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November 3, 1975

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Prince, in a Visit, Assures Spanish Saharan People

By Henry Giniger;Special to The New York Times

Spanish Prince Juan Carlos de Borbon, in spectacular display of new role as Acting Chief of State, has flown into Spanish Sahara with promise to protect 'legitimate rights' of inhabitants and 'honor and prestige' of Army; sudden and unexpected initiative by Prince signifies stiffening of Spain's resistance toward Morocco's claims to area shortly before special UN Security Council meeting (S)

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President and Sadat Confer on Lebanon At Florida Meeting

By James M. Naughton;Special to The New York Times

Sadat, in Jacksonville, Fla, where he confs with Ford, reptd confident accord on purchase of US reactors, fuel and tech will be initialed before he leaves US; Sec Kissinger, on plane to Jacksonville, confirms rept US is on verge of accord; stresses safeguards against diversion of materials to weapons (S)

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Bills Beat Jets. 24‐23

By Unknown Author

The Buffalo Bills defeated the New York Jets, 24‐23, yesterday at Shea Stadium cm a late touchdown pass play from Joe Ferguson to O.J. Sampson that covered 64 yards. Details on Page 51.

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Music on My Birthday

Billboard 200

The Top 50 albums for the chart week of October 29, 1975, covering November 3, 1975.

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    Album cover for Red Octopus by Jefferson Starship

    Red Octopus

    Jefferson Starship

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    Peak
    1
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    16
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    Album cover for Windsong by John Denver

    Windsong

    John Denver

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    5
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    Album cover for Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd

    Wish You Were Here

    Pink Floyd

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    6
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    Album cover for One Of These Nights by Eagles

    One Of These Nights

    Eagles

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    Album cover for Prisoner In Disguise by Linda Ronstadt

    Prisoner In Disguise

    Linda Ronstadt

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    5

Notable Births

Darren Sharper

1975Darren Sharper, American football player and sportscaster[†]

Darren Mallory Sharper is an American former professional football safety and convicted rapist who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons. He played college football for the William & Mary Tribe and was selected in the second round of the 1997 NFL draft by the Green Bay Packers, where he spent eight seasons. Sharper played his next four seasons with the Minnesota Vikings and his final two with the New Orleans Saints.

Notable Deaths

Tajuddin Ahmad

1975Tajuddin Ahmad, Bangladeshi politician, 1st Prime Minister of Bangladesh (born 1925)[†]

Tajuddin Ahmad was a Bangladeshi politician. He led the 1st Government of Bangladesh as its prime minister during the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971, and is regarded as one of the most instrumental figures in the birth of Bangladesh.

Muhammad Mansur Ali

1975Muhammad Mansur Ali, Bangladeshi captain and politician, 3rd Prime Minister of Bangladesh (born 1919)[†]

Muhammad Mansur Ali was a Bangladeshi politician who was a close confidant of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding leader of Bangladesh. A senior leader of the Awami League, Mansur also served briefly as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh in 1975 until he was assassinated while incarcerated on 3 November 1975.

Syed Nazrul Islam

1975Syed Nazrul Islam, Bangladeshi lawyer and politician, President of Bangladesh (born 1925)[†]

Syed Nazrul Islam was a Bangladeshi politician and a senior leader of the Awami League. During the Bangladesh War of Independence, he was declared as the Acting President of Bangladesh by the Provisional Government.

Abul Hasnat Muhammad Qamaruzzaman

1975Abul Hasnat Muhammad Qamaruzzaman, Bangladeshi lawyer and politician (born 1926)[†]

Abul Hasnat Muhammad Qamaruzzaman was a Bangladeshi politician, government minister and one of the founding leader of Bangladesh. While serving as the Home Minister to Mujibnagar Government, Qamaruzzaman was murdered along with Syed Nazrul Islam, Muhammad Mansur Ali, and Tajuddin Ahmed in the jail killings in Dhaka Central Jail on 3 November 1975 by a group of army officers on the instruction of President Mostaq.

Historical Events

1975Four Bangladeshi politicians are killed in the Dhaka Central Jail.[†]

Jail Killing Day is observed by the Awami League (AL) of Bangladesh and many other political organisations on 3 November every year. It commemorates the killing of four Awami League and national leaders: former vice-president Syed Nazrul Islam, former prime minister Tajuddin Ahmed and Captain (Rtd.) Mansur Ali, and former home minister A H M Quamruzzaman on this date in 1975.

Historical Context for November 3, 1975

In 1975, the world population was approximately 4,070,735,277 people[†]