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September 1, 1962

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Headlines from September 1, 1962

Encephalitis Rises In St. Petersburg; EPIDEMIC SPREADS IN ST. PETERSBURG

By Unknown Author

Epidemic, Pinellas County, St Petersburg, Fla; 10 dead, 111 suspected cases; 18 cases in other Fla areas linked; City Council in emergency session; mosquito eradication planned; Fla Health Bd and PHS reprs in area; Dr Oard resigns from Pinellas Health Dept after noting 'pressures' to keep data from press; business seen hurt by repts of epidemic

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Notable Births

Tony Cascarino

1962Tony Cascarino, English-Irish footballer[โ€ ]

Anthony Guy Cascarino is a former professional footballer who played as a striker for various British and French clubs and internationally for the Republic of Ireland national team, with whom he competed in UEFA Euro 1988 and two World Cups in 1990 and 1994.

Ruud Gullit

1962Ruud Gullit, Dutch footballer and manager[โ€ ]

Ruud Gullit is a former Dutch footballer and subsequent manager. Regarded among the greatest footballers of all time, he was also noted for his ability to play in multiple positions.

Historical Context for September 1, 1962

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