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November 3, 1963

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Headlines from November 3, 1963

GOLDWATER WINS WIDE LEAD IN POLL; Backed in 85% of Replies by G.O.P. Leaders--Nixon and Rockefeller Far Behind See Nixon as Compromise Goldwater Leads in G.O.P. Poll As Party's 'Strongest Candidate' Unanimous Returns 'Clear Choice' Cited

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AP nationwide poll of Repub state and county leaders repts 1,194 (85.1% of those responding) vote Goldwater strongest candidate; Rockefeller gets 56 votes, Nixon 44; only 64.2% see Goldwater nominated; Nixon outpolls Rockefeller on outlook for nomination and is choice of many Goldwater backers if Goldwater-Rockefeller deadlock develops

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Music on My Birthday

Billboard 200

The Top 50 albums for the chart week of October 30, 1963, covering November 3, 1963.

  1. 1
    Album cover for In The Wind by Peter| Paul & Mary

    In The Wind

    Peter| Paul & Mary

    Last week
    12
    Peak
    1
    Weeks
    2
  2. 2
    Album cover for Peter; Paul And Mary by Peter| Paul & Mary

    Peter; Paul And Mary

    Peter| Paul & Mary

    Last week
    1
    Peak
    1
    Weeks
    12
  3. 3
    Album cover for Ingredients In A Recipe For Soul by Ray Charles

    Ingredients In A Recipe For Soul

    Ray Charles

    Last week
    6
    Peak
    2
    Weeks
    10
  4. 4
    Album cover for Golden Records Vol. 3 by Elvis Presley

    Golden Records Vol. 3

    Elvis Presley

    Last week
    7
    Peak
    4
    Weeks
    8
  5. 5
    Album cover for The Second Barbra Streisand Album by Barbra Streisand

    The Second Barbra Streisand Album

    Barbra Streisand

    Last week
    5
    Peak
    5
    Weeks
    8

Notable Births

Davis Guggenheim

1963Davis Guggenheim, American director, producer, and screenwriter[†]

Philip Davis Guggenheim is an American screenwriter, director, and producer.

Shigeaki Hattori

1963Shigeaki Hattori, Japanese race car driver[†]

Shigeaki Hattori was a Japanese professional race car driver and team owner based in the United States. As a driver, he competed in the CART and IndyCar Series, and the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.

Ian Wright

1963Ian Wright, English footballer, manager, and sportscaster[†]

Ian Edward Wright is an English media personality and former professional footballer.

1963Howard Ballard, American football player[†]

Howard Louis Ballard is an American former professional football player who was an offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for the Buffalo Bills and Seattle Seahawks. He was selected by the Bills in the 11th round of the 1987 NFL draft. Nicknamed "House", for his sturdy build, he played in four Super Bowls and was selected to two Pro Bowls while a member of the Bills. He played college football at Abilene Christian University.

Historical Context for November 3, 1963

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