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"Say Say Say" is a pop song written and performed by Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson. The track was produced by George Martin (pictured) for McCartney's fifth solo album, Pipes of Peace (1983). The song was recorded during the production of McCartney's 1982 Tug of War album. After its release in October 1983, "Say Say Say" became Jackson's seventh top-ten hit in a year. It was a number one hit in the United States, Norway, Sweden and several other countries, reached number two in the United Kingdom, and peaked within the top ten in more than 20 countries, including Australia, Austria, New Zealand, the Netherlands, and Switzerland. Certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America, the song was promoted with a music video directed by Bob Giraldi. The video – filmed in Santa Ynez Valley, California – features cameo appearances by Linda McCartney and La Toya Jackson. The short film centers around two con artists called "Mac and Jack" (played by McCartney and Jackson), and is credited for the introduction of dialogue and storyline to music videos. (more...) Recently featured: Battle of Bicocca – Monadnock Building – Nancy Drew Archive – By email – More featured articles...
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From Wikipedia's newest content: ... that a 1.7-ton, 130-year-old cannon (pictured) was stolen and transported 3000 miles from Pasadena to Cambridge as part of the Caltech–MIT rivalry? ... that the church choir Chor von St. Bonifatius celebrates 150 years today, singing in Wiesbaden the premiere of a Missa solemnis by Colin Mawby, conducted by Gabriel Dessauer? ... that the successful Byzantine defence in the Siege of Nicaea in 727 encouraged Emperor Leo III the Isaurian to proceed with his policy of iconoclasm? ... that Argentine actress Mirtha Legrand worked in La Dueña after 46 years without acting in television? ... that Tennessee Governor William Trousdale fought in three U.S. wars and was nicknamed "War Horse of Sumner County"? ... that police fingerprinted over 45,000 men to find the killer of June Anne Devaney, the first time mass fingerprinting had been used to solve a crime? ... that ceramic parchment grows on rotting wood? Archive – Start a new article – Nominate an article

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In golf, the Ryder Cup concludes with Europe (team captain José María Olazábal pictured) defeating the United States. The African Union helps South Sudan and Sudan negotiate oil revenue and other agreements following conflict earlier this year. In sumo, Mongolian wrestler Harumafuji Kōhei is formally promoted to become the 70th yokozuna. At the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards, Homeland and Modern Family win the awards for Outstanding Drama Series and Outstanding Comedy Series, respectively. In Gaelic football, Donegal defeat Mayo in the 2012 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Final. Syrian civil war – Wikinews – Recent deaths – More current events...
On this day...
October 3: National Day in Iraq (1932); National Foundation Day in South Korea 1918 – World War I: Following his armed forces' defeat to the Allied Powers, Bulgarian Tsar Ferdinand I (pictured) abdicated in favor of his son Boris III. 1935 – Italian forces under General Emilio De Bono invaded Abyssinia during the opening stages of the Second Italo-Abyssinian War. 1957 – A California Superior Court judge ruled that Allen Ginsburg's "Howl" was not obscene, and it went on to become the most popular American poem to the present day. 1981 – The hunger strike by Irish Republican Army prisoners at the Maze jail in Belfast ended after seven months and 10 deaths. 1990 – East and West Germany officially joined to form the first fully sovereign united German state since the end of World War II. More anniversaries: October 2 – October 3 – October 4 Archive – By email – List of historical anniversaries It is now October 3, 2012 (UTC) – Refresh this page

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The Ferrari F40 is a mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive, two-door coupé sports car produced by Ferrari from 1987 to 1992 as the successor to the 288 GTO. At the time it was the fastest, most powerful, and most expensive car that Ferrari sold to the public, as well as the first production automobile capable of exceeding 200 mph (320 km/h).

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