UPI Almanac for Friday, July 25, 2008.

UPI almanac for Wednesday, July 25, 2007.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 21 (UPI) -- Thomas Eakins' painting of a surgeon at work, one of the greatest U.S. art works of the 19th century, will remain in Philadelphia, officials said Thursday.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 (UPI) -- The sale of Thomas Eakins' painting, "The Gross Clinic," is set to break the price record for a U.S. artistic work made before World War II.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 9 (UPI) -- About 3,000 fans gathered at the Philadelphia Art Museum to watch Sylvester Stallone unveil a statue of the character who made him a star, Rocky Balboa.

Today is Tuesday, July 25, the 206th day of 2006 with 159 to follow.

Today is Monday, July 25, the 206th day of 2005 with 159 to follow.

CHICAGO, Nov. 23 (UPI) -- Chicago's Terra Foundation announced Monday it is collaborating with the Louvre in Paris on a two-part exhibition of American art.

Today is Sunday, July 25, the 207th day of 2004 with 159 to follow.