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Gen Eisenhower deplores use of vulgarity, sensuality and filth by mass media to promote their wares, s, Abilene, Kan
Hodges presents 'E for Export' pennant to US C of C because of letter's support of export drive
Rockefeller, at Wagner request, vetoes bill permitting teachers to retire at 55 after 25 yrs of service; approves bill mandating $5.2 million in cost-of-living allowances for retired against Wagner's wishes
police and demonstrators clash, Lisbon and Oporto; 1 killed, over 50 hurt; Govt blames Communists
Jeep-sized armored car bearing 3 small rockets and self-propelled 85-mm gun shown at May Day parade, Moscow
1962Michael Grandage, English director and producer[†]
Michael Grandage CBE is a British theatre director and producer. He is currently artistic director of the Michael Grandage Company. From 2002 to 2012 he was artistic director of the Donmar Warehouse in London and from 2000 to 2005 he was artistic director of Sheffield Theatres.
1962Jimmy White, English snooker player[†]
James Warren White is an English professional snooker player who has won ten ranking events. Nicknamed "The Whirlwind" because of his swift and attacking style of play, White has reached six World Snooker Championship finals during his career but finished runner-up on each occasion. He has won two of snooker's Triple Crown events, the 1984 Masters and the 1992 UK Championship. White is a record four-time World Seniors Champion, winning in 2010, 2019, 2020 and 2023.
In 1962, the world population was approximately 3,123,374,315 people[†]