Deaths on August 12

Merv Griffin

Died on August 12, 2007

Merv Griffin, American actor, singer, and producer, created Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune (b. 1925)

Mervyn Edward Griffin Jr. (July 6, 1925 – August 12, 2007), known professionally as Merv Griffin, was an American television show host and media mogul. He began his career as a radio and big band singer, later appearing in film and on Broadway. From 1965 to 1986 he hosted his own talk show, The Merv Griffin Show. He also created the game shows Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune through his production companies, Merv Griffin Enterprises and Merv Griffin Entertainment.

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Events on 2007

9 Jan

IPhone
Apple CEO Steve Jobs introduces the original iPhone at a Macworld keynote in San Francisco.
29 Jun

IPhone
Apple Inc. releases its first mobile phone, the iPhone.
12 Jul

July 12, 2007 Baghdad airstrike
U.S. Army Apache helicopters perform airstrikes in Baghdad, Iraq; footage from the cockpit is later leaked to the Internet.
4 Aug

Phoenix (spacecraft)
NASA's Phoenix spacecraft is launched.
18 Sep

Saffron Revolution
Buddhist monks join anti-government protesters in Myanmar, starting what some call the Saffron Revolution.

Deaths on August 12

Merv Griffin

Died on August 12, 2007

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IPhone

July 12, 2007 Baghdad airstrike

Phoenix (spacecraft)

Saffron Revolution