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USSR forces advance to Privalni in Vitebsk drive; Ger commentator repts Ger evacuation in progress at Khersoi; USSR forces inflict heavy losses in Korosten and Kirovograd areas
extolled in new USSR natl anthem
raid described
Gers lash back heavily on 8th Army front; both sides reptd using more tanks; Brit take Villa Consalve; Gers lose 5 Mark IV tanks in operations; Brit troops Orsogna recapture reptd; 5th Army batters San Vittore gates in 2-mi advance toward Cassino; French units fighting cited
1943Albert Lee, English guitarist and songwriter[†]
Albert William Lee is an English guitarist known for his fingerstyle and hybrid picking technique. Lee has worked, both in the studio and on tour, with many famous musicians from a wide range of genres. He has also maintained a solo career and is a noted composer and musical director.
1943Walter Spanghero, French rugby player[†]
Walter Spanghero is a former French rugby union footballer. His father, Ferruccio Dante Spanghero, emigrated from Friuli, arriving in France in the 1930s to make a living as a bricklayer. He was a part of the France national team which won the 1968 Grand Slam in the Five Nations. He was also a part of the French side which won the Five Nations in 1967 and 1973. He played for France over 50 times. He played at number 8, lock and flanker. He famously had a very stormy relationship with his brother, Claude, who was also an international rugby player for France.