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October 25, 1963

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Headlines from October 25, 1963

Albany Ethics Parley to Discuss Banks' Cruise for Legislators; PARLEY ON ETHICS TO DISCUSS CRUISE

By Charles Grutzner

Speaker Carlino says Legis Repub leaders will discuss cruise in light of plans to revise Legis ethics code; other notables who were on cruise included 4 NYS Sup Ct justices and NYC Comrs Felt and Reid, attending as bank trustees, and H E Kirmmse, NYS Deputy Supt of Banking; details on expense payments for these and 9 legislators; Keogh, some others comment; assn exec A S Murphy calls expense-paid trips common practice, sees no reason for 'fuss,'

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Music on My Birthday

Billboard 200

The Top 50 albums for the chart week of October 23, 1963, covering October 25, 1963.

  1. 1
    Album cover for Peter; Paul And Mary by Peter| Paul & Mary

    Peter; Paul And Mary

    Peter| Paul & Mary

    Last week
    4
    Peak
    1
    Weeks
    11
  2. 2
    Album cover for Bye Bye Birdie by Soundtrack

    Bye Bye Birdie

    Soundtrack

    Last week
    5
    Peak
    2
    Weeks
    11
  3. 3
    Album cover for My Son; The Nut by Allan Sherman

    My Son; The Nut

    Allan Sherman

    Last week
    1
    Peak
    1
    Weeks
    11
  4. 4
    Album cover for (Moving) by Peter| Paul & Mary

    (Moving)

    Peter| Paul & Mary

    Last week
    6
    Peak
    4
    Weeks
    11
  5. 5
    Album cover for The Second Barbra Streisand Album by Barbra Streisand

    The Second Barbra Streisand Album

    Barbra Streisand

    Last week
    8
    Peak
    5
    Weeks
    7

Notable Births

John Levén

1963John Levén, Swedish bassist[†]

John Gunnar Levén is a Swedish bassist in the rock band Europe. Levén and vocalist Joey Tempest are the only band members who have performed on all of Europe's studio albums.

1963Michael Lynagh, Australian rugby union footballer[†]

Michael Patrick Thomas Lynagh, is an Australian former rugby union player who played 66 tests at fly-half and six tests at inside centre between 1984 and 1995. Lynagh was capped 72 times for Australia, and was captain from 1993 to 1995.

1963Melinda McGraw, American actress[†]

Melinda McGraw is an American actress. She has appeared in movies such as The Dark Knight (2008), Wrongfully Accused (1998), and Skateland (2010), and is also known for her television performances on Mad Men, Men of a Certain Age, X-Files, The West Wing, and NCIS.

Tracy Nelson (actress)

1963Tracy Nelson, American actress[†]

Tracy Kristine Nelson is an American actress. From a long line of entertainers, she is the daughter of musician Ricky Nelson and actress and painter Kristin Nelson.

José Ortiz (basketball)

1963José Ortiz, Puerto Rican basketball player[†]

José Rafael "Piculín" Ortiz Rijos is a Puerto Rican former professional basketball player. He played in the NCAA, NBA, various European teams, and in Puerto Rico's Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN).

Notable Deaths

Roger Désormière

1963Roger Désormière, French conductor and composer (born 1898)[†]

Roger Désormière was a French conductor. He was an enthusiastic champion of contemporary composers, but also conducted performances of early eighteenth century French music.

Historical Context for October 25, 1963

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