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February 28, 1961

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Headlines from February 28, 1961

CONGO SOLDIERS ATTACK U.N. AIDES IN LEOPOLDVILLE; ' Bestial Behavior' Charged -- Kasavubu Tells Army to Fire if Opposed TROOP CALL-UP ISSUED Katanga Chief Repudiates Accord to Stop Armed Action Against Rebels CONGO SOLDIERS ATTACK U.N. AIDES

By Henry Tanner Special To the New York Times

UN command charges Congolese troops in Leopoldville with 'bestial behavior'; cites rape of UN civilian employe, beating of 4 UN soldiers, various minor incidents; Kasavubu counters by ordering army comdrs to 'open fire' on anyone opposing them, radio s; charges UN with 'treason' and complicity with Gizenga; urges nation to mobilize; reptdly says all reservists will be recalled and urges veterans to re-enlist; soldiers from Stanleyville rumored in Kikwit, 280 mi from Leopoldville; map

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Notable Births

Rae Dawn Chong

1961Rae Dawn Chong, Canadian-American actress[†]

Rae Dawn Chong is a Canadian-American actress. She made her big screen debut appearing in the 1978 musical drama film Stony Island, and in 1981 starred in the fantasy film Quest for Fire, for which she received the Genie Award for Best Actress.

Barry McGuigan

1961Barry McGuigan, Irish-British boxer[†]

Finbar Patrick "Barry" McGuigan MBE is an Irish boxing promoter and former professional boxer. Born in Clones, County Monaghan, McGuigan was nicknamed The Clones Cyclone and held the WBA and lineal featherweight titles from 1985 to 1986. At regional level he also held the British and European featherweight titles between 1983 and 1985. In 1985, McGuigan became BBC Sports Personality of the Year. In 2005, he was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.

Historical Context for February 28, 1961

In 1961, the world population was approximately 3,064,869,675 people[†]