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In 2007, the world population was approximately 6,757,308,781 people[â ]
2007Mike Reid, English comedian, actor, and author (born 1940)[â ]
Michael Reid was an English comedian, actor, author and occasional television presenter. He played the role of Frank Butcher in the soap opera EastEnders and hosted the children's game show Runaround. He was known for his gravelly voice and strong London accent.
2007Michel Serrault, French actor (born 1928)[â ]
Michel Serrault was a French stage and film actor who appeared from 1954 until 2007 in more than 130 films.
2007Tom Snyder, American journalist and talk show host (born 1936)[â ]
Thomas James Snyder was an American television personality, news anchor, and radio personality best known for his late night talk shows Tomorrow, on NBC in the 1970s and 1980s, and The Late Late Show, on CBS in the 1990s. Snyder was also the pioneer anchor of the prime time NBC News Update, in the 1970s and early 1980s, which was a one-minute capsule of news updates.
2007Marvin Zindler, American journalist (born 1921)[â ]
Marvin Harold Zindler was a news reporter for television station KTRK-TV in Houston, Texas, United States. His investigative journalism, through which he mostly represented the city's elderly and working class, made him one of the city's most influential and well-known media personalities.
It takes a little homework, but knowing the difference between Agamemnon and Hercules can turn a family trip to Greece into a real education. Just be sure the lesson plan includes some time on the beach.
While salsa is experiencing a revival in popular culture, the dance form has largely disappeared from the New York clubs where it was born.
Residents of the West Village have put forth plans to redesign two wide and chaotic intersections in the meatpacking district.
Two novels consider the incongruities involved in playing and hearing beautiful music in Nazi Germany.
Louise Suggs, who helped form the L.P.G.A. in 1950, is grateful to have lived long enough to grace the galleries when the first professional womenâs event is held at the Old Course at St. Andrews.
Orlando HernĂĄndez pitched seven strong innings to lead the Mets in Game 1 against the Washington Nationals. But in Game 2, the Mets not only lost the game, they also potentially lost catcher Paul Lo Duca.
Adults scorned emoticons until they found a way to use them to flirt or close a deal.
Alberto Contador appeared to clinch victory in the 94th Tour de France on Saturday, finishing fifth in the final time trial but riding fast enough to remain slightly ahead over all.
Treating cancer can be very complicated, and it is difficult for even the most educated patients to be sure they have the best care.
Philippe de Montebello is the last of a breed. Who can succeed him at the Met?
Skepticism is widespread in Basra, as in Baghdad, about whether Iraqi forces are ready to take over.
Forty summers ago, Newark was burning, Plainfield was bleeding and New Brunswick, it seemed, was next.