Republican Running for House Dies at 67
By Jonathan P. Hicks
Francis H. Powers, endorsed by Republican leaders to run for Representative Vito J. Fossella’s seat, died on Sunday.
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On this day
June 23, 2008
Revisit the music, news, notable people, and historical moments connected to this date.
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Bill to Protect Companies in Inquiries Adds Support
By Lynnley Browning
Ex-prosecutors praised a proposed rule on confidential legal contact that has come under attack amid corporate fraud scandals.
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Going Back, Back, Back to 1939
By Jack Curry
The only two surviving players from the first All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium reflect about being on the field with baseball legends like Joe DiMaggio and Bill Dickey.
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To Make a Stir at City Hall, Make an Appointment
By Fernanda Santos
The steps of City Hall — once the scene of loud protests and even a few riots — must be booked like a Saturday morning tee time. And the competition is intense.
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In Rift Among Dentist Groups, a Tale of Political Clout
By Sam Roberts
This is a parable about power. It also happens to be about dentists, but it could be about anyone who crosses a veteran lobbyist.
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Music on My Birthday
Billboard 200
The Top 50 albums for the chart week of June 18, 2008, covering June 23, 2008.
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Indestructible
Disturbed
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Various Artists
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Here I Stand
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Notable Births
2008Lilliana Ketchman, American dancer and YouTuber[†]
Lilliana Belle Ketchman, known professionally as Lilly K, is an American dancer, model and social media personality. She is known for her appearances on Lifetime's Dance Moms beginning in season six, and for her YouTube videos.
Notable Deaths
2008Claudio Capone, Italian-Scottish actor (born 1952)[†]
Claudio Capone was an Italian actor, voice actor and narrator.
2008Arthur Chung, Guyanese surveyor and politician, 1st President of Guyana (born 1918)[†]
Arthur Raymond Chung was a Guyanese politician who served as the first president of Guyana from 17 March 1970 to 6 October 1980. He was the first ethnically Chinese person to be elected as head of state in a non-Asian country. A leader in Guyana's fight for independence during the British colonial era, Chung was honoured with Guyana's highest national honour, the Order of Excellence (O.E.).
2008Marian Glinka, Polish actor and bodybuilder (born 1943)[†]
Marian Witold Glinka was a Polish actor and bodybuilder. He appeared in many Polish movies.
Historical Context for June 23, 2008
In 2008, the world population was approximately 6,844,457,662 people[†]