Today in History for 17th January 1962

Historical Events

Events 1 - 2 of 2

- A NASA civilian pilot Neil A Armstrong takes X-15 to 40,690 m
- Roy Harris' 8th Symphony, premieres in SF

Famous Birthdays

Birthdays 1 - 2 of 2

- Jim Carrey, Ontario Canada, actor (Living Color, Dumb & Dumber, Mask)
- Sebastian Junger, American journalist and author

Famous Deaths

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- Gerrit Achterberg, Dutch poet (Dead End), dies at 56

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