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Internal Revenue Bur studies his income tax files as result of his alleged link to NYC pol graft activity
NPA cuts Apr civilian use 7,500 tons; marks 5,000 tons for essential orders
Dewey seen swayed by Hoving's rept; asks Impellitteri for quick reply
Missing on USAF flight over Atlantic
Clear skies were predicted yesterday for tomorrow's Easter parade.
1951Peter Boyle, Scottish-Australian footballer and manager (died 2013)[†]
Peter Boyle was a footballer and manager who played as a striker. Born in Scotland, he represented Australia at international level.
1951Pat Bradley, American golfer[†]
Pat Bradley is an American professional golfer. She became a member of the LPGA Tour in 1974 and won 31 tour events, including six major championships. She is a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame.
1951Tommy Hilfiger, American fashion designer, founded the Tommy Hilfiger Corporation[†]
Thomas Jacob Hilfiger is an American fashion designer and the founder of Tommy Hilfiger Corporation.
1951Dougie Thomson, Scottish bass player[†]
Douglas 'Dougie' Campbell Thomson is a Scottish musician, born in Glasgow and raised in the Rutherglen area of the city. He was the bass guitarist of progressive rock band Supertramp from 1972 to 1988.
1951Anna Włodarczyk, Polish long jumper and coach[†]
Anna Bożena Włodarczyk is a Polish athlete. She is the 1980 European long jump champion.
1951Lorna Hodgkinson, Australian educator and educational psychologist (born 1887)[†]
Lorna Myrtle Hodgkinson was an Australian educator and educational psychologist who worked with intellectually disabled children. She was the first woman to receive a Doctor of Education degree from Harvard University. She called out the poor system in Australia and her reputation was ruined by the minister responsible.
In 1951, the world population was approximately 2,543,130,380 people[†]