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Ben Gurion delays reply to Argentina; speculation
TOKYO, June 9 -- Premier Nobusuke Kishi said tonight that he would "guarantee" the safety of President Eisenhower during his visit to Japan June 19-23.
ties hailed by Prince Philip and Amb Lodge, ss, NYC
Euromkt and Outer 7 agree to seek product-by-product solution to possible disruption that might be caused by their forthcoming tariff changes; repr of US approves accord; com of experts to handle detailed negotiations
Rockefeller recalls Nixon said he would offer new program if nominated, rejoinder; urges him to give it now
1960Nandamuri Balakrishna, Indian film actor and politician[†]
Nandamuri Balakrishna, also known as Balayya or NBK, is an Indian actor, film producer, politician and philanthropist known for his works in Telugu cinema. Balakrishna is an elected member of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly from Hindupur constituency since 2014. The son of actor and former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh N. T. Rama Rao, Balakrishna made his debut as a child artist at the age of 14 with the film Tatamma Kala (1974). In 2025, the Government of India honoured him with third-highest civilian award in India, the Padma Bhushan. Balakrishna is a recipient of three state Nandi Awards, three SIIMA Awards, and an IIFA Award. In 2012, Balakrishna was the chief guest at the 43rd IFFI. Currently, he serves as the Chairman of Basavatarakam Indo-American Cancer Hospital and Research Institute.
1960Trans Australia Airlines Flight 538 crashes near Mackay Airport in Mackay, Queensland, Australia, killing 29.[†]
On 10 June 1960, a Fokker Friendship passenger aircraft operated by Trans Australia Airlines (TAA) was on approach at night to land at Mackay, Queensland, Australia when it crashed into the sea. All 29 people on board were killed.
In 1960, the world population was approximately 3,015,470,894 people[†]