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February 13, 1934

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Notable Births

George Segal

1934George Segal, American actor (died 2021)[†]

George Segal Jr. was an American actor and musician. He became popular in the 1960s and 1970s for playing both dramatic and comedic roles. After first rising to prominence with roles in acclaimed films such as Ship of Fools (1965) and King Rat (1965), he co-starred in the classic drama Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966).

Notable Deaths

1934József Pusztai, Slovene-Hungarian poet and journalist (born 1864)[†]

József Pusztai was a Slovene writer, poet, journalist, teacher, and cantor in Hungary. He was also known under the pen name Tibor Andorhegyi.

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Headlines from February 13, 1934

FRANCE CRIPPLED BY ORDERLY STRIKE; One Death and Some Riots Are Reported, but Peace Plea Is Widely Heeded. PARIS IS FORCED TO WALK Phone Service Abroad Is Cut Off -- Reds and Socialists Stage Demonstrations. FRANCE CRIPPLED BY ORDERLY STRIKE

By P.j. Philip.wireless To the New York Times.by P.j. Philip

General strike ties up transportation, but other pub utilities function; strike orderly, although some rioting occurs in suburbs, causing one death and many injuries

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