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In 2012, the world population was approximately 7,201,202,485 people[†]
2012James Coyne, Canadian lawyer and banker, 2nd Governor of the Bank of Canada (born 1910)[†]
James Elliott Coyne was a Canadian economist who served as the second governor of the Bank of Canada, from 1955 to 1961, succeeding Graham Towers. During his time in office, he had a much-publicized debate with Prime Minister John Diefenbaker, a debate often referred to as the "Coyne Affair", which led to his resignation and, eventually, to greater central-bank independence in Canada.
2012Norm Grabowski, American hot rod builder and actor (born 1933)[†]
Norman "Norm" Grabowski was a Polish-American hot rod builder and actor. The heavy-set crew cut-wearing Grabowski appeared in minor roles in many films produced by Albert Zugsmith and Walt Disney.
2012Sukhdev Singh Kang, Indian judge and politician, 14th Governor of Kerala (born 1931)[†]
Sukhdev Singh Kang was the fourteenth Governor of Kerala from 25 January 1997 to 18 April 2002. He served as a judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court from 19 February 1979 till 23 October 1989 and was subsequently promoted and transferred as the Chief Justice of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court, a post he held from 24 October 1989 to 14 May 1993. During his tenure E K Nayanar and A K Antony were the Chief Ministers of Kerala. Following his stint as the Governor of Kerala, he was appointed a member of the National Human Rights Commission 1993. He then retired.
2012Torkom Manoogian, Iraqi-Armenian patriarch (born 1919)[†]
Patriarch Torkom Manoogian was the Armenian Patriarch of Jerusalem serving the Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem. He was the 96th in a succession of Armenian Patriarchs of Jerusalem, succeeding Patriarch Yeghishe Derderian (1960–1990).
2012Erik Moseholm, Danish bassist, composer, and bandleader (born 1930)[†]
Erik Moseholm was a Danish jazz bassist, composer, bandleader and music administrator. He was the leader of the DR Big Band from 1961 to 1966 and the principal of the Rhythmic Music Conservatory in Copenhagen from 1992 to 1997.
2012Břetislav Pojar, Czech animator, director, and screenwriter (born 1923)[†]
Břetislav Pojar was a Czech puppeteer, animator and director of short and feature films.
2012The European Union wins the 2012 Nobel Peace Prize.[†]
The European Union (EU) is a supranational political and economic union of 27 member states that are located primarily in Europe. The union has a total area of 4,233,255 km2 (1,634,469 sq mi) and an estimated population of over 449 million as of 2024. The EU is often described as a sui generis political entity combining characteristics of both a federation and a confederation.
Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta warned that the United States was facing the possibility of a “cyber-Pearl Harbor” and was increasingly vulnerable to foreign computer hackers.
Three automotive journalists nominated their favorite cars as the contenders to replace five classics at the car shows of the future.
The charity created by Wyclef Jean, the Haitian-born hip-hop celebrity, effectively went out of business last month, leaving a trail of debts, unfinished projects and broken promises.
Douglas Hodge, the Tony-winning star of “La Cage aux Folles,” takes on the witty, civilized hero with the big nose in the latest Broadway revival of “Cyrano de Bergerac.”
Once a pillar of stable demand, Europe faces the same overcapacity issues that plagued the American market a few years ago, but now United States auto sales are soaring.
Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. and Representative Paul D. Ryan engaged in a fluent and combative exchange over the Obama administration’s handling of foreign affairs and the nation’s economic recovery.
Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. and Representative Paul D. Ryan held their positions tenaciously and delineated battle lines that had been blurred when President Obama and Mitt Romney met a week ago.
JPMorgan Chase posted earnings of $5.7 billion, up from $4.3 billion, as the bank showed signs of strength in consumer and corporate lending.
John Hawkes, now in “The Sessions,” is an actor well regarded for his range and diversity, but, for a long time, not very well known.
Barbra Streisand returned to her roots for the first of two sold-out shows at the Barclays Center and regaled her audience with a concert steeped in Brooklyn lore.
Most institutions are pursuing alternative investments, which have been underperforming a simple mix of stocks and bonds in recent years.
Alex Smith was 19-31 as a starter in his first six N.F.L. seasons, but is 17-4 in regular-season games in his second year under Coach Jim Harbaugh.