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In 2016, the world population was approximately 7,558,554,526 people[†]
2016Jack Chick, American cartoonist and publisher (born 1924)[†]
Jack Thomas Chick was an American cartoonist and publisher, best known for his fundamentalist Christian "Chick tracts". He expressed his perspective on a variety of issues through sequential-art morality plays.
2016Wim van der Voort, Dutch speed skater (born 1923)[†]
Willem "Wim" van der Voort was a Dutch speed skater. At the 1952 Olympics in Oslo Van der Voort was the silver medalist in the men's 1500 meters, finishing 0.2 seconds behind Hjalmar Andersen of Norway. He received a bronze medal at the 1953 World Allround Championships, and silver medals at the 1951 and 1953 European Championships.
2016Pete Burns, English singer-songwriter (born 1959)[†]
Peter Jozzeppi Burns was an English singer, songwriter and television personality who formed the band Dead or Alive in 1980 during the new wave era and was the band's lead vocalist. Dead or Alive sold over 17 million albums and 36 million singles worldwide, and their 1985 hit "You Spin Me Round " was produced by the trio Stock Aitken Waterman (SAW) and became their first UK No. 1 hit single. Dead or Alive's first three albums all reached the UK Top 30, with Youthquake reaching the Top 10. Additionally, the band had seven UK Top 40 singles, two US Top 20 singles and another two singles which went to No. 1 on the US Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart. In 2016, Billboard magazine ranked Dead or Alive as one of the most successful dance artists of all time.
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The deal will probably face a much sterner regulatory review than the Comcast-NBC Universal merger in 2009.
The Cubs will play in their first World Series in 71 years filled with confidence, a feeling not usually associated with the franchise.
Republicans control most statehouse chambers, but with Donald J. Trump stumbling, Democrats hope for down-ballot gains in Minnesota, Colorado, Nevada and elsewhere.
With a strong lead in national polls, Mrs. Clinton is urging core Democratic constituencies to vote early in states where balloting has begun.
Madeleine Thien’s beautiful, sorrowful novel pieces together the story of musicians’ — and China’s — sufferings during the Cultural Revolution.
LeHand, known as Missy, wielded far more influence than her title of secretary to the president conveyed.
A onetime warrior has settled down in his life, but not in his new show at MoMA PS1.
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s insistence on a direct role, citing a “historical responsibility” that Iraq rejects, is undermining American goals in the region.
Mr. Olbermann, the itinerant sports and news broadcaster, is making a series of commentaries opposing Donald J. Trump.
DraftKings and FanDuel are close to an agreement with New York’s attorney general over claims that they engaged in false advertising, according to two people familiar with the discussions.
Trades have stocked Chicago’s roster, including half of its playoff pitching rotation, and even lesser names have helped sweeten package deals.
The Cubs had their chances over seven decades. Sometimes they came tantalizingly close, but they always managed to find a way to blow it. Not this time.