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December 8, 2012

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Historical Context for December 8, 2012

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

Notable Deaths

Jerry Brown (gridiron football)

2012Jerry Brown, American football player (born 1987)[†]

Jerry Jerome Brown Jr. was an American professional football linebacker who played in the National Football League (NFL). In college, he played on the defensive line for the University of Illinois. In his professional career, he was a member of the Indianapolis Colts and Dallas Cowboys of the NFL, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League, and the Jacksonville Sharks and San Antonio Talons of the Arena Football League (AFL). He was signed as a free agent by the Sharks in 2011; in the team's ArenaBowl XXIV victory, he had one tackle assist, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery.

John Gowans

2012John Gowans, Scottish-English 16th General of The Salvation Army (born 1934)[†]

John Gowans was a Scottish clergyman, who was the 16th General of The Salvation Army from 1999 to 2002, succeeding General Paul Rader. He is also notable for pairing with General John Larsson in the composition of many songs and musicals.

2012Johnny Lira, American boxer (born 1951)[†]

Johnny Lira was a professional lightweight and welterweight boxing contender who was born and died in Chicago, Illinois.

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Headlines from December 8, 2012

Ready, Aim, Ready?

By Alan Feuer

A string of questionable and highly public police shootings has raised questions about New York officers’ weapons training.

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