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January 27, 1957

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Headlines from January 27, 1957

HOUSE GROUP ASKS BOLD STEPS TO END CRISES IN MIDEAST; Panel Report Supports Plan Sought by Eisenhower but Urges 'Basic' Solutions FULBRIGHT YIELDS POINT Concedes He Lacks Support to Hold Full Senate Debate Before Resolution Is Voted

By Russell Baker Special To the New York Times

House com endorses Pres plan; urges Adm seek solution to basic problems; Fulbright predicts debate on Adm policies after Sen votes; Sen Bridges urges speed; State Dept seeks to soothe Brit and French on Dulles statement

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Notable Births

Janick Gers

1957Janick Gers, English guitarist and songwriter[โ€ ]

Janick Robert Gers is an English musician who is best known as one of the three guitarists in heavy metal band Iron Maiden since 1990. He initially joined to replace Adrian Smith, but remained in the band after Smith rejoined in 1999. Gers was previously a member of Gillan and co-founder of the band White Spirit in 1975.

Frank Miller

1957Frank Miller, American illustrator, director, producer, and screenwriter[โ€ ]

Frank Miller is an American comic book artist, comic book writer, and screenwriter known for his comic book stories and graphic novels such as his run on Daredevil, for which he created the character Elektra, and subsequent Daredevil: Born Again, The Dark Knight Returns, Batman: Year One, Sin City, Ronin, and 300.

Historical Context for January 27, 1957

In 1957, the world population was approximately 2,852,618,337 people[โ€ ]