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Couve de Murville stresses that rapprochement threatens no one, but is basic for Eur unity, TV int; French press comment reflects uneasiness, warns against Paris-Bonn axis
Eisenhower, (Gen) D D, luncheon guest
Sen, 45-22, approves $900-million pub works authorization bill, including clerical error involving authority to implement program; rejects Sen Cooper move to correct error which would have sent bill back to HR and possible defeat; approves Sen Kerr move recording 'Cong intent' despite error; approves Kerr substitute for Sen Miller move to put off implementation until after Nov elections
AEC and Defense Dept rept new radiation belt forces revision of testing and satellite launching schedules; 1 high-alt test to be canceled; atmospheric tests to be resumed; US circulates new rept on radiation; now estimates electrons could persist for 5 or more yrs
Bur acts to restore econ; Khider goes to Paris for talks; Ben Bella confs with French Consul Gen on release of about 60 Frenchmen arrested since independence; Algiers calm as troops leave city
1962Filip Dewinter, Belgian politician[†]
Philip Michel Frans "Filip" Dewinter is a Belgian politician, journalist and commentator. He is one of the leading members of Vlaams Belang, a right-wing Flemish nationalist and secessionist political party.
1962Kristy McNichol, American actress[†]
Christina Ann McNichol is an American former actress. Beginning her career as a child actress, she rose to fame in 1976 with her portrayal of teenaged daughter Letitia "Buddy" Lawrence in the TV drama Family for which she won two Emmy Awards. Subsequent roles included Angel in the film Little Darlings, Polly in Only When I Laugh, and Barbara Weston in the TV sitcom Empty Nest. McNichol retired from acting in 2001.
1962Victoria Poleva, Ukrainian pianist and composer[†]
Victoria Vita Polyova is a Ukrainian composer.
1962Julio Salinas, Spanish footballer[†]
Julio Salinas Fernández is a Spanish former professional footballer who played during the 1980s and 1990s.
In 1962, the world population was approximately 3,123,374,315 people[†]