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July 12, 1962

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Historical Context for July 12, 1962

In 1962, the world population was approximately 3,123,374,315 people[†]

Notable Births

Julio César Chávez

1962Julio César Chávez, Mexican boxer[†]

Julio César Chávez González, also known as Julio César Chávez Sr., is a Mexican former professional boxer who competed from 1980 to 2005. A multiple-time world champion in three weight divisions, Chávez was listed by The Ring magazine as the world's best boxer, pound for pound, from 1990 to 1993. During his career he held the WBC super featherweight title from 1984 to 1987, the WBA and WBC lightweight titles between 1987 and 1989, the WBC light welterweight title twice between 1989 and 1996, and the IBF light welterweight title from 1990 to 1991. He also held the Ring magazine and lineal lightweight titles from 1988 to 1989, and the lineal light welterweight title twice between 1990 and 1996. Chávez was named Fighter of the Year for 1987 and 1990 by the Boxing Writers Association of America and The Ring respectively.

Luc De Vos

1962Luc De Vos, Belgian singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 2014)[†]

Luc De Vos was a Belgian musician and writer, best known as the lead singer of the Dutch-language alternative rock formation Gorki and as a guest in multiple television shows. He also voiced VW bus in the Flemish version of the Disney movie Cars. He died of acute organ failure on the 29 November 2014 in his working apartment in Ghent.

Joanna Shields, Baroness Shields

1962Joanna Shields, American-English businesswoman[†]

Joanna Shields, Baroness Shields, is an American–British businesswoman and politician. Shields was made a Life Peer in the House of Lords in 2014, and later was Minister for Internet Safety and Security under David Cameron and Theresa May. She had also been Advisor on the Digital Economy to David Cameron.

Dean Wilkins

1962Dean Wilkins, English footballer and manager[†]

Dean Mark Wilkins is an English football coach and former professional player. He was most recently the assistant manager of League Two club Stevenage.

Notable Deaths

Roger Wolfe Kahn

1962Roger Wolfe Kahn, American composer and bandleader (born 1907)[†]

Roger Wolfe Kahn was an American jazz and popular musician, composer, bandleader and an aviator.

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Headlines from July 12, 1962

WRITE-OFFS SPED; Step on Depreciation Is Intended to Spur Economic Growth Business Taxes Cut 1.5 Billion by Treasury in Write-Off Plan ACTION INTENDED TO SPUR ECONOMY Goals Are the Modernization of Plants and Increases in Output and Employment

By John D. Morris Special To the New York Times

Sec Dillon cites R M Blough view that indus should invest in new equipment all tax savings from higher equipment depreciation allowances, news conf statement on new depreciation schedules

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EUROPEANS BEAM FIRST TELEVISION TO SCREENS IN U.S.; British Follow the French in Broadcasts Relayed by the Telstar Satellite RECEPTION HERE GOOD East-West Transmissions Come 24 Hours After the First Transocean TV PARIS TV IS SEEN ON U.S. SCREENS

By Richard Witkin Special To the New York Times

Amers get their 1st TV programs from Eur, 1st from France and then from GB, via Telstar; French include some entertainment, Brit only test pattern and official messages; pictures illus; other details

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Withholding Turned Down By Senate Finance Group; Vote Is 10-5 Against Administration's Revenue Proposal Tax Credit for Business Equipment Is Endorsed SENATE UNIT BARS WITHHOLDING TAX

By Joseph A. Loftus Special To the New York Times

Sen com rejects Adm bill provision on divd-interest withholding 10-5; approves revised tax credit provision, 10-7, whereby depreciable basis of property for which credit would be allowed would be reduced by amt of credit; Sen R B Long offered both motions; vote detailed; com votes to require all divd- and interest-paying insts to notify Treas of payments of $10 or more a yr, recipients to be notified also

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