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July 30, 1961

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Headlines from July 30, 1961

TOURISM IN GREECE BOOMS; New Hotels and Better Roads Enhance Visit To Classic Land TOURISM IN GREECE

By Paul J. C. Friedlander

ATHENS -- It is chic to be in Greece this summer, so much so that the Greeks are having a time keeping up with their visitors from abroad. The avant garde of travelers from Britain, France and the United States began moving into this country in steadily growing numbers a couple of years ago in response to an intensive promotion campaign conducted by the Greek Government Tourist Office.

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French Troubles

By Unknown Author

Much of the history of modem France has been written in North Africa. From its shores, nearly two decades ago, the Allies -- and General Charles de Gaulle -- began the liberation of Europe from Nazism. In its Arab souks and casbahs, a decade ago, began the Tunisian, Moroccan and Algerian independence struggles that sapped the Fourth Republic.

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Notable Births

Laurence Fishburne

1961Laurence Fishburne, American actor and producer[โ€ ]

Laurence John Fishburne III is an American actor. Throughout his career, he has gained recognition for his roles on stage and screen as militant and authoritative characters. His accolades include six Emmy Awards, a Tony Award, in addition to a nomination for an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award.

Historical Context for July 30, 1961

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