February 8, 1963
By the winter of 1963, Kennedy was in the White House and the federal minimum wage stood at $1.25/hr — the Pentagon was requesting funds for a new network of radio satellites designed to keep American military forces connected around the world, part of a broader push to modernize strategic communications during the Cold War. On screen and on the radio, audiences were watching "The Dick Van Dyke Show" take home the Emmy for comedy while Steve Lawrence held the top spot on the charts with "Go Away Little Girl." The Chicago Bears had claimed the NFL championship, and halfway around the world, the Second Vatican Council had completed its second session in Rome, marking a landmark moment in the history of the Catholic Church.
On the cover
Magazine Covers — February 8, 1963
NY Times Headlines — Week of February 8, 1963
President Hints He Prods Soviet On Cuba Forces; Says Presencels 'Unfinished Business' But Poses No Threat To Hemisphere Cautions His Critics Stresses Need To 'Keep Our Heads'--Assesses Russian Motives And Capabilities Cuba Is Main Subject Kennedy Sees No Cuba Threat; Hints Prodding On Soviet Troops He 'Expects Worst' The Defense Briefing Stresses Latin Problems
2,000 Who Desire Space Contracts Besiege N.A.S.A.; Industry'S Representatives Swarm On Washington At Government'S Request Billions In Awards Due Manned Flight To The Moon Is The Main Attraction, And After That Mars On Closed-Circuit Tv Crawler-Trackers Ordered Most Lucrative Area Award Seekers Overwhelm Nasa Choice Of Dates Noted
World Events — February 1963
Time Person of the Year — 1963
On the radio
Billboard Charts — February 8, 1963
Grammy Awards
On the bookshelf
On the television
Nielsen Top 10 — 1962–63 Season
Emmy Winners — 1963
At the movies
Box Office & Oscar Winners — February 8, 1963
Ebert 4-Star Films — February 8, 1963
On the field
Sports Champions — February 8, 1963
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