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May 13, 1961

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Board of Estimate Passes Council's Bill on Charter; Wagner Is Rebuffed, 14-8, on Revision Measure That Rivals Own Plan -- Veto and Court Decision Awaited MAYOR DEFEATED ON CHARTER VOTE

By Charles G. Bennett

Estimate Bd, 14-8, passes Council plan; Wagner statement read by Deputy Mayor Screvane; Stark, Gerosa, Lyons, Clancy and Acting Boro Pres Hayes vote for bill; Wagner, Dudley, Maniscalco against it; Stark, Clancy, Gerosa, Dudley statements; Citizens Union repr urges Bd give Cahill Comm chance

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Notable Births

Siobhan Fallon Hogan

1961Siobhan Fallon Hogan, American actress[†]

Siobhan Fallon Hogan is an American actress, comedian, writer, and producer. Known for her collaborations with director Lars von Trier, she has appeared in three of his features to date: Dancer in the Dark (2000), Dogville (2003), and The House That Jack Built (2018). Her other film credits include Forrest Gump (1994), Men in Black (1997), The Negotiator (1998), Holes (2003), Daddy Day Care (2003), Fever Pitch (2005), Charlotte's Web (2006), Funny Games (2007), Baby Mama (2008), The Bounty Hunter (2010), We Need to Talk About Kevin (2011), Going in Style (2017), and Rushed (2021). Her television work includes Saturday Night Live (1991–1992), Seinfeld (1991–1994), and Wayward Pines (2015–2016).

Dennis Rodman

1961Dennis Rodman, American basketball player, wrestler, and actor[†]

Dennis Keith Rodman is an American former professional basketball player. Renowned for his defensive and rebounding abilities, his biography on the official NBA website states that he is "arguably the best rebounding forward in NBA history". Nicknamed "the Worm", he played for the Detroit Pistons, San Antonio Spurs, Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Lakers, and Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Rodman played at the small forward position in his early years before becoming a power forward.

Notable Deaths

Gary Cooper

1961Gary Cooper, American actor (born 1901)[†]

Gary Cooper was an American actor known for his strong, silent screen persona and understated acting style. He won the Academy Award for Best Actor twice and had a further three nominations, as well as an Academy Honorary Award in 1961 for his career achievements. He was one of the top-10 film personalities for 23 consecutive years and one of the top money-making stars for 18 years. The American Film Institute (AFI) ranked Cooper at number 11 on its list of the 50 greatest screen legends.

Historical Context for May 13, 1961

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