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May 20, 2007

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Headlines from May 20, 2007

Fifty, Finned and Fabulous

By Jerry Garrett

The enduring popularity of Chevrolet’s 1957 cars has obscured the significance of vehicles offered by other manufacturers in that miraculous year.

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A Wildcatter Pounces

By Jad Mouawad

Joseph H. Bryant wants to hunt for oil in the Gulf of Mexico or offshore West Africa, challenging Big Oil in its own backyard.

SundayBusiness2369 words

Music on My Birthday

Billboard 200

The Top 50 albums for the chart week of May 16, 2007, covering May 20, 2007.

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    Album cover for Because Of You by Ne-Yo

    Because Of You

    Ne-Yo

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    Album cover for Call Me Irresponsible by Michael Buble

    Call Me Irresponsible

    Michael Buble

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    Album cover for Snakes & Arrows by Rush

    Snakes & Arrows

    Rush

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    Album cover for The Best Damn Thing by Avril Lavigne

    The Best Damn Thing

    Avril Lavigne

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    Album cover for American Doll Posse by Tori Amos

    American Doll Posse

    Tori Amos

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Notable Deaths

2007Norman Von Nida, Australian golfer (born 1914)[†]

Norman Guy Von Nida was an Australian professional golfer.

Historical Context for May 20, 2007

In 2007, the world population was approximately 6,757,308,781 people[†]