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February 18, 1964

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Historical Context for February 18, 1964

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

Notable Births

Matt Dillon

1964Matt Dillon, American actor[†]

Matthew Raymond Dillon is an American actor. He has received various accolades, including a Screen Actors Guild Award and two Independent Spirit Awards alongside nominations for an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Grammy Award.

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Headlines from February 18, 1964

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SHOULD MOTHERS WORK?—There are times when it's necessary—times when it can destroy a family. It's vital reading in Today's bright World‐Telegram—Advt.

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CAN'T BOIL WATER? No matter—if you put appetizing, nourishing meals on your table. See The New York Times food news features on the women's page.—Advt.

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New Split Develops As 400 in Sitdowns Appear at Hearing

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rift in civil rights movement seen as over 400 defendants split over pleas to disorderly conduct charges arising from '63 demonstrations at Downtown Med Center; Rev Galamison urges not-guilty plea; opposed by Mins Com on Job Opportunities coordinator Rev W A Jones

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