World & Nation
Jehan Sadat — the widow of former Egyptian President Anwar Sadat, who made peace with Israel and was assassinated in 1981 — has died.
July 9, 2021
Archives
Shah Jehan, who cost $4.4 million as a yearling, will make his U.S. debut Friday at Santa Anita, facing five other 3-year-olds in the $75,000 Sham Stakes.
Feb. 7, 2002
Entertainment & Arts
Noor Jehan, 74, a singer and actress known as the “Melody Queen” in Pakistan.
Dec. 25, 2000
Television
If you can’t get enough of new religious movements, high-control groups and religious sects, here are 16 films and TV series on the subject to add to your queue.
Dec. 27, 2023
California
The widow of Egyptian President Anwar Sadat will visit the Richard Nixon Library & Birthplace today to tour exhibits and preview a new display.
Oct. 22, 1991
During her first tour of the Richard Nixon Library & Birthplace in Yorba Linda on Tuesday, Jehan Sadat was escorted by Library Director John Taylor into a room where a statue of her late husband--Egyptian President Anwar Sadat--is on display.
Oct. 23, 1991
Jehan Sadat brought her message of community service to 900 supporters of the Red Cross on Tuesday when she spoke at the organization’s second annual Clara Barton Spectrum Awards luncheon.
June 23, 1994
Books
An autobiography sets out to do two things: to celebrate oneself and to rationalize one’s actions.
Aug. 16, 1987
Jehane Noujaim and Karim Amer, who directed HBO docuseries “The Vow,” hope their series sheds light on the controversial organization at its center.
Sept. 6, 2020
Married May 29, 1949 At 15, Jehan Safwat Raouf was fascinated with politics, obsessed with devotion to her native Egypt.
Feb. 14, 1996