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July 25, 1951

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Headlines from July 25, 1951

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The United Nations and Communist delegates met at Kaesong for the ninth session to arrange a Korean truce. After being recessed twice the talks were adjourned till tonight, giving rise to the possibility that the Reds might have modified their demand for the withdrawal of all foreign troops. [1:8.]

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Notable Births

Jack Thompson (activist)

1951Jack Thompson, American lawyer and activist[†]

John Bruce Thompson is an American activist and disbarred attorney. As an attorney, Thompson focused his legal efforts against what he perceives as obscenity in modern culture. Thompson gained recognition as an anti-video game activist, criticizing the content of video games and their alleged effects on children. He also targeted rap music and radio personality Howard Stern.

Verdine White

1951Verdine White, American bass player and producer[†]

Verdine Adams White is an American musician, best known as a founding member and bassist for the band Earth, Wind & Fire. White was placed at No. 19 on Rolling Stone's list of The 50 Greatest Bassists of All Time.

Historical Context for July 25, 1951

In 1951, the world population was approximately 2,543,130,380 people[†]