Today in History for 20th February 1959

Historical Events

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- The Avro Arrow program to design and manufacture supersonic jet fighters in Canada is cancelled by the Diefenbaker government amid much political debate.

Famous Birthdays

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- Bill Gullickson, US baseball pitcher (Detroit Tigers)
- Joel Rifkind, NY serial killer
- Scott Evans Brayton, racing car driver

Famous Deaths

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- Ray McDonald, dancer, dies of barbituate overdose at 38

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