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...
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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
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
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...
Nov 17, 2023
James Garner: Actor on the Rise
Nov. 17, 1963 - James Garner (pictured with his wife Lois) ambled slowly along the hotel corridor — closely followed by a very small,...
Nov 17, 2023
Bears Beat Packers for Second Time This Season
Nov. 17, 1963 - Nothing could stop the Chicago Bears today as they stormed over the Green Bay Packers in a manner few teams have been...
Nov 17, 2023
President Kennedy to Swing through Florida Tomorrow
Nov. 17, 1963 - President Kennedy (pictured at Cape Canaveral yesterday) will make a “nonpolitical” swing through Florida tomorrow and...
Nov 16, 2023
President Kennedy Visits Cape Canaveral
Nov. 16, 1963 - At Cape Canaveral, Fla., today, President Kennedy (pictured being greeted there by Air Force General Leighton Davis)...
Nov 16, 2023
Top of the Charts: “Deep Purple” by Nino Tempo & April Stevens
Nov. 16, 1963 - Hitting No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 today is “Deep Purple,” a recording by Nino Tempo & April Stevens (pictured). The...
Nov 16, 2023
Soviet Authorities Release Yale Professor Accused of Espionage
Nov. 16, 1963 - Soviet authorities announced today the release and expulsion of Frederick C. Barghoorn, a Yale University professor, and...
Nov 16, 2023
Armless Place-Kicker Receives Letter from President Kennedy
Nov. 16, 1963 - Classical High School’s armless place-kicker has received a fan letter from President Kennedy. Fifteen-year-old Chris...
Nov 15, 2023
76ers Come Back to Beat Lakers in Philadelphia
Nov. 15, 1963 - The Philadelphia 76ers overcame a 67-52 third-quarter deficit tonight behind the shooting of Hal Greer and Lee Shaffer to...
Nov 15, 2023
Vice President Johnson Raises Funds for Democrats in California
Nov. 15, 1963 - The California Democratic party’s campaign for 1964 appears to be off to a good start almost a year before the election....
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