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November 5, 1960

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Headlines from November 5, 1960

De Gaulle Moves Closer To Offer to Free Algeria; Demands Only That Cease-Fire Exist Before Political Agreement -- Hints He May Take Issue to French Voters DE GAULLE WIDENS OFFER TO ALGERIA

By Robert C. Dotyspecial To the New York Times

de Gaulle moves closer to making outright offer of independence to Algeria, TV-radio s; sets cease-fire as condition for pol agreement; hints he may seek referendum in France if his proposals are not effected by ordinary means; rejects recognition of rebel Govt; warns it against accepting USSR and Chinese aid; scores manifestos of intellectuals and politicians

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British Say Rein on Polaris Is 'Absolute' in Their Seas; BRITAIN AFFIRMS MARK CONTROL

By Drew Meddletonspecial To the New York Times

Min Watkinson repts Brit control of missile firings 'absolute' within Brit waters, says Govt has firm assurances US will not fire missiles from there, Commons; says Govt is satisifed missiles will not be fired without 'greatest consultation that situation allows'; MP D Healey demands Govt veto over sailing plans of craft; MP J Lee scores Govt; opposition to accord grows

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Notable Births

René Froger

1960René Froger, Dutch singer-songwriter[†]

René Froger, is a Dutch singer.

Tilda Swinton

1960Tilda Swinton, English actress[†]

Katherine Matilda Swinton is a British actress. She is known for playing eccentric and enigmatic characters, often working with auteurs. Her accolades include an Academy Award, two BAFTA Awards, and a Volpi Cup, in addition to nominations for five Screen Actors Guild Awards and four Golden Globe Awards. In 2020, The New York Times ranked her as one of the greatest actors of the 21st century.

1960Mark West, American basketball player[†]

Mark Andre West is an American former professional basketball player. A center from Old Dominion University, West was selected by the Dallas Mavericks in the second round of the 1983 NBA draft.

Notable Deaths

Ward Bond

1960Ward Bond, American actor (born 1903)[†]

Wardell Edwin Bond was an American character actor who appeared in more than 200 films and starred in the NBC television series Wagon Train from 1957 to 1960. Among his best-remembered roles are Bert the cop in Frank Capra's It's a Wonderful Life (1946) and Captain Clayton in John Ford's The Searchers (1956). As a character actor, Bond frequently played cowboys, cops, or soldiers.

Donald Barnhouse

1960Donald Grey Barnhouse, American pastor and theologian (born 1895)[†]

Donald Grey Barnhouse, was an American Christian preacher, pastor, theologian, radio pioneer, and writer. He was pastor of the Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from 1927 to his death in 1960. His pioneering radio program The Bible Study Hour continues, now known as Dr. Barnhouse & the Bible.

Johnny Horton

1960Johnny Horton, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (born 1925)[†]

John LaGale Horton was an American country, honky tonk, and rockabilly musician during the 1950s. He is best known for a series of history-inspired narrative country saga songs that became international hits. His 1959 single "The Battle of New Orleans" was awarded the 1960 Grammy Award for Best Country & Western Recording. The song was awarded the Grammy Hall of Fame Award and in 2001 ranked number 333 of the Recording Industry Association of America's "Songs of the Century". His first number-one country song was in 1959, "When It's Springtime in Alaska ".

Mack Sennett

1960Mack Sennett, Canadian-American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter (born 1880)[†]

Mack Sennett was a Canadian-American producer, director, actor, and studio head who was known as the "King of Comedy" during his career.

Historical Context for November 5, 1960

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