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Kennedy defends rise, news conf, on grounds of domestic unemployment; rejects suggestion of Euromkt nations retaliation
1,182 captives, held since Apr '61 landings, go on trial before 5-man mil ct, Principe Prison; official charges undisclosed; ct appts defense counsel
Legis approves Rockefeller-sponsored bill banning intrastate transportation of gambling equipment and records
Gould, (Mrs) Symon
Assoc Justice Whittaker retires on advice of drs; Chief Justice Warren expresses Ct's regret; speculation on successor
1962Mark Begich, American politician[†]
Mark Peter Begich is an American politician and lobbyist who served as a United States senator from Alaska from 2009 to 2015. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as mayor of Anchorage from 2003 to 2009.
1962MC Hammer, American rapper and actor[†]
Stanley Kirk Burrell, better known by his stage name MC Hammer, is an American rapper known for hit songs such as "U Can't Touch This", "2 Legit 2 Quit", and "Pumps and a Bump", flashy dance movements, extravagant choreography, and his eponymous Hammer pants. Remembered for a rapid rise to fame, Hammer has also been an entrepreneur and celebrity spokesperson. A multi-award winner, he is considered a "forefather" and pioneering innovator of pop rap.
1962Gary Stevens, English international footballer and manager[†]
Gary Andrew Stevens is an English former footballer who played in the Football League for Brighton & Hove Albion, Tottenham Hotspur and Portsmouth. He won seven caps for England.
In 1962, the world population was approximately 3,123,374,315 people[†]