November 1963 Friday 1: President Ngo Dinh Diem of South Vietnam is overthrown and executed in a coup led by General Duong Van Minh. Saturday 09: At Miike in Japan, a coal mine explosion kills 458, and hospitalises 839 with carbon monoxide poisoning. Saturday 23: The first episode of the science fiction television series Doctor Who debuts on the BBC. Sunday 24: Vietnam War: Newly sworn in US President Lyndon B. Johnson confirms that the United States intends to continue supporting South Vietnam militarily and economically. Monday 25: John F. Kennedy assassination: John F. Kennedy is buried at Arlington National Cemetery.

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