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September 15, 2012

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What Books Said to One Another

By Edward Rothstein

In “Crossing Borders: Manuscripts From the Bodleian Library,” at the Jewish Museum, centuries-old texts in many languages reflect a multitude of influences.

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Standing Up at an Early Age

By Adam Himmelsbach

The Baltimore Ravens linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo became an advocate for others at an early age because he learned “differences didn’t matter.”

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Music on My Birthday

Billboard 200

The Top 50 albums for the chart week of September 12, 2012, covering September 15, 2012.

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    Album cover for Eye On It by tobyMac

    Eye On It

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    Album cover for Welcome To: Our House by Slaughterhouse

    Welcome To: Our House

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    Album cover for Chapter V by Trey Songz

    Chapter V

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    Album cover for NOW 43 by Various Artists

    NOW 43

    Various Artists

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    Album cover for Havoc And Bright Lights by Alanis Morissette

    Havoc And Bright Lights

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Notable Deaths

2012Tibor AntalpĂ©ter, Hungarian volleyball player and diplomat, Ambassador of Hungary to the United Kingdom (born 1930)[†]

Tibor Antalpéter was a Hungarian volleyball player who played for Csepel SC and the Hungarian national team. He served as Hungarian Ambassador to the United Kingdom from 1990 to 1995.

2012Nevin Spence, Northern Irish rugby player (born 1990)[†]

Nevin Spence was an Irish rugby union player for Ulster in the Pro12. He played as a Centre, but could also play Wing. He was educated firstly at Dromore High School, where he was introduced to rugby, and then at Wallace High School. He played his club rugby with Ballynahinch. He was also a capable footballer, playing for the Northern Ireland U-16's.

Historical Context for September 15, 2012

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