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February 9, 1957

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Historical Context for February 9, 1957

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

Notable Births

Terry McAuliffe

1957Terry McAuliffe, American businessman and politician, 72nd Governor of Virginia[†]

Terence Richard McAuliffe is an American businessman and politician who served as the 72nd governor of Virginia from 2014 to 2018. A member of the Democratic Party, he was co-chairman of President Bill Clinton's 1996 reelection campaign, co-chairman of the 1997 Presidential Inaugural Committee, chairman of the 2000 Democratic National Convention, chairman of the Democratic National Committee from 2001 to 2005 and chairman of Hillary Clinton's 2008 presidential campaign.

Gordon Strachan

1957Gordon Strachan, Scottish footballer and manager[†]

Gordon David Strachan is a Scottish former football coach and player who is currently Technical Director of Dundee. He played for Dundee, Aberdeen, Manchester United, Leeds United and Coventry City, as well as the Scotland national team. He has since managed Coventry City, Southampton, Celtic, Middlesbrough and Scotland.

Notable Deaths

Miklós Horthy

1957Miklós Horthy, Hungarian admiral and politician, Regent of Hungary (born 1868)[†]

Miklós Horthy de Nagybánya was a Hungarian admiral and statesman who was the regent of the Kingdom of Hungary during the interwar period and most of World War II, from 1 March 1920 to 15 October 1944.

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Headlines from February 9, 1957

ISRAELIS REFUSE TO MODIFY STAND ON WITHDRAWALS; Aide Says Negotiations With U.N. on Gaza and Aqaba Are at 'Rock Bottom' DEMONSTRATIONS TODAY Asian-African Bloc Informs Hammarskjold That It Will Insist on Sanctions Observers 'Welcome' Cautious on Sanctions Israel Adamant on Troop Issue; Demand for Security Unchanged Sanctions Pressed by Bloc Early Action Is Urged Israel Expects French Aid Paris Bars Commitments

By Seth S. King Special To the New York Times.the New York Times

Israel adamant; Asian-African bloc spokesman Amb Rifai (Jordan) confs with Hammarskjold; tells him bloc will seek sanctions

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G.O.P. Charges Harriman Tries To Cover Up on Rent Increases; HARRIMAN SCORED BY G.O.P. ON RENTS

By Warren Weaver Jr. Special To the New York Times

Repub Chmn Morhouse charges Harriman conjures up imaginary real estate lobby seeking to end controls in order to distract attention from bill to allow rent rises; Bays Repub Legis leaders announced wks ago NYC controls would be extended with little change; says Harriman had to 'crack whip' to force Dem leaders to sponsor bill; Dem Chmn Prendergast replies

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U.S. PLEDGES HELP ON ATOMIC ENERGY FOR WEST EUROPE; It Will Provide Technicians and Fuel for 'Bold' Pool 6 Nations Are Forming Pool Now Being Formed U.S. PLEDGES HELP ON ATOMIC ENERGY Europeans Estimate Needs British Operate New Reactor

By John W. Finney Special To the New York Times

State Dept, AEC Chmn Strauss and Eur com issue communique calling Pool project feasible and pledging US to supply technicians and data now, nuclear fuel later; Eur nations will finance network unaided by US; reprs see yrly need for either 6,000 tons of natural uranium or 18 tons of enriched uranium, news conf

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U.S.-SAUDI TALKS END IN GOODWILL; President and King Confirm Accord--Arms Deal Put at About $50,000,000 U.S-SAUDI TALKS END IN GOODWILL Vague on Economic Aid

By Russell Baker Special To the New York Times.associated Press Wirephoto

Eisenhower-Saud communique on talks urges settlement of Mideast problems under UN Charter principles; opposes force to settle disputes or any aggression which would jeopardize peoples independence; Saud satisfied with Eisenhower program

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