One of the world s largest prehistoric marsupials, diprotodon lived 200,000 years ago. The bones, exposed by rains a year ago, are the second set of remains found at the site. For more news about recent finds, check out Fossil News , the Journal of Amateur Paleontology, a site for fossil enthusiasts. Today is La Paz Day in Bolivia. Botswana celebrates a public holiday today.
Today is a religious holiday in Recife, Brazil.
Today, Iran recognizes the demise of Prophet Mohammed and Martyrdom of Iman Hassan Mojtaba. Today, actor Barnard Hughes is 81. Former Attorney General Dick Thornburgh is 64. Former tennis player Margaret Court is 54. Violinist Pinchas Zukerman is 48.