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March 15, 2013

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Historical Context for March 15, 2013

In 2013, the world population was approximately 7,291,793,585 people[†]

Notable Deaths

Booth Gardner

2013Booth Gardner, American businessman and politician, Governor of Washington (born 1936)[†]

William Booth Gardner was an American politician who served as the 19th governor of Washington from 1985 to 1993. He also served as the ambassador of the GATT. A member of the Democratic Party, Gardner previously served as a state senator, representing the 26th district from 1971 to 1973, and was the Pierce County Executive prior to his tenure as governor. His service was notable for advancing standards-based education and environmental protection.

2013Terry Lightfoot, English clarinet player (born 1935)[†]

Terence Lightfoot was a British jazz clarinettist and bandleader, and together with Chris Barber, Acker Bilk and Kenny Ball was one of the leading members of the trad jazz generation of British jazzmen.

2013Leverne McDonnell, Australian actress (born 1963)[†]

Leverne Ann McDonnell was an Australian actress.

2013Peter Worsley, English sociologist (born 1924)[†]

Peter Maurice Worsley was a noted British sociologist and social anthropologist. He was a major figure in both anthropology and sociology, and is noted for introducing the term Third World into English. He not only made theoretical and ethnographic contributions, but also was regarded as a key founding member of the New Left.

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Headlines from March 15, 2013

History Evergreen

By Dan Barry

An Irish historian planned to spend six weeks organizing Jackie Clarke’s collection of more than 100,000 items documenting Ireland’s struggle to free itself of English rule, but eight years later, she’s still at it.

Arts&Leisure2472 words

Looking for a Lesson in Google’s Perks

By James B. Stewart

Whatever might be said of Yahoo’s workplace, it’s a long way from Google’s, whose various offices reflect the company’s overarching philosophy to create a happy and productive environment.

Business1843 words

Is the Seller to Blame?

By Natasha Singer and Peter Lattman

After a soldier died, his parents took aim at a dietary supplement — and the retail chain GNC, where he bought it.

SundayBusiness4895 words