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Notable Deaths

2007Merv Griffin, American actor, singer, and producer, created Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune (born 1925)^[†]

Mervyn Edward Griffin Jr. was an American television show host and media mogul. He began his career as a radio and big band singer, later appearing in film and on Broadway. From 1962 to 1986, Griffin hosted his own talk show, The Merv Griffin Show. Griffin also created several game shows, including Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune, through his production companies, Merv Griffin Enterprises and Merv Griffin Entertainment.

2007Mike Wieringo, American author and illustrator (born 1963)^[†]

Michael Lance Wieringo, who sometimes signed his work under the name Ringo, was an American comics artist best known for his work on DC Comics' The Flash, Marvel Comics' Spider-Man and Fantastic Four, as well as his own creator-owned series, Tellos. In 2017, the Ringo Awards were created in honor of Wieringo. They are presented at the Baltimore Comic-Con to recognize achievement in the comics industry.

Historical Context for August 12, 2007

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

Headlines from August 12, 2007

Buy Low, Divorce High

Life With Zabar’s at the Epicenter

Far From the Reservation, but Still Sacred?

The Myth, the Math, the Sex

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Hairspray

Planet Earth

Hannah Montana 2 (Soundtrack)/Meet Miley Cyrus

T.I. Vs T.I.P.

Notable Deaths

Historical Context for August 12, 2007