(Thursday, February 20, 1992, 9 p.m. EST) — Two days after the New Hampshire primaries, U.S. businessman Ross Perot appeared on CNN’s Larry King Live and announced his intention to run for president as an independent if his supporters could get his name on the ballot in all fifty states.
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Glenn becomes first American to orbit earth 50 years ago this hour (1962)
Video: Glenn completes first orbit (at 8:26)
(Tuesday, February 20, 1962, 2:20 p.m. EST) — John Glenn became the first American to orbit the earth today, making three orbits in 4 hours, 55 minutes while aboard Friendship 7. Continue reading Glenn becomes first American to orbit earth 50 years ago this hour (1962)
