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conf with another group of Dem candidates
Yugoslav demand for US Information Service closing, Belgrade, linked with fact that service distributed texts of notes on planes controversy, otherwise not available to Yugoslav press
Duquesne Light Co strike causes co to divert tomatoes to other cities canneries
Sales hit 75% above normal as result of Jewish Holy Days and meat shortage, Fulton Market; illus
council defeats by 7 to 2 vote USSR probe request; council session proceedings described
1946Bishan Singh Bedi, Indian cricketer and coach (died 2023)[†]
Bishan Singh Bedi was an Indian cricketer who was primarily a slow left-arm orthodox bowler. He played Test cricket for India from 1966 to 1979 and formed part of the famous Indian spin quartet. He played a total of 67 Tests and took 266 wickets. He also captained the national side in 22 Test matches. Bedi wore a colourful patka and was always known for his outspoken and forthright views on cricketing matters. He was awarded the Padma Shri award in 1970 and the C. K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award in 2004.
1946Felicity Kendal, English actress[†]
Felicity Ann Kendal is an English actress, working principally in television and theatre. She has appeared in numerous stage and screen roles over a more than 70-year career, including as Barbara Good in the television series The Good Life from 1975 to 1977. Kendal was born in Olton, England, but moved to India with her family from the age of seven. Her father was an English actor-manager who led his own repertory company on tours of India, and Kendal appeared in roles for the company both before and after leaving England. She appeared in the film Shakespeare Wallah (1965) which was inspired by her family.
1946Bryan MacLean, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (died 1998)[†]
Bryan Andrew MacLean was an American singer, guitarist and songwriter, best known for his work with the influential rock band Love. His famous compositions for Love include "Alone Again Or", "Old Man" and "Orange Skies".
1946Janusz Majer, Polish mountaineer[†]
Janusz Majer is a Polish alpinist, himalayanist and traveler. He is co-founder and co-owner of ADD Company, the owner of Alpinus brand (1993–2001), co-founder of Mount Company, the owner of the HiMountain brand which produces outdoor clothing and equipment and co-owner of the large chain of HiMountain shops in Poland. Since 23 November 2013 he's been the head of the program "Polish Himalayas".
1946Gil Morgan, American golfer[†]
Gilmer Bryan Morgan II, OD is an American professional golfer.
1946Ali Parvin, Iranian footballer[†]
Ali Parvin is a retired Iranian football player and coach. He is among the most prominent Iranian footballers. He played for the Iran national football team. During his career, he played as an attacking midfielder or forward, and was associated mainly with Persepolis, playing for the team for eighteen years, managing the club on three occasions, for a combined total of for seventeen years, and also serving as the club's president.
1946Jerry Penrod, American bass player[†]
Jerry "The Bear" Penrod is an American bass player. He was a member of Iron Butterfly and Rhinoceros. He was nicknamed "The Bear" due to long hair and beard. He played on Iron Butterfly's first album, Heavy, which released after he left the band to form Rhinoceros, who he played on two albums with before leaving the band in 1969. After battling drug addiction he quit music and worked as a bus driver in San Diego.
1946Hans Eppinger, Austrian physician (born 1879)[†]
Hans Eppinger Jr. was an Austrian physician of part-Jewish descent who performed experiments upon Nazi concentration camp prisoners.