2015 Event Barack Obama becomes the first U.S. president to address the African Union, which includes 54 nations as members; the president emphasized the importance of growing economies, reducing corruption, increasing education, and instituting democracy 2014 Event While the world economy is growing, forecasts have been reduced due to weak global investment spending and risks to U.S. growth stemming from potential Federal Reserve attempts to end stimulus efforts 2014 Event Prince Felipe of Spain is coronated as King Felipe VI, following his father's abdication over two weeks ago; the simple ceremony sought to avoid displays of extravagance in a nation suffering high unemployment and growing disinterest in the monarchy 2014 Event Electronics manufacturer Samsung is diversifying into the pharmaceutical industry; after besting Apple in the smartphone market, Samsung has now set a goal to become the leader in the growing biotechnology sector 2011 Event Heavy fighting continues in Libya's heavily besieged city of Sirte; growing fears of humanitarian disaster builds 2010 Event China and South Korea plan to hold defense talks in February 2011 concerning growing regional tension on the Korean Peninsula 2010 Event China announces its plan to use its own uranium resources to meet growing demands for nuclear power 1992 Event "Growing Pains," final episode on ABC TV 1991 Event "La Toya: Growing Up in The Jackson Family" goes on sale 1991 Event Kirk Cameron marries Growing Pains co-star Chelsea Noble in upstate New York 1977 Death Ed Holmes, actor (Growing Paynes, Once Upon a Tune), dies at 66 1973 Event Dean tells Nixon, "There is a cancer growing on the Presidency" 1973 Event Paul and Linda McCartney are fined 100 pounds for growing cannabis 1972 Event Police find cannabis growing on Paul and Linda McCartney's farm 1971 Event New York Times reports growing interest of white youth in black gospel music 1965 Birthday Julie McCullough, Honolulu Hi, playmate, Feb 86, actress, Growing Pains 1959 Death Lester Lonergan, Jr., actor (Growing Paynes), dies at 65 1947 Birthday Alan Thicke, born in Ontario, actor and host, Thicke of the Night, Growing Pains 1942 Birthday B J Thomas, born in Houston, Texas, singer, Raindrops, Growing Pains Theme 1939 Birthday Dusty Springfield, Mary O'Brien, London, vocalist, Growing Pains 1932 Birthday Gordon Jump, born in Dayton, Ohio, actor, Arthur Carlson-WKRP, Growing Pains 1894 Birthday Bill Wirges, born in Buffalo, New York, orchestra leader, Growing Paynes
