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won the heavyweight boxing title by knocking out Jersey Joe Walcott in the 13th round in Philadelphia. He would go on to successfully defend his title 6 times before retiring undefeated in 1956. He is considered the greatest prizefighter ever
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Beatlemania is a term that originated during the 1960s to describe the intense fan frenzy directed toward British pop rock band The Beatles during the early years of their success
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JFK, was the 35th President of the United States, serving from 1961 until his death in 1963
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, was a novel written by JD Salinger dealing with a troubled, sensitive adolescent hero who is frustrated by hypocritical adult values.
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reigned as Pope of the Roman Catholic Church and Eastern Rite Catholic Churches from 21 June 1963 until his death on 6 August 1978
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was a novelty singer of the day who enjoyed a brief period of popularity
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France launched two monkey-carrying flights in 1967. The Soviet Union and Russia launched monkeys between 1983 and 1996. Most monkeys were anesthetized before lift-off. Overall thirty-two monkeys flew in the space program
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was a film actress and famed sex symbol, born Norma Jean Baker
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was the first black major league baseball catcher after desegregation. He was named MVP (Most Valuable Player) 3 times and is in the Baseball Hall of Fame.
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The stage musical, Peter Pan, about a boy who doesn't want to grow up, was playing on Broadway
