trial reaches climax as Eichmann admits killing of Jews was 'hideous crime'; admission made to presiding judge Landau; Eichmann says he should be allowed to write book after trial to explain things; Halevi asks him what he thought of killings at the time; Eichmann recalls shock but says he transferred guilt to his superiors; questioned by Hausner on Nazi loyalties; asked what he thought of Hoess, commandant of Auschwitz camp; calls him 'unhappy man,'

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1961Jackie Earle Haley, American actor and director^[†]

Jack Earle Haley is an American actor and director. His earliest roles included Moocher in Breaking Away (1979) and Kelly Leak in The Bad News Bears (1976), The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training (1977) and The Bad News Bears Go to Japan (1978). After spending many years as a producer and director of television commercials, he revived his acting career with a supporting role in All the King's Men (2006). This was followed by his performance in Little Children (2006), for which he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.

Historical Context for July 14, 1961

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

Headlines from July 14, 1961

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AYUB SEES PERIL IN ANY ARMS AID TO INDIA BY U.S.; He and Kennedy Hail Talks as Spur to Cooperation -- Visit to Capital Ends AYUB WARNS U.S. ON AID TO INDIA

MEN OF NEW TYPE RUN SEOUL REGIME; Proud, Tough Soldiers Force U.S. to Alter its Diplomacy MEN OF NEW TYPE RUN SEOUL REGIME

Coyne Resigns Job After Ouster Fails; COYNE QUITS JOB AS OUSTER FAILS

Eichmann Terms Killing Of Jews a 'Hideous Crime'; Eichmann Calls Killing of Jews 'One of Most Hideous Crimes'

Notable Births

Historical Context for July 14, 1961