Twentieth Anniversary of Battle of Tarawa Observed
Nov. 20, 1963 - At dawn, 20 years ago today, the costliest brief engagement in Marine Corps history began. Four days later, 1,115 marines...
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Nov 20, 2023
President Kennedy Receives WWII Citation
Nov. 20, 1963 - President Kennedy received a citation today for his efforts for peace from men who fought in World War II. The citation...
Nov 20, 2023
Nazi Officer Who Arrested Anne Frank and Family Identified
Nov. 20, 1963 - The Nazi officer who put an end to the diary of Anne Frank by arresting her and her family in 1944 has been identified as...
Nov 19, 2023
Hank Bauer Named Manager of Baltimore Orioles
Nov. 19, 1963 - Hank Bauer (pictured in 1956), a fighting Marine instilled with the winning spirit of the New York Yankees, was named...
Nov 19, 2023
Julie Andrews Signed for Film Version of “The Sound of Music”
Nov. 19, 1963 - Julie Andrews (pictured with her husband and daughter) has been signed to play Mary Martin’s original role in the film...
Nov 19, 2023
President Kennedy Spares Thanksgiving Turkey
Nov. 19, 1963 - A Thanksgiving turkey was presented to President Kennedy by the poultry industry today, but the President spared the life...
Nov 19, 2023
Political Bickering Amongst Texas Democrats May Complicate President’s Visit
Nov. 19, 1963 - Squabbling Texas Democrats are making a political stew out of President Kennedy’s “non-political” swing through their...
Nov 19, 2023
TV: Tonight on “The Fugitive”
Nov. 19, 1963 - Tonight on “The Fugitive,” Kimble breaks out of jail with Davey “Fatso” Lambert, a friendly, simple-minded young man...
Nov 19, 2023
General Patton’s Sign to Attend Army War College
Nov. 19, 1963 - Another George S. Patton is rising in the Army. Lieutenant Colonel Patton (left), son of the dashing “blood and guts”...
Nov 19, 2023
Eisenhower Speaks at Gettysburg
Nov. 19, 1963 - The national cemetery dedicated in Gettysburg, Pa., 100 years ago by Abraham Lincoln was rededicated today by former...
Nov 19, 2023
Lodge Arrives in Honolulu for Vietnam Conference
Nov. 19, 1963 - Henry Cabot Lodge (left), U.S. Ambassador to South Vietnam, arrived in Honolulu by plane today with General Paul D....
Nov 18, 2023
Athletics Obtain Rocky Colavito from Tigers
Nov. 18, 1963 - The Kansas City Athletics began a program for power today by obtaining Rocky Colavito, one of the American League’s top...
Nov 18, 2023
President Kennedy Tours Florida
Nov. 18, 1963 - President Kennedy sought today to gain support for his tax-cut bill by assuring business leaders that he was not...
Nov 18, 2023
Movies: “Johnny North” with Lee Marvin and John Cassavetes
Nov. 18, 1963 - Revue Productions said today it would begin shooting a two-hour movie for television on Thursday as part of a series...
Nov 18, 2023
TV: Tonight on “The Andy Griffith Show”
Nov. 18, 1963 - Tonight on “The Andy Griffith Show,” a mistake by Opie’s teacher causes him to get straight A’s on his report card. Opie...
Nov 18, 2023
Scores Dead in Atlantic City Hotel Fire
Nov. 18, 1963 - Twenty-five persons were feared to have died today in a fire that swept a 60-room, 4-story hotel in Atlantic City, N.J....
Nov 18, 2023
TV: Tonight on “The Outer Limits”
Nov. 18, 1963 - Tonight on “The Outer Limits,” Dr. Paul Cameron, enabled by a metal plate in his head, can overhear the immediate...
Nov 18, 2023
Giants Crush 49ers, Gain Exclusive Possession of First Place
Nov. 18, 1963 - After ten weeks of grudging give-and-take battle, the New York Giants yesterday gained exclusive possession of first...
Nov 17, 2023
Cowboys Top Eagles at Cotton Bowl as Meredith Shines
Nov. 17, 1963 - Don Meredith (pictured) completed 25 of 33 passes for 302 yards and two touchdowns today and led the Cowboys to a 27-20...
Nov 17, 2023
First Lady to Travel through Texas with President Kennedy
Nov. 17, 1963 - Accompanied by the First Lady, President Kennedy will journey to Texas on Thursday and Friday for political appearances...
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