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1912 – 2004Julia Child (1912-2004)Died 13 August 2004, aged 91Child was an American chef and author who introduced French cuisine to a mass US television audience through her show "The French Chef." Her book "Mastering the Art of French Cooking" remains a landmark culinary text.
20042004 Summer OlympicsXXVIII Olympiad - AthensReturn to the birthplace of the Games. Winner: USA.