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Michael Houser
2002Aug, 10

Michael Houser

Michael Houser, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (b. 1962)
Michael Houser (January 6, 1962 – August 10, 2002) was a founding member and lead guitarist of the band Widespread Panic. He appeared on seven studio albums during his 16-year tenure with the band from 1986 till 2002. He is also featured on 4 live albums by Widespread Panic as well as several archive releases, live video concerts and compilations. Two solo albums by Houser were released posthumously.

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    The UN Security Council unanimously establishes an arms embargo and the freezing of assets of Osama bin Laden, al-Qaeda, and the remaining members of the Taliban.
  • 4Apr

    Angolan Civil War

    The Angolan government and UNITA rebels sign a peace treaty ending the Angolan Civil War.
  • 14Apr

    Hugo Chávez

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  • 12May

    Fidel Castro

    Former US President Jimmy Carter arrives in Cuba for a five-day visit with Fidel Castro, becoming the first President of the United States, in or out of office, to visit the island since Castro's 1959 revolution.
  • 20Aug

    Saddam Hussein

    A group of Iraqis opposed to the regime of Saddam Hussein take over the Iraqi Embassy in Berlin, Germany for five hours before releasing their hostages and surrendering.