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In 1956, the world population was approximately 2,795,409,994 people[†]
1956George Burley, Scottish footballer and manager[†]
George Elder Burley is a Scottish former football player and manager. He had a professional career spanning 21 years as a player, making 628 league appearances and earning 11 Scotland caps. His most successful spell came while at Ipswich Town making 394 senior appearances, and being part of the squad that won the FA Cup and UEFA Cup in 1978 and 1981 respectively.
1956Danny Wilde, American singer-songwriter and guitarist[†]
Danny Wilde is an American musician. He is a founding member of the alternative rock duo the Rembrandts, who are best known for the Friends theme song "I'll Be There for You".
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PARIS, June 2--Premier Guy Mollet offered rebellion-racked Algeria today "a very large autonomy" when peace was restored.
NYS Comr Wehle says aide Dr Cheatum must accept responsibility for death of thousands that became infected with botulism after being sent from Delmar to Grenadier Is game-raising farm; Cheatum denies charges; explains actions after discovering disease at Delmar
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Bhowani Junction
50,000 riot over visit; 1,400 arrested; Nehru scores demonstrators, s, Cong party conf
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US observers see USSR seeking to offset Mao prestige by bldg up Yugoslav Pres Tito
Foundation on Collectively Bargained Health and Welfare Plans farmed by IAM and US Industries; aims; A J Hayes, J I Snyder Jr to head group; issue statement
J Beharrell, 18, wins Brit amateur, youngest winner in history