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February 17, 1964

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Historical Context for February 17, 1964

In 1964, the world population was approximately 3,264,487,339 people^[†]

Notable Births

1964Sherry Hawco, Canadian gymnast (died 1991)^[†]

Sherry Hawco was a Canadian gymnast.

Historical Events

1964In Wesberry v. Sanders the Supreme Court of the United States rules that congressional districts have to be approximately equal in population.^[†]

Wesberry v. Sanders, 376 U.S. 1 (1964), was a landmark U.S. Supreme Court case in which the Court ruled that districts in the United States House of Representatives must be approximately equal in population. Along with Baker v. Carr (1962) and Reynolds v. Sims (1964), it was part of a series of Warren Court cases that applied the principle of "one person, one vote" to U.S. legislative bodies.

1964Gabonese president Léon M'ba is toppled by a coup and his rival, Jean-Hilaire Aubame, is installed in his place.^[†]

Gabriel Léon M'ba was a Gabonese politician who served as both the first Prime Minister (1959–1961) and later, the President of Gabon, from 1961 until his death in 1967.

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Headlines from February 17, 1964

3 Americans Die in Blast At Saigon Movie Theater

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bomb explodes in lobby of Amer community's movie theater, Saigon; 3 Amers killed, at least 50 including many women and children injured

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PANAMA INQUIRY SAID TO DISPUTE U.S. CONTENTIONS; Reported to Find Excessive Shooting During Rioting and Little Red Influence

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comm reptdly finds Communist role in riots slight, holds US shooting excessive but does not justify Panama charge of aggression

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MARCH IS PLANNED BY PUERTO RICANS; 50 Leaders Schedule Protest for March 1 at City Hall to Seek Equal Schools

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Pors and illus

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Peoplewise

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J A Osmundsen on motivation and reactions of fans, sociologists' views on origin of such craze

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GOLDWATER SAYS HE HAS 40 VOTES; Finds 125 More ‘Practically Sure’-655 Are Needed for G.O.P. Nomination

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Goldwater in Chicago; confs with state chmn of his campaign; discusses delegate standing

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Publicitywise

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The Beatles will fly back to England late this week, having accomplished exactly what they set out to do: stir up such a whirlwind in America as to heap tinder on the enormous bonfire they have lit in Britain.

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17 Gershwin Songs Are to Be Released

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17 unpub G Gershwin works to be made pub by his bro, I Gershwin; 14 sent by A Kostelanetz to G Balanchine for possible use in ballet, 3 others to be used in film; other works from Gershwin notebooks may be made available; include at least 50 completed tunes; I Gershwin comments

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Soviet Family Law To Protect Children

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O P Kolchina discusses proposed revisions in laws on marriage and family, int in Moscow Trud

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CONGRESS EXPECTS ACCORD THIS WEEK ON TAX CUT BILL; Conferees Will Meet Today to Tackle the Remaining Conflicts Over Measure; HOUSING HEARING OPENS; Weaver to Explain Program to House Panel—College Proposal Up Thursday

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WASHINGTON, Feb. 16—Quick agreement on the final version of the Administration's tax‐reduction bill is expected this week as Congress resumes work after a six‐day pause for Lincoln's Birthday.

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SEA UNIONS RESIST U.S. ON WHEAT BAN; Will Cease Loading Soviet Grain Today, Despite Pleas

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ILA orders loading, Houston, Tex, and New Orleans areas, halted despite urgent appeals from Govt; Asst Sec Reynolds and Under Sec Roosevelt conf with Gleason and Hall by phone

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U. S. AND BRITAIN DRAFT NEW PLANS FOR CYPRUS PEACE; Ball and Officials in London Agree to Isolate Makarios With Diplomatic Effort; RESOLUTION PREPARED; U.N. Will Be Asked to Back International Patrol Force and Neutral Mediator

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GB and US draft new plan reptdly aimed at diplomatic isolation of Makarios and adm partition of Cyprus, Ball and Butler conf; Ball repts GB and US in complete accord; lauds Brit troops in Cyprus; leaves for NY; GB sends more troops

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