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March 2, 1963

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Historical Context for March 2, 1963

In 1963, the world population was approximately 3,192,807,828 people[†]

Notable Births

Anthony Albanese

1963Anthony Albanese, Australian politician, 31st Prime Minister of Australia[†]

Anthony Norman Albanese is an Australian politician serving as the 31st and current prime minister of Australia since 2022. He has been the leader of the Labor Party since 2019 and the member of parliament (MP) for the New South Wales division of Grayndler since 1996.

Alvin Youngblood Hart

1963Alvin Youngblood Hart, American singer and guitarist[†]

Alvin Youngblood Hart is an American musician.

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Headlines from March 2, 1963

F.P.C. CHAIRMAN DENIES PRESSURE BY WHITE HOUSE; Swidler, at House Inquiry, Defends Group Against Charges by Morgan DISAVOWS ANY LENIENCY Says It Is False That Panel Settled Cases for Sums Less Than Staff Set Letter Started Investigation Pressed by Younger White House Pressure Denied By F.P.C. Chairman at Inquiry Sure of Change Complained to Moss

By William M. Blair Special To the New York Times

Chmn Swidler dismisses as unfounded Comr Morgan charges that FPC settled pipeline rate refund cases for amts less than those recommended by FPC staff, HR subcom; Tenn Gas Co case cited

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C.I.A HEAD FINDS CUBA IS TRAINING LATIN SABOTEURS; Tells Congress Group 1,000 From American Countries Were Taught in 1962 VENEZUELA TOP TARGET McCone Calls Castro Plans Thorough but Only Mildly Successful So Far Castro Backing Cited CUBA IS TRAINING LATIN SABOTEURS Urging by Castro 'Concrete Evidence' Listed

By Jack Raymond Special To the New York Times

Dr McCone disclosed to have told HR com Feb 19 that over 1,000 Latin Amers were trained in guerrilla warfare and subversion in Cuba in '62; cited Castro backing for local subversive movements

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