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Khemisti outlines Govt foreign policy, s, Natl Assembly; stresses nonalignment and cooperation with France; cites 3 'weak points' in Evians-les-Bains pact
US officials, at Dec Mins Council conf, to press Eurs for bigger outlays
M A Lesechko named USSR Deputy Premier in charge of foreign aid
Dean in Geneva; illus; comments on tests ban impasse
Gen Dynamics awarded multibillion-dollar contract to develop TFX (tactical fighter experimental) plane; Grumman named assoc contractor; craft to be designated F-111 with different versions for USAF and USN; Grumman expected to develop Navy version
1962Gilbert Delorme, Canadian ice hockey player and coach[†]
Gilbert Delorme is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who was a defenceman for five NHL teams. He played for the Montreal Canadiens, St. Louis Blues, Quebec Nordiques, Detroit Red Wings and Pittsburgh Penguins. Delorme was born in Boucherville, Quebec.
1962Hironobu Sakaguchi, Japanese videogame designer[†]
Hironobu Sakaguchi is a Japanese game designer, director, producer, and writer. Originally working for Square from 1983 to 2003, he departed the company and founded independent studio Mistwalker in 2004. He is known as the creator of the Final Fantasy franchise, in addition to other titles during his time at Square. At Mistwalker, he is known for creating the Blue Dragon and Terra Battle series among several standalone titles, moving away from home consoles and creating titles for mobile platforms.
1962Jimon Terakado, Japanese comedian and actor[†]
Yoshito Terakado , better known as Jimon Terakado , is a Japanese comedian who is represented by the talent agency, Ohta Production. He is part of the comedy trio, Dachou Club.
In 1962, the world population was approximately 3,123,374,315 people[†]