Milestones

DIED

Josie DeCarlo, the inspiration for the singer-guitarist of Josie and the Pussycats in the 1970s cartoon; her husband Dan drew the animated Josie to resemble his wife.

APPROVED

By Crown Prince Nayef of Saudi Arabia, that Saudi women can compete in the London Olympics in sports that meet the “standards of women’s decency.”

REVIVED

The world’s tiniest car, by British automaker Peel, to help fight traffic congestion; the three-wheeled, roughly 200-lb. vehicle–originally produced in the 1960s–gets 118 m.p.g. and boasts a top speed of 40 m.p.h.

SUSPENDED

New Orleans Saints coach Sean Peyton for one year, the result of a bounty program the team conducted from 2009 to 2011 that targeted opposing players.

CELEBRATED

The 100th birthday of Manohar Aich, Mr. Universe 1952; dubbed the “Pocket Hercules,” the 4 ft. 11 in. bodybuilder credits low stress and happiness for his longevity.

DIED

Chaleo Yoovidhya, 80, entrepreneur who created the drink Krathing Daeng–“Red Bull” in Thai. He earned billions of dollars as the caffeine-packed drink went global.