Claire Gordon was an English film actress and comedian known for leading and cameo roles in many British films from the late 1950s to the mid-1980s, and for working with most of the television comedy stars of that time. She was best known for her leading roles in the cult films Konga and Beat Girl, Gordon was the subject of singer Scott Walker's song "Archangel".

1941Christine Truman, English tennis player and sportscaster^[†]

Christine Clara Truman Janes is a former tennis player from the United Kingdom who was active from the mid-1950s to the mid-1970s. She won a singles Grand Slam title at the French Championships in 1959 and was a finalist at Wimbledon and the U.S. Championships. She helped Great Britain win the Wightman Cup in 1958, 1960 and 1968.

Headlines from January 16, 1941

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FIFTH AVE. KILLERS QUICKLY INDICTED; True Bills Are Returned in 20 Minutes Against 2 Gunmen Seized in Wild Chase FIFTH AVE. KILLERS QUICKLY INDICTED

LEHMAN DEMANDS REAPPORTIONMENT OF STATE AT ONCE; Message to Legislature Says He Will No Longer 'Countenance' Attempts at Delays TONE IRKS REPUBLICANS 'No Excuse' for Language Used by Governor, Ives Asserts, Indicating Action Will Come LEHMAN DEMANDS REAPPORTIONMENT

PERIL IN QUIBBLING; Self-Defense Put Ahead of Fine Law Points by Secretary of State A BRUSH WITH TINKHAM Treasury Chief Says British Haven't Enough Dollars to Pay for What They Need ALL AID TO BRITAIN IS PRESSED BY HULL

Yachtsmen Heroes of Britain at Dunkerque Win Cruising Club's Award for Boating Feat; YACHTSMEN HERE HAIL BRITISH FEAT

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