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August 28, 1962

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Headlines from August 28, 1962

HOUSE MANEUVER SPEEDS APPROVAL OF SATELLITE BILL; Chamber Accepts Senate's Amendments and Sends Measure to Kennedy FILIBUSTER IS AVERTED U.S. Company Would Join in Global Communications System Under Plan SATELLITE BILL SENT TO KENNEDY

By C.p. Trussell Special To the New York Times

HR, 372-10, accepts Sen amendments to satellite bill; sends bill to White House; Repr Harris says amendments do not change bill's purpose; 2 main ones revd; Reprs voting against bill listed

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Notable Births

1962Paul Allen, English footballer[†]

Paul Kevin Allen is an English former professional footballer and delegate liaison officer for the Professional Footballers' Association.

1962Craig Anton, American actor and screenwriter[†]

Craig Ward Anton is an American actor and comedian. He is best known for his roles as Mr. Pettus in Lizzie McGuire and Lloyd Diffy in Phil of the Future.

David Fincher

1962David Fincher, American director and producer[†]

David Andrew Leo Fincher is an American film director. Often described as one of the preeminent directors of his generation, his films, of which most are psychological thrillers, have collectively grossed over $2.1 billion worldwide and have received numerous accolades, including three nominations for the Academy Award for Best Director. He has also received four Primetime Emmy Awards, two Grammy Awards, a BAFTA Award, and a Golden Globe Award.

Historical Context for August 28, 1962

In 1962, the world population was approximately 3,123,374,315 people[†]