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November 9, 1963

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Headlines from November 9, 1963

VOTES ON TAX CUT AND CIVIL RIGHTS UNLIKELY IN 1963; Kennedy's Aides Conceding That Hearings Will Rule Out Action Until 1964 BILLS TO KEEP STATUS Measures Expected to Head Calendar When Congress Reconvenes Next Year Tax Cut and Civil Rights Action Believed Doomed for This Year

By John D. Morris Special To the New York Times

Adm leaders all but abandon hope for Sen action on bill this session but see enactment in next session; bill's parliamentary status will be unaffected by Cong adjournment

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Two Cardinals in Council Clash Over Secret Court; Frings Chides Tribunal CARDINALS CLASH ON SECRET COURT Text on Jews Offered U.S. BISHOPS HAIL TEXT ABOUT JEWS

By Paul Hofmann Special To the New York Timesby Milton Bracker Special To the New York Times

Vatican Secretariat for Promotion of Christian Unity issues declaration an Cath attitude toward non-Christians, especially Jews, to Ecumenical Council along with communique summarizing it in several languages; hailed by Jewish spokesmen and others as milestone in Christian-Jewish relations

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Music on My Birthday

Billboard 200

The Top 50 albums for the chart week of November 6, 1963, covering November 9, 1963.

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

    In The Wind

    Peter| Paul & Mary

    Last week
    1
    Peak
    1
    Weeks
    3
  2. 2
    Album cover for The Second Barbra Streisand Album by Barbra Streisand

    The Second Barbra Streisand Album

    Barbra Streisand

    Last week
    5
    Peak
    2
    Weeks
    9
  3. 3
    Album cover for Ingredients In A Recipe For Soul by Ray Charles

    Ingredients In A Recipe For Soul

    Ray Charles

    Last week
    3
    Peak
    2
    Weeks
    11
  4. 4
    Album cover for Golden Records Vol. 3 by Elvis Presley

    Golden Records Vol. 3

    Elvis Presley

    Last week
    4
    Peak
    4
    Weeks
    9
  5. 5
    Album cover for Trini Lopez At PJ's by Trini Lopez

    Trini Lopez At PJ's

    Trini Lopez

    Last week
    7
    Peak
    2
    Weeks
    13

Notable Births

1963Anthony Bowie, American basketball player[†]

Anthony Lee Bowie is an American former professional basketball player. He is a former NBA shooting guard, most renowned for his stint with the Orlando Magic. With the Magic, Bowie became one of the top bench players, often stepping in to provide a spark and energy, timely baskets, and defensive stops. He is currently an Elementary School P.E coach.

Historical Events

Miike coal mine

1963At a coal mine in Miike, Japan, an explosion kills 458 and hospitalises 839 with carbon monoxide poisoning.[†]

Miike coal mine , also known as the Mitsui Miike Coal Mine , was the largest coal mine in Japan, located in the area of the city of Ōmuta, Fukuoka and Arao, Kumamoto, Japan.

Historical Context for November 9, 1963

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