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In 1959, the world population was approximately 2,965,950,351 people[†]
1959Juan Camacho, Bolivian runner[†]
Juan Rodrigo Camacho is a retired male long-distance runner from Bolivia, who represented his native country in three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1984. He set his personal best (2:17.49) in the men's marathon on April 7, 1984 in Maassluis, Netherlands.
1959Georgios Voulgarakis, Greek politician, 21st Greek Minister for Culture[†]
Georgios Voulgarakis is a Greek politician and the former Minister for Mercantile Marine, Aegean Sea and Island Policy.
1959Anil Ambani, Indian businessman and Chairman of Reliance Infrastructure[†]
Anil Dhirubhai Ambani is an Indian billionaire, businessman, chairman, and managing director of Reliance Group. The Reliance Group was created in July 2006 following a demerger from Reliance Industries Limited. He led several listed corporations, including Reliance Capital, Reliance Infrastructure, Reliance Power, and Reliance Communications. Anil's net worth is currently estimated at $ 3 Billion as of june 6, 2025.
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54-ton vehicle carrying 4 black male mice in 160-lb nose-cone capsule launched, Vandenberg bass; illus; orbit doubted; USAF planned to recover capsule in Pacific after 26 hrs and 17 polar orbits; test aims discussed; vehicle, mouse test apparatus described; illus
by Eisenhower, news conf
19 dead in riot as civilians attack and burn Security Office, Guayaquil; 7 dead, 40 hurt in earlier outbreak
NYC Hotel Assn and Foster Travel Bur hold index gives visitors erroneous impression of city's climate; urge name change; Weather Bur repts pub reaction to index was generally favorable
Eisenhower indicates summit conf depends on USSR acceptance of Western rights in Berlin pending Ger reunification, news conf; bars attending conf under threat
Sen passes bill to limit loans to $50,000 for single farmers and farm cos; Eisenhower approves bat favors lower ceiling, news conf
Eisenhower does not think dispute impairs Strauss ability to work with Cong, press conf; has seen no criticism of role as Sec; deplores Injection of anti-Semitism; holds issue has not come from Repubs; Strauss attacked by McGee, defended by Sen Butler
West reptd ready to freeze forces at present strength to reach interim accord on access, restricted meeting; Gromyko reptdly explains USSR position on Western access in detail
de Gaulle, in ref to equal vote for Moslems and Eurs, says 'like it or not' democracy exists; confs with Moulay Hassan
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- A year's continuation of war-level taxes on corporation income and automobiles, cigarettes, liquor, wine and beer was recommended today by the House Ways and Means Committee.
Eisenhower again appeals to both sides in steel dispute to avoid inflationary wage pact, news conf; denies charge he sides with mgt against labor