May 30, 2022Astronaut Scott Carpenter Acclaimed in Native State of ColoradoMay 30, 1962 - Boulder gave Lieut. Comdr. Scott Carpenter one of the greatest parades in Colorado history today to wind up his triumphal...
May 30, 2022Buck O'Neil Is First Negro Coach in Major LeaguesMay 30, 1962 - John (Buck) O’Neil (pictured) was signed as a Chicago Cub coach yesterday, becoming the first Negro to hold such a...
May 29, 2022President Celebrates 45th Birthday in VirginiaMay 29, 1962 - President Kennedy (pictured at his celebration 10 days ago at Madison Square Garden) celebrated his actual 45th birthday...
May 29, 2022Jim Brown Is Highest-Paid Player in Pro FootballMay 29, 1962 - Jim Brown, a fullback who has set several NFL records with his powerful runs, put another in the books today. He signed a...