Theater: “The Passion of Josef D.” with Peter Falk and Luther Adler
Oct. 14, 1963 - Luther Adler has been signed to portray Vladimir Lenin in Paddy Chayefsky’s new drama, “The Passion of Josef D.,” which...
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Oct 14, 2023
Bears Destroy Rams in L.A., 52-14
Oct. 14, 1963 - The Chicago Bears scored 14 points in 55 seconds yesterday as they romped off to a 52-14 triumph over the hapless Rams....
Oct 14, 2023
Claudia Cardinale Appears in Two Current Films
Oct. 14, 1963 - Claudia Cardinale will be much in evidence on Los Angeles theater screens this week. She stars in two films opening in...
Oct 13, 2023
Geoffrion Scores Twice on Former Teammate as Habs Top Rangers
Oct. 13, 1963 - Bernie Geoffrion (pictured) proved to ex-teammate goalie Jacques Plante that he hasn’t lost his touch by scoring twice to...
Oct 13, 2023
Cowboys Top Lions at Cotton Bowl for First Victory of 1963
Oct. 13, 1963 - Linebacker Chuck Howley’s interceptions of two passes set up a field goal and a touchdown pass from Eddie LeBaron...
Oct 13, 2023
Colts Hand 49ers 12th Straight Loss
Oct. 13, 1963 - Johnny Unitas pitched the Colts to a touchdown the first time they had the ball today, and the Colts survived a shoddy...
Oct 13, 2023
Ribicoff “Almost Sure” President Kennedy Will Debate Opponent Next Year
Oct. 13, 1963 - A leading Democratic Senator and former member of President Kennedy’s cabinet said today he is “almost sure” Mr. Kennedy...
Oct 13, 2023
TV: Madame Nhu on “Meet the Press”
Oct. 13, 1963 - Madame Ngo Dinh Nhu charged today that unidentified “ambassadors” had “unofficially” asked her and her husband to leave...
Oct 13, 2023
Movies: “Lord of the Flies”
Oct. 13, 1963 - “Lord of the Flies,” a British drama film based on the 1954 novel by William Golding, will open Friday. The story deals...
Oct 12, 2023
Longhorns Upset Sooners at Cotton Bowl
Oct. 12, 1963 - Texas laid claim to the No. 1 ranking among the nation’s college football teams today by toppling Oklahoma, king of the...
Oct 12, 2023
Madame Nhu Egged at Columbia University
Oct. 12, 1963 - Madame Nhu, South Vietnam’s controversial First Lady who was accorded a standing ovation at Fordham University last...
Oct 12, 2023
President Kennedy Speaks on Columbus Day
Oct. 12, 1963 - President Kennedy, about 100 Italian-Americans, and a few Spaniards celebrated Columbus Day today with an informal...
Oct 12, 2023
First Lady Visits Delphi
Oct. 12, 1963 - Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy visited the ruined temple of Apollo in Delphi, Greece today. The First Lady shook hands and...
Oct 11, 2023
Patriots Come Back To Defeat Raiders at Fenway
Oct. 11, 1963 - Babe Parilli, the Boston Patriots quarterback, regained his early season form tonight and passed for two touchdowns in a...
Oct 11, 2023
Peter, Paul and Mary Release New LP: “In the Wind”
Oct. 11, 1963 - On sale today is Peter, Paul and Mary’s third long-playing record, “In the Wind.” Two singles from the album have already...
Oct 10, 2023
Gordie Howe Closes In on Rocket Richard’s Scoring Record
Oct. 10, 1963 - Gordie Howe scored two first-period power-play goals tonight to move within three goals of Maurice (Rocket) Richard’s NHL...
Oct 10, 2023
Movies: “From Russia With Love”
Oct. 10, 1963 - Premiering tonight in London is “From Russia With Love,” the second James Bond film and Sean Connery’s second portrayal...
Oct 10, 2023
Twelve U.S. Servicemen Killed in Vietnam Helicopter Crash
Oct. 10, 1963 - Helicopters brought out today the bodies of 12 U.S. servicemen from a rugged mountain area near the Laotian border where...
Oct 10, 2023
Former President Truman Interviewed on His Morning Walk
Oct. 10, 1963 - Former President Harry S. Truman, on his morning walk in New York City today, said that South Vietnamese First Lady...
Oct 10, 2023
President Kennedy Presides at NASA Ceremony
Oct. 10, 1963 - President Kennedy called for greater appreciation of the importance of the space program today as he awarded one of the...
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