Highlights of President Kennedy’s Press Conference
Nov. 14, 1963 - Following are the main points of President Kennedy’s news conference today: Vietnam — The United States’ long-range...
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Nov 14, 2023
First Lady Plans to Campaign with President Kennedy in ‘64
Nov. 14, 1963 - Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy (pictured during the 1960 Presidential campaign) is planning to campaign with President Kennedy...
Nov 14, 2023
Movies: “The Servant”
Nov. 14, 1963 - Opening today is “The Servant,” a British drama film directed by Joseph Losey. It was written by Harold Pinter, who...
Nov 14, 2023
U.S. Considers Withdrawal of Some Troops from South Vietnam
Nov. 14, 1963 - Detailed plans for the initial withdrawal of U.S. troops from South Vietnam depend upon policy meetings scheduled to be...
Nov 13, 2023
Celtics Hold On To Defeat Lakers Before Huge Crowd at Madison Square Garden
Nov. 13, 1963 - The Boston Celtics blew a 20-point first-half lead, battled furiously through 10 ties in the third period, and then went...
Nov 13, 2023
Movies: “McLintock!”
Nov. 13, 1963 - Opening today is “McLintock,” a Western comedy film starring John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara and directed by Andrew...
Nov 13, 2023
Madame Nhu Departs U.S. for Rome
Nov. 13, 1963 - Madame Ngo Dinh Nhu left the U.S. today on her way to Rome. She charged in a statement that the former South Vietnamese...
Nov 13, 2023
TV: Tonight on “The Dick Van Dyke Show”
Nov. 13, 1963 - Tonight on “The Dick Van Dyke Show,” Rob’s energetic Uncle George (Denver Pyle, left) comes for a visit to eagerly...
Nov 13, 2023
Kennedys See Black Watch Regiment
Nov. 13, 1963 - Caroline and John F. Kennedy Jr. were among 1,700 children who watched the pipes, drums, and dancers of the Black Watch,...
Nov 12, 2023
76ers Score Overtime Victory over Warriors in Philadelphia
Nov. 12, 1963 - With 5,817 on hand at Philadelphia’s Convention Hall to witness the San Francisco Warriors’ official return to the city...
Nov 12, 2023
TV: Tonight on “The Fugitive”
Nov. 12, 1963 - Tonight on “The Fugitive,” while sailing from Seattle to Alaska, Dr. Kimble finds himself in the middle of a murder...
Nov 12, 2023
AFL Commissioner Predicts AFL-NFL Title Game
Nov. 12, 1963 - Commissioner Joe Foss of the American Football League (pictured with President Kennedy and George McGovern last year)...
Nov 12, 2023
General John Hodge Is Dead
Nov. 12, 1963 - General John R. Hodge (pictured in 1946), a leader of the Pacific fighting in World War II, died today in Walter Reed...
Nov 12, 2023
TV: Tonight on “Petticoat Junction”
Nov. 12, 1963 - Tonight on “Petticoat Junction,” when Kate talks Bobbie Jo into going on a double date with Billie Jo (Jeannine Riley,...
Nov 12, 2023
Bears Win Narrow Contest Over Rams at Wrigley, Maintain First Place Tie with Packers
Nov. 12, 1963 - Roger Leclerc booted field goals in the first and third quarters and the Chicago Bears’ defense was unbeatable Sunday as...
Nov 11, 2023
Celtics Dominate Hawks, Run Record to 9-1
Nov. 11, 1963 - Boston’s Celtics are going to make a runaway of the NBA race unless someone discovers a method of stopping Bill Russell,...
Nov 11, 2023
Packers Top Vikings in Rugged Contest in Green Bay
Nov. 11, 1963 - John Roach rallied a sluggish Green Bay offense and passed for three touchdowns yesterday as the Packers defeated the...
Nov 11, 2023
President Kennedy Joins Veterans Day Ceremonies
Nov. 11, 1963 - President Kennedy placed a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknowns today as the nation honored its war veterans. Veterans Day...
Nov 11, 2023
On Sale Now: “The Miracles Doin' Mickey's Monkey”
Nov. 11, 1963 - On sale today is “The Miracles Doin' Mickey's Monkey,” a long-playing album by The Miracles. It includes the group’s Top...
Nov 11, 2023
TV: Tonight on “The Outer Limits”
Nov. 11, 1963 - Tonight on “The Outer Limits,” on a military base in the frozen vastness of Greenland, an army psychiatrist (Gary...
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