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September 1, 2012

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Billboard 200

The Top 50 albums for the chart week of August 29, 2012, covering September 1, 2012.

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    Album cover for Based On A T.R.U. Story by 2 Chainz

    Based On A T.R.U. Story

    2 Chainz

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    Album cover for NOW 43 by Various Artists

    NOW 43

    Various Artists

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    Album cover for God Forgives; I Don't by Rick Ross

    God Forgives; I Don't

    Rick Ross

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    Album cover for Mighty Death Pop by Insane Clown Posse

    Mighty Death Pop

    Insane Clown Posse

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    Album cover for Overexposed by Maroon 5

    Overexposed

    Maroon 5

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Notable Deaths

Sean Bergin

2012Sean Bergin, South African saxophonist, flute player, and composer (born 1948)[†]

Sean Bergin was an avant-garde jazz saxophonist and flautist from South Africa.

Hal David

2012Hal David, American songwriter and composer (born 1921)[†]

Harold Lane David was an American lyricist. He was best known for his collaborations with composer Burt Bacharach and his association with Dionne Warwick.

2012Smarck Michel, Haitian businessman and politician, 6th Prime Minister of Haiti (born 1937)[†]

Georges Jean-Jacques Smarck Michel or Smarck Michel was appointed prime minister of Haiti on October 27, 1994, occupying the post from November 8, 1994 to October 16, 1995. Smarck was President Aristide's third prime minister, and the first to be named after the President's return from exile.

William PetzÀll

2012William PetzĂ€ll, Swedish politician (born 1988)[†]

William Nils Erich PetzÀll was a Swedish politician, former member of the Sweden Democrats and Chairman of the Sweden Democratic Youth. At the 2010 Swedish general election he was elected to be the parliamentary representative for Dalarna County.

Arnaldo Putzu

2012Arnaldo Putzu, Italian illustrator (born 1927)[†]

Arnaldo Putzu was an Italian artist renowned for his film posters for Italian and British films, such as Get Carter and the Carry On films.

Historical Context for September 1, 2012

In 2012, the world population was approximately 7,201,202,485 people[†]