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2 Febr	Second NATO communications satellite launched from Cape Kennedy.
1 Oct	Joseph Luns (the Netherlands) succeeds Manlio Brosio as Secretary General of NATO. Additional information: NATO Who is who?: Secretary General Joseph Luns High resolution photos of the appointment of Secretary General Joseph Luns
5-6 Oct	Former NATO Secretary General, Manlio Brosio is appointed to conduct exploratory talks on mutual and balanced force reductions with the Soviet and other interested governments.