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August 28, 1961

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Wagner Charges 'Smear'; Levitt Terms Him Inept; Rivals Exchange Accusations on Gracie Mansion, Profits on Housing, Civil Defense and Rent Control Law Mayor Charges 'Gutter Politics'; Levitt Labels Wagner Inept

By Layhmond Robinson

Wagner and Levitt, in TV ints and in st campaigning, exch accusations; Wagner assails Gracie Mansion charges, repeats accusations on Lindenwood; Levitt criticizes Wagner on CD, rent controls, Kaplan; Wagner pledges to serve full term; issues statement on aims for civil service

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Notable Births

1961Kim Appleby, English singer-songwriter and actress[†]

Kim Loraine Appleby is a pop singer and songwriter. She participated in the duo Mel and Kim with her sister Melanie Appleby.

1961Cliff Benson, American football player[†]

Clifford Anthony Benson is an American former professional football tight end in the National Football League (NFL) for the Atlanta Falcons, Washington Redskins, and New Orleans Saints. He was selected by the Falcons in the fifth round of the 1984 NFL draft. He played for Alan B. Shepard High School in Palos Heights, Illinois. He played college football at Purdue University and was drafted in the fifth round of the 1984 NFL draft.

Jennifer Coolidge

1961Jennifer Coolidge, American actress[†]

Jennifer Coolidge is an American actress and comedian. Known for her work in the comedy genre, Coolidge is the recipient of several accolades, including a Golden Globe Award and two Primetime Emmy Awards. In 2023, she was included in the annual Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world.

1961Ian Pont, English cricketer and coach[†]

Ian Leslie Pont is an English former cricketer and current International Coach, specialising in T20 as a Head Coach and developing the speed of fast bowlers across all formats. Known for a powerful throw and a brief foray into the world of baseball, Pont mainly played for Essex during his career, as did his brother Keith Pont. Ian Pont won the Nat West (1985), Sunday/Pro 40 League (1985) and County Championship (1986) titles with Essex.

Deepak Tijori

1961Deepak Tijori, Indian actor and director[†]

Deepak Tijori is an Indian film director and actor who works in Bollywood and Gujarati films and is well known for his supporting roles in Aashiqui (1990), Khiladi (1992), Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar (1992), Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (1994), Ghulam (1998) and Baadshah (1999). He also starred as a lead actor in Pehla Nasha (1993). Tijori started his directing career with Oops! (2003), a film about male strippers. This was followed by Fareb (2005), Khamoshh... Khauff Ki Raat (2005), Tom, Dick, and Harry (2006) and Fox (2009). Thriller at 10 – Fareb, a TV mini-series produced by Tijori won the 2001 Indian Television Academy Awards in the category best mini-series. His recent directorial, Do Lafzon Ki Kahani, was released in the year 2016.

Historical Context for August 28, 1961

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