The New York County Republican organization yesterday designated a woman, Dorothy Bell Lawrence, as its candidate for Manhattan Borough President. She is the first woman named by any major party for a Borough Presidency in the city.

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1961Elizabeth McGovern, American actress^[†]

Elizabeth Lee McGovern is an American actress. She has received many awards and nominations, including a Screen Actors Guild Award, three Golden Globe Award nominations, and one Academy Award nomination.

1961Alan Pardew, English footballer and manager^[†]

Alan Scott Pardew is an English football manager and former professional footballer, who most recently managed Greek Super League club Aris Thessaloniki.

1961Pasi Rautiainen, Finnish footballer, coach, and manager^[†]

Pasi Pentti Rautiainen is a Finnish football manager and former player. He made 29 appearances for Finland national football team, scoring one goal. Rautiainen was named in the Finnish Football Hall of Fame in 2021.

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

Headlines from July 18, 1961

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NATO Allies Plan To Put New Stress On Tactical Forces; NATO Plans to Put New Stress On Strength of Tactical Forces

2d U.S. Space Trip Put Off by Weather; WEATHER DELAYS ASTRONAUT'S TRIP

G.O.P. Chooses a Woman For Manhattan Presidency; G.O.P. WOMAN RUNS FOR BOROUGH POST

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Notable Births

Historical Context for July 18, 1961