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The First Oscar Ceremony

The first Oscars were presented at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel on May 16, 1929. Wings won for best movie. Janet Gaynor won for best actress. Emil Jannings won for best actor.

Address: Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel,
7000 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles CA 90028-6099; 323-466-7000; 800-950-7667.
Email: infohrh@thomsonhotels.com.
Web: http://www.hollywoodroosevelt.com.

Southern California
Handball Hall of Fame

Address: SCHA Handball Hall of Fame,
Southern California Handball Association,
Los Angeles Athletic Club, 431 W. Seventh Street, Los Angeles, California 90014, 213-625-2211.
Web: http://www.handball.org.