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1959Marcella Mesker, Dutch tennis player and sportscaster^[†]

Marcella Mesker is a former professional tennis player from the Netherlands.

Historical Context for May 23, 1959

In 1959, the world population was approximately 2,965,950,351 people^[†]

Headlines from May 23, 1959

Price Index Returns To a Record Level; CONSUMER PRICES RETURN TO A PEAK

A Pope and a Ruler of Greece Meet for the First Time Since 1439; GREEK KING HAS PAPAL AUDIENCE

2 G.O.P. BLOCS OPEN ROCKEFELLER BOOM; Congressional Group to Put Him in 1960 Primary -- State Unit Plans Drive 2 G.O.P. BLOCS OPEN ROCKEFELLER BOOM

Parley on Refugees Hears Plea to U. S. To Step Up Its Aid; White House Parley Urges U.S. To Widen Aid to World Refugees

CASTRO BARS ROLE FOR 'EXTREMISTS'; Notes Victories Over Reds in Unions -- Easing of New Land Law Ruled Out CASTRO BARS ROLE FOR 'EXTREMISTS'

Notable Births

Historical Context for May 23, 1959