Godspeed, John Glenn
On February 20, 1962, John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth, circling the globe three times aboard the Mercury capsule Friendship 7.
Tales from the year 1962
Telstar: The 171-Pound Sphere That Shrunk the World
Launched July 10, 1962, a tiny satellite beamed the first live television pictures across the Atlantic — and TV went global.
The Night the Rollin' Stones Took the Stage
On July 12, 1962, a little-known blues band filled in at London's Marquee Club — and the Rolling Stones played their very first gig.
Two Islands, One Flag
On August 31, 1962, Trinidad and Tobago became an independent nation, ending centuries of colonial rule under a new red, white, and black flag.