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February 14, 1960

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Historical Context for February 14, 1960

In 1960, the world population was approximately 3,015,470,894 people[†]

Notable Births

Philip Jones (Royal Navy officer)

1960Philip Jones, English admiral[†]

Admiral Sir Philip Andrew Jones, is a retired senior Royal Navy officer. After service in the South Atlantic in 1982 during the Falklands War, he commanded the frigates HMS Beaver and HMS Coventry. He went on to be Flag Officer, Scotland, Northern England and Northern Ireland, Commander United Kingdom Maritime Forces and Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff before being appointed Fleet Commander and Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff. Jones served as First Sea Lord from April 2016 to June 2019.

Jim Kelly

1960Jim Kelly, American football player and businessman[†]

James Edward Kelly is an American former professional football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons with the Buffalo Bills. He also spent two seasons with the Houston Gamblers of the United States Football League (USFL). Kelly played college football for the Miami Hurricanes, earning offensive MVP honors in the 1981 Peach Bowl.

Meg Tilly

1960Meg Tilly, American actress and author[†]

Meg Tilly is an American-Canadian actress and writer.

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Headlines from February 14, 1960

Khrushchev Tour

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To Mend Asian Fences At New Delhi's airport last Thursday, this exchange took place-between President Rajendra Prasad of India and Premier Khrushchev of Russia:

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