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July - The Gallo-Profaci War claims another victim as Ali Waffa is killed.

September 27 - September 28 - Appearing before Senate Investigations subcommittee, government informant Joseph Valachi publicly reveals the existence of the "Cosa Nostra" (which was broadcast both on television and radio) and describing his initiation and details of the Castellamarese War period as well as naming Vito Genovese as the "Boss of Bosses" ('' Capo Di Tutti I Capi '') of the Italian-American Mafia.

December 28 - Joseph Magliocco, leader of the Profaci Crime Family since June 1962, dies of a heart attack, at the age of 65, at Good Samaritan Hospital in West Islip, New York , his death remaining a secret from federal authorities for almost a week. Magliocco, brother-in-law of Joseph Profaci, also was observed by federal agents attending the Apalachin Conference in 1957 .

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July - Ali Waffa