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April 12, 2009

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In Rescue of Captain, Navy Kills 3 Pirates

By Robert D. McFadden and Scott Shane

President Obama had authorized the use of force if Capt. Richard Phillips was believed to be in danger, so U.S. snipers fired when the pirates aimed an automatic rifle at their hostage.

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Billboard 200

The Top 50 albums for the chart week of April 8, 2009, covering April 12, 2009.

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    Album cover for NOW 30 by Various Artists

    NOW 30

    Various Artists

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    1
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    1
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    Album cover for Hannah Montana: The Movie by Soundtrack

    Hannah Montana: The Movie

    Soundtrack

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    1
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    Album cover for Twilight by Soundtrack

    Twilight

    Soundtrack

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    21
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    Album cover for In A Perfect World... by Keri Hilson

    In A Perfect World...

    Keri Hilson

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    Album cover for All I Ever Wanted by Kelly Clarkson

    All I Ever Wanted

    Kelly Clarkson

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Notable Deaths

Marilyn Chambers

2009Marilyn Chambers, American actress[†]

Marilyn Ann Taylor, known professionally as Marilyn Chambers, was an American pornographic actress, exotic dancer, model, actress, singer and vice-presidential candidate. She was known for her 1972 hardcore film debut, Behind the Green Door, and her 1980 pornographic film Insatiable. She ranked at No. 6 on the list of Top 50 Porn Stars of All Time by AVN, and ranked as one of Playboy's Top 100 Sex Stars of the Century in 1999. Although she was primarily known for her adult film work, she made a successful transition to mainstream projects and has been called "porn's most famous crossover".

Historical Events

Zimbabwe

2009Zimbabwe officially abandons the Zimbabwean dollar as its official currency.[†]

Zimbabwe, officially the Republic of Zimbabwe, is a landlocked country in Southeast Africa, between the Zambezi and Limpopo Rivers, bordered by South Africa to the south, Botswana to the southwest, Zambia to the north, and Mozambique to the east. The capital and largest city is Harare, and the second largest is Bulawayo.

Historical Context for April 12, 2009

In 2009, the world population was approximately 6,932,766,416 people[†]