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On July 6, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1921, Allan MacEachen, Canadian economist and politician, Deputy Prime Minister of Canada (died 2017) was born. In 1939, Gérard Bourgoin, French sports executive, president of AJ Auxerre (2011-2013) and (Ligue de Football Professionnel) (died 2025) was born. In 1961, Scott LaFaro, American bassist (born 1936) passed away. In 1976, Zhu De, Chinese general and politician, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (born 1886) passed away. In 1987, Elli Stenberg, Finnish politician (born 1903) passed away. In 2002, Dhirubhai Ambani, Indian businessman, founded Reliance Industries (born 1932) passed away. In 2003, Buddy Ebsen, American actor, singer, and dancer (born 1908) passed away. In 2003, Çelik Gülersoy, Turkish lawyer, historical preservationist, writer and poet (born 1930) passed away. In 2012, Hani al-Hassan, Palestinian engineer and politician (born 1939) passed away. In 2015, Jerry Weintraub, American film producer, and talent agent (born 1937) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
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Tony Elumelu will retire as UBA Group Chairman on August 21, with Emmanuel Nnorom succeeding him after the bank announced a planned leadership transition.
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