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In 2012, the world population was approximately 7,201,202,485 people[â ]
2012Nguyá» n Hữu CĂł, Vietnamese general and politician (born 1925)[â ]
NguyỠn Hữu Có was a South Vietnamese soldier and politician who served in the Army of the Republic of Vietnam, rising to the rank of lieutenant general. He was prominent in several coups and juntas in the 1960s.
2012Andy Griffith, American actor, singer, and producer (born 1926)[â ]
Andy Samuel Griffith was an American actor, comedian, television producer, singer, and writer whose career spanned seven decades in music and television. Known for his Southern drawl, his characters with a folksy-friendly personality, as well as his gruff but friendly voice, Griffith was a Tony Award nominee for two roles. He gained prominence in the starring role in director Elia Kazan's film A Face in the Crowd (1957) and No Time for Sergeants (1958) before he became better known for his television roles, playing the lead roles of Andy Taylor in the sitcom The Andy Griffith Show (1960â1968) and Ben Matlock in the legal drama Matlock (1986â1995).
2012Yvonne B. Miller, American educator and politician (born 1934)[â ]
Yvonne Bond Miller was a Virginia educator and American politician who became the first African-American woman to serve in both houses of the Virginia General Assembly. A Democrat, in 1983 Miller became the first African-American woman elected to the state house, where she served for four years before winning election to the state Senate, where she consistently won re-election until her death in office. Miller taught in the Norfolk Public schools, and later taught early and childhood education at one of her alma maters, which had become Norfolk State University during her lifetime.
2012Sergio Pininfarina, Italian engineer and politician (born 1926)[â ]
Sergio Pininfarina was an Italian automobile designer and Senator for life.
2012Richard Alvin Tonry, American lawyer and politician (born 1935)[â ]
Richard Alvin Tonry was an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served in the United States House of Representatives for Louisiana's 1st congressional district for a partial term in 1977.
A debate is taking place in Japan on how, and to what extent, the government should rescue large companies.
Enrique Peña Nieto is a consummate political animal, but how he will govern â as a proxy for his partyâs old guard, or with a new, more humbled vision â remains a bit of a mystery.
Lonnie G. Thompson, one of the scientists who essentially discovered global warming, has for years climbed mountains to gather ice he examines for climatic changes.
The United Statesâ quiet military buildup in the Strait of Hormuz, in response to Iranian threats to disrupt sea traffic, carries risks of confrontation.
A batch of new Travel Channel shows, from âXtreme Waterparksâ to âInsane Coaster Wars,â seems devised to annoy the summer couch potato.
Since his arrest in January on piracy charges, the Internet tycoon and Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom has been winning over the public in New Zealand.
The secretary of state on Tuesday said for the first time, âWe are sorryâ for the deaths of Pakistani soldiers in November airstrikes.
The dance critic Alastair Macaulay assesses the Statue of Libertyâs form and line from various angles and distances, including from his bedroom window.
Rob Portman, who has ascended to senator from staff member during nearly three decades in Washington, is a potential pick to be Mitt Romneyâs running mate.
The OraQuick test, which uses a mouth swab and gives results in 20 to 40 minutes, is the first method for Americans to learn in the privacy of their own homes whether they are infected.
Exploring Brittenâs opera âBilly Budd,â a work populated by people with secret feelings.
Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum has reopened in new quarters to interpret this seminal moment of protest and revolt in colonial Americaâs history.