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ECA staff memo notes effect of shortages, Eur
US Army Dept denies Prof J K Fairbank of Harvard permit to teach, Japan; decision under rev; he comments
delegates reaction to Truman s; Allies back major points; some hold Jap gains overstated
Gaitskell sees no Socialist magic to cure econ ills; sees living standards falling
1951Paul Breitner, German footballer[†]
Paul Breitner is a German former professional footballer who played as a midfielder and left-back. Considered one of the best full-backs and midfielders of all time, and one of the best players of his era, Breitner was named in the FIFA World Cup All-Time Team. In 2004 he was named one of the Top 125 greatest living footballers as part of FIFA's 100th anniversary celebration.
1951Michael Keaton, American actor and producer[†]
Michael John Douglas, known professionally as Michael Keaton, is an American actor. His accolades include a Primetime Emmy Award and two Golden Globe Awards, in addition to nominations for an Academy Award and a BAFTA Award. In 2016, Keaton received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and was named Officer of Order of Arts and Letters in France.
1951Jamie Oldaker, American drummer and percussionist (died 2020)[†]
James Oldaker was an American rock music, blues rock and country music drummer and percussionist.
In 1951, the world population was approximately 2,543,130,380 people[†]