Video: Bell opens first Taco Bell (at 1:00)
(Wednesday, March 21, 1962) — The first Taco Bell restaurant was opened today by Glen Bell in Downey, California.
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Ted Kennedy announces he’ll seek brother’s old Senate seat 50 years ago today (1962)
Video: 2008 Ted Kennedy tribute
(Wednesday, March 14, 1962) — Democrat Edward M. “Ted” Kennedy officially launched in Boston today his successful candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat from Massachusetts held by his brother, President John F. Kennedy, from 1953 to 1960.
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First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy visits pope at Vatican 50 years ago today (1962)
(Sunday, March 11, 1962) — U.S. first lady Jacqueline Kennedy was received in private audience by Pope John XXIII today amid all the pomp and splendor of the Vatican.
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‘The Fugitive’ episode airs on ‘The Twilight Zone’ 50 years ago this hour (1962)
Video: 'Twilight Zone' open
(Friday, March 9, 1962, 10 p.m. ET) — Old Ben, who is able to transform himself into anything, tries to help a crippled little girl on tonight’s episode of the CBS-TV anthology series The Twilight Zone (click here to view an extended ‘The Fugitive’ clip).
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Ash Wednesday Storm hits mid-Atlantic coast 50 years ago today (1962)
Video: Ash Wednesday Storm (part 1)
(Tuesday, March 6, 1962) — What became known as the Ash Wednesday Storm began pounding the mid-Atlantic coast today. Over a three-day period, the storm resulted in 40 deaths and caused more than $200 million in property damage. Continue reading Ash Wednesday Storm hits mid-Atlantic coast 50 years ago today (1962)
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Wilt Chamberlain appears on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour (1962)
(Sunday, March 4, 1962, 8 p.m. EST) — Basketball player Wilt Chamberlain talks about his record setting 100 point game on tonight’s edition of the CBS-TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show.
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Space is new horizon, Glenn tells Congress 50 years ago today (1962)
Video: Glenn addresses Congress (at 24:14)
(Monday, February 26, 1962) — Astronaut John Glenn addressed a joint meeting of Congress today, six days after becoming the first American to orbit the Earth, telling lawmakers “exploration and the pursuit of knowledge have always paid dividends in the long run.”
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‘The Last Rites of Jeff Myrtlebank’ episode airs on ‘The Twilight Zone’ 50 years ago this hour (1962)
Video: 'The Last Rites of Jeff Myrtlebank' promo clip
(Friday, February 23, 1962, 10 p.m. ET) — A man (James Best) returns from the dead during his funeral on tonight’s episode of the CBS-TV anthology series The Twilight Zone. Continue reading ‘The Last Rites of Jeff Myrtlebank’ episode airs on ‘The Twilight Zone’ 50 years ago this hour (1962)
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Bob Kennedy lays wreath to victims at Berlin Wall 50 years ago today (1962)
(Friday, February 23, 1962) — U.S. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy laid a wreath “to the victims of Communist tyranny” at the Red Wall dividing Berlin today and received some cautious waves from East Berliners beyond the barricade.
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Berlin salutes Robert Kennedy 50 years ago today (1962)
(Thursday, February 22, 1962) — U.S. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy flew to West Berlin today and pledged a new American determination to stand by the isolated city. Huge and emotional crowds greeted Kennedy today as he began a two-day visit. Continue reading Berlin salutes Robert Kennedy 50 years ago today (1962)
