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October 11, 1961

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Headlines from October 11, 1961

MACMILLAN WARNS GROMYKO OF PERIL OVER BERLIN ISSUE; Russian Cautioned Against Any Actions Affecting Allied Access to City NO GAIN MADE IN TALKS Prime Minister Says London Parley Fails to Provide Basis for Negotiation MACMILLAN TELLS GROMYKO OF PERIL

By Drew Middleton Special To the New York Times

Macmillan confs with Gromyko, London, at his request; warns of 'grave danger' in any USSR unilateral action affecting access; says GB still sees no firm basis for negotiation; says GB bars USSR troops in W Berlin; he and Home reiterate Western conditions

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Notable Births

1961Neil Buchanan, English guitarist[†]

Neil Buchanan is an English artist, photographer, and musician, best known for his work on British children's television. During his tenure as a children's television presenter, he hosted the CITV programme Art Attack, a television programme that he co-created, during its original run from 1990 to 2007, as well as Finders Keepers and It's a Mystery, while he also produced and starred in CITV's ZZZap!.

Steve Young

1961Steve Young, American football player and sportscaster[†]

Jon Steven Young is an American former professional football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 15 seasons, most notably with the San Francisco 49ers. He also played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who drafted him. Prior to his NFL career, Young was a member of the Los Angeles Express in the United States Football League (USFL) for two seasons. He played college football for the BYU Cougars, setting school and NCAA records en route to being runner-up for the 1983 Heisman Trophy.

Notable Deaths

Chico Marx

1961Chico Marx, American comedian (born 1887)[†]

Leonard Joseph "Chico" Marx was an American comedian, actor, and pianist. He was the oldest brother in the Marx Brothers comedy troupe, alongside his brothers Arthur ("Harpo"), Julius ("Groucho"), Milton ("Gummo"), and Herbert ("Zeppo"). His persona in the act was that of a charming, uneducated but crafty con artist, seemingly of rural Italian origin, who wore shabby clothes and sported a curly-haired wig and Tyrolean hat. On screen, Chico is often in alliance with Harpo, usually as partners in crime, and is also frequently seen trying to con or outfox Groucho. Leonard was the oldest of the Marx Brothers to live past early childhood, the first-born being Manfred Marx who had died in infancy. In addition to his work as a performer, he played an important role in the management and development of the act in its early years.

Historical Context for October 11, 1961

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