2009 Event Pirates from Somalia capture the Maran Centaurus, a Greek-owned oil tanker, off the coast of Somalia 1978 Birthday Josie Maran, born in Menlo Park, California, model, actress, appeared in 'Van Helsing', 'The Aviator', appeared in 'Sports Illustrated Swimsuit' issues fro 2000 - 2002 1960 Death Rene Maran, Martiniques writer (Batouala, Prix Goncourt), dies 1887 Birthday Rene Maran, Martinique, author, Batouala, Prix Goncourt
