchewan and all within 30 kilometres (km) of Paladin Energy Limited's Triple R and NexGen Energy Limited's Arrow projects, Cree Bay, located in the northern Athabasca Basin with encouraging pervious drill results and Grey Island, located in the eastern Athabasca Basin approximately 50 km west of the Key Lake Mine. The Exploration Program is anticipated to commence in or around July 2025 and shall consist of the following: Todd Lake: A ground electromagnetic (EM) survey to define drill targets by focusing on anomalies identified by airborne surveys. The Todd Lake property is situated in the historically underexplored Clearwater Domain which has been significantly upgraded by F3 Uranium Corp.'s ("F3") recent discovery of radioactivity at the "PW" area, less than 10 km to the northeast of the Todd Lake property. Wales Lake East: Drilling of two holes to test priority conductivity. Wales Lake West: Drilling of three holes to test priority conductivity targets and additional airborne VTEM surveys and subsequent follow-up ground EM. Cree Bay - Mobile MT airborne geophysical survey to better identify structural corridors by enhancing previous airborne VTEM and ground EM geophysics carried out on the Cree Bay property. Two 2019 drill holes intersected wide structures in the Athabasca Sandstone with anomalous uranium geochemistry highlighting the potential for uranium mineralization on the Cree Bay property. Grey Island - Mobile MT airborne geophysical survey as the first phase of exploration on the Grey Island property to develop exploration targets. The Private Placement The gross proceeds from the Private Placement will be used by the Company to incur "Canadian exploration expenses" that qualify as "flow-through critical mineral mining expenditures" as such terms are defined in the Tax Act, and to incur "eligible flow-through mining expenditures" pursuant to The Mineral Exploration Tax Credit Regulations, 2014 (Saskatchewan) (collectively, the "Qualifying Expenditures") related to the Company's Exploration Program on the Exploration Properties. The Company intends to incur the Qualifying Expenditures on or before December 31, 2026, and renounce such Qualifying Expenditures in favour of the subscribers of the FT Shares effective December 31, 2025. Red Cloud Securities Inc. (the "Finder") will act as a finder for the Company in respect of the Private Placement on a best-efforts basis. As compensation for its services, the Finder will receive cash compensation equal to 6% of the gross proceeds of the Offering raised by the Finder. The Finder will also receive non-transferable common share purchase warrants (the "Finder Warrants") which will entitle the Finder to acquire such number of common shares of the Company ("Common Shares") as is equal to 6% of the number of FT Shares placed by the Finder. The Finder Warrants will be exercisable at a price of $0.10 per Common Share at any time for a period of 24 months following the closing date of the Private Placement. The Private Placement is scheduled to close on or about June 18, 2025, and is subject to certain conditions including, but not limited to, the receipt of all necessary approvals including the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange. The FT Shares to be issued under the Private Placement, the Finder Warrants and any Common Shares issued upon the exercise thereof will be subject to a statutory hold period of four months and one day from the closing date of the Private Placement. It is anticipated that certain directors, officers and other insiders of the Company may acquire FT Shares under the Private Placement. Such participation will be considered to be "related party transactions" within the meaning of TSX Venture Exchange Policy 5.9 (the "Policy") and Multilateral Instrument 61-101-Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions ("MI 61-101") adopted in the Policy. The Company intends to rely on the exemptions from the formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements of MI 61-101 contained in sections 5.5(a) and 5.7(1)(a) of MI 61-101 in respect of related party participation in the Private Placement as neither the fair market value (as determined under MI 61-101) of the subject matter of, nor the fair market value of the consideration for, the transaction, insofar as it involves interested parties, is expected to exceed 25% of the Company's market capitalization (as determined under MI 61-101). Qualified Person The technical information in this news release has been reviewed and approved on behalf of the Company by Sam Hartmann, President & Chief Operation Officer of F4, and a qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects. This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of any of the securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful, including any of the securities in the United States of America. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "1933 Act") or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to, or for account or benefit of, U.S. Persons (as defined in Regulation S under the 1933 Act) unless registered under the 1933 Act and applicable state securities laws, or an exemption from such registration requirements is available. About F4 Uranium Corp: F4 is a uranium project generator and exploration company, focusing on projects in the Athabasca Basin, home to some of the world's largest high grade uranium discoveries. F4 currently has 17 projects in the Athabasca Basin, several of which are near large uranium discoveries including Triple R, Arrow and Hurricane. F4 has entered into option agreements on several of its properties which call for the applicable optionors to make cash payments and issue shares to F4, as well as to incur exploration expenditures on the properties in which they have been granted the option to earn an interest. Contact Information F4 Uranium Corp.750-1620 Dickson AvenueKelowna, BC V1Y9Y2 Investor RelationsTelephone: 778 484 8030Email: ir@ Forward Looking Statements This news release contains "forward-looking statements" and "forward-looking information" (collectively, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this news release relate to, among other things: the Company's strategic plans; the Company's proposed Exploration Program at the Exploration Properties, including the timing of commencement of the Exploration Program and the anticipated objectives and results therefrom; the anticipated closing of the Private Placement; the commissions payable to the Finder; the net proceeds from the Private Placement and the intended use therefrom; and the intention and timing related to incurring Qualifying Expenditures and the renunciation thereof. These forward-looking statements reflect the Company's current views with respect to future events and are necessarily based upon a number of assumptions that, while considered reasonable by the Company, are inherently subject to significant operational, business, economic and regulatory uncertainties and contingencies. These assumptions include, among other things: conditions in general economic and financial markets; accuracy of assay results; geological interpretations from drilling results, timing and amount of capital expenditures; performance of available laboratory and other related services; future operating costs; the historical basis for current estimates of potential quantities and grades of target zones; the availability of skilled labour and no labour related disruptions at any of the Company's operations; no unplanned delays or interruptions in scheduled activities; all necessary permits, licenses and regulatory approvals for operations are received in a timely manner; the ability to secure and maintain title and ownership to properties and the surface rights necessary for operations; and the Company's ability to comply with environmental, health and safety laws. The foregoing list of assumptions is not exhaustive. The Company cautions the reader that forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results and developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements contained in this news release and the Company has made assumptions and estimates based on or related to many of these factors. Such factors include, without limitation: the timing and content of work programs; results of exploration activities and development of mineral properties; the interpretation and uncertainties of drilling results and other geological data; receipt, maintenance and security of permits and mineral property titles; environmental and other regulatory risks; project costs overruns or unanticipated costs and expenses; availability of funds; failure to delineate potential quantities and grades of the target zones based on historical data; general market and industry conditions; and those factors identified under the caption "Risks Factors" in the Company's Listing Application on Form 2B. Forward-looking statements are based on the expectations and opinions of the Company's management on the date the statements are made. The assumptions used in the preparation of such statements, although considered reasonable at the time of preparation, may prove to be imprecise and, as such, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date the statements were made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements included in this news release if these beliefs, estimates and opinions or other circumstances should change, except as otherwise required by applicable law. Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES To view the source version of this press release, please visit
Straits Times
19 hours ago
- Business
- Straits Times
Former Taiwanese boy band F4 reportedly planning to reunite for concert in 2026
F4 comprised (from left) Jerry Yan, Van Ness Wu, Ken Chu and Vic Chou. The Taiwanese boy band could be making a comeback in 2026. PHOTO: THE NEW PAPER FILE Former Taiwanese boy band F4 reportedly planning to reunite for concert in 2026 F4, one of the top Taiwanese boy bands alongside groups such as Energy and 5566 during the 2000s, could be making a comeback in 2026. According to an exclusive report by Taiwan's Mirror Media on June 4, the four members of the Mandopop act have finally reached an agreement and will reunite for a concert to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their debut. The reunion was made possible by Taiwan-based recording company B'in Music, which was behind the comeback of Energy in 2024. F4 consisted of Taiwanese stars Jerry Yan, 48; Vic Chou, 43; and Ken Chu, 46; as well as Taiwanese-American Van Ness Wu, 46. The quartet were brought together as a boy band in 2001 after acting in Taiwanese idol drama Meteor Garden (2001), which also starred the late Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu. Meteor Garden was such a phenomenon in Asia that the four men went on to record three albums and hold concert tours as F4. The group were later renamed JVKV, using the first letter of each of the members' names, due to copyright issues. The members went their separate ways in 2009 and have since performed together at Jiangsu Television's Spring Festival Gala only in 2013. After the split, Yan continued to act and occasionally took part in Chinese variety shows, while Wu is focusing on variety shows and commercial performances in China. Chu currently conducts live-stream sales, while Chou furthered his acting career, with his latest role in the upcoming drama series The World Between Us: After The Flames (2025). According to Mirror Media, B'in Music – which managed to convince Energy to reunite 15 years after its disbandment – has a list of former boy bands which it hopes to lobby for reunion, with F4 being top on the list. B'in Music, which includes Taiwanese bands Mayday and Accusefive in its stable of artistes, reportedly spent a long time talking to the four members, who are represented by different agencies. The task was made more difficult as the quartet were said to have split due to differences in their personalities and feelings of jealousy and unfairness between them. However, the success of Energy's reunion in 2024 proved to be a key factor in convincing them to come together again. Mirror Media said the huge marketability of F4 would be a big draw for the reunion concert and that the group may also tour Asia, in addition to focusing on the markets in China and Taiwan. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
F4 Thailand watch episodes 1 to 16 in Hindi: Check out streaming platforms for 'F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers'
F4 Thailand watch episodes 1 to 16 in Hindi: F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers is a popular Thai romantic drama. It has 16 episodes. The story is about Gorya, a girl from a poor family. She gets a scholarship to a top high school. This school is ruled by a rich and powerful group called F4. Gorya faces bullying from the F4 leader, Thyme. The drama shows how their relationship changes over time. It also highlights school problems and class differences. You can watch the full series on GMMTV's YouTube channel. Hindi-dubbed versions are also available on different platforms. Hindi-speaking viewers can easily watch all episodes from 1 to 16. Tu's ig update exactly 3 years ago today [090422] 🌱🐯Thyme Gorya will always have special place in my heart💖#tontawan #bbrightvc #F4Thailand #intuyou How to Watch F4 Thailand in Hindi: Best Streaming Options Currently, F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers is officially streaming on Rakuten Viki. Viewers can watch all episodes in HD quality with English subtitles and some regional language options. Rakuten Viki offers free viewing with ads. You can also choose a premium plan for an ad-free experience. For Hindi dubbed versions, episodes are available on Dailymotion and YouTube through unofficial uploads. F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers Full Episodes Online Free Rakuten Viki: Offers the full series with subtitles. YouTube and Dailymotion: Hindi dubbed episodes (1 to 16) can be found on various channels. Some content may be geo-restricted and require VPN. VPN Services: For users outside Thailand or India, VPNs can help access region-locked content on platforms like VIU or GMMTV's official YouTube channel. About F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers is a 2021 Thai romantic drama directed by Patha Thongpan. It tells the story of Gorya, who stands up to the bullying elite F4 boys at a luxurious school, especially their leader Thyme, who falls for her. The show blends romance, drama, and coming-of-age themes, making it a hit among youth audiences. F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers Review and Viewer Ratings F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers is a Thai romantic drama series based on the Japanese manga Hana Yori Dango by Yoko Kamio. It aired from December 18, 2021, to April 9, 2022, on GMM 25, with 16 episodes in its first season. oh ofc the first thing gorya does when thyme says i love you to her is hit him with a pillow why is that so themlkjfsdf #F4ThailandEP11 The show mainly focuses on the romance between Thyme and Gorya. It avoids too much drama and cuts down on unnecessary emotional stress. Many viewers find it more real and less dragging than older versions. F4 Thailand: Awards and Recognition F4 Thailand received many awards. It won Best Adaptation of an Existing Format at the Asian Television Awards. Several cast members also received acting awards. Bright Vachirawit, who played Thyme, won multiple popular actor awards. He was also named Actor of the Year at the GQ Men of the Year Awards 2022. The series was praised for its cinematography, editing, and original soundtrack.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Today in History: May 27, the Golden Gate Bridge opens
Today is Tuesday, May 27, the 147th day of 2025. There are 218 days left in the year. Today in history: On May 27, 1937, the newly completed Golden Gate Bridge connecting San Francisco and Marin County, California, was opened to pedestrian traffic (vehicles began crossing the next day). Also on this date: In 1896, 255 people were killed when a devastating F4 tornado struck St. Louis, Missouri, and East St. Louis, Illinois. In 1930, New York's Chrysler Building, at the time the world's tallest building, opened to the public. In 1941, the British Royal Navy sank the German battleship Bismarck off France, killing over 2,000 German sailors. In 1942, Doris 'Dorie' Miller, a cook aboard the USS West Virginia, became the first African-American to receive the Navy Cross for displaying 'extraordinary courage and disregard for his own personal safety' during Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor. In 1968, the U.S. Supreme Court, in United States v. O'Brien, upheld the conviction of David O'Brien for destroying his draft card outside a Boston courthouse, ruling that the act was not protected by freedom of speech. In 1993, a bomb set by the Sicilian mafia exploded outside the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy; 5 people were killed and 48 wounded, and dozens of centuries-old paintings were destroyed or damaged. In 1994, Nobel Prize-winning author Alexander Solzhenitsyn returned to Russia to the emotional cheers of thousands after spending two decades in exile. In 1998, Michael Fortier, the government's star witness in the Oklahoma City bombing case, was sentenced to 12 years in prison after apologizing for not warning anyone about the deadly plot. (Fortier was freed in January 2006.) In 2006, a magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck the Indonesian island of Java near the city of Yogyakarta, killing more than 5,700 people. Today's Birthdays: Actor Lee Meriwether is 90. Actor Bruce Weitz is 82. Musician Bruce Cockburn is 80. Singer Dee Dee Bridgewater is 75. Football Hall of Famer Jackie Slater is 71. Actor Richard Schiff is 70. Singer Siouxsie Sioux is 68. Musician Neil Finn (Split Enz, Crowded House) is 67. Actor Peri Gilpin is 64. Comedian Adam Carolla is 61. Actor Todd Bridges is 60. Baseball Hall of Famer Jeff Bagwell is 57. Baseball Hall of Famer Frank Thomas is 57. Actor Paul Bettany is 54. Actor Jack McBrayer is 52. Rapper-musician Andre 3000 (Outkast) is 50. Rapper Jadakiss is 50. Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver is 50. Actor Ben Feldman is 45. Actor-singer Chris Colfer is 35. Actor Lily-Rose Depp is 26. Olympic gymnastics gold medalist Jade Carey is 25.
