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August 3, 1956

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Headlines from August 3, 1956

BIGELOW IS HEARD BY JERSEY SENATE; DECISION PUT OFF; Judiciary Unit Again Rejects Judge, but Full Chamber Will Debate Next Week PUBLIC HEARING IS HELD Appointee Says at Special Session High Court Would Be 5th Amendment Guide Demands Public Hearing Jersey Senators Hear Bigelow; Decision Is Deferred for a Week Transfer to Floor Sought Dumont Assails Stand

By George Cable Wright Special To the New York Times

TRENTON, Aug. 2--The State Senate today heard John O. Bigelow sharply defend his fitness to serve on the board of governors of Rutgers University, but delayed for a week its verdict on his appointment.

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Notable Births

Kirk Brandon

1956Kirk Brandon, English singer-songwriter and guitarist[†]

Kirk Brandon is an English musician best known as the leader of the bands Theatre of Hate and Spear of Destiny.

Todd Christensen

1956Todd Christensen, American football player and sportscaster (died 2013)[†]

Todd Jay Christensen was an American professional football tight end who played in the National Football League (NFL) from 1978 until 1988, primarily with the Oakland / Los Angeles Raiders. He played college football for the BYU Cougars and was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the second round of the 1978 NFL draft. Following his retirement Christensen became a commentator for both professional and collegiate games, working for NBC Sports, ESPN, and CBS Sports Network among others.

1956Dave Cloud, American singer-songwriter and actor (died 2015)[†]

David Bliss Cloud was an American musician, singer, songwriter, storyteller and occasional actor. Cloud was known foremost for his amusing earthy concert performances and garage rock recordings with his band The Gospel of Power.

1956Balwinder Sandhu, Indian cricketer and coach[†]

Balwinder Singh Sandhu is an Indian former Test cricketer. He represented India in eight Test matches as a medium pace bowler who could swing the ball and was a useful batsman. Sandhu was a member of the Indian team that won the 1983 Cricket World Cup.

Historical Context for August 3, 1956

In 1956, the world population was approximately 2,795,409,994 people[†]