Sir Charles Spencer "Charlie" Chaplin at 27 years old in 1916
(16 April 1889 – 25 December 1977)
Comedian Charlie Chaplin is considered to be one of the most important
figures in the history of the film industry. His career spanned more than
75 years, from childhood in the Victorian era until a year before his death
at age 88.
Sandy Kozel
Sir Michael Philip "Mick" Jagger is 71 today
Apollo 15 leaves the launch pad at Cape Kennedy, FL
Apollo 15 was the ninth manned mission in the US Apollo program, the fourth to
land on the Moon, and the eighth successful manned mission. It was the first of
what were termed "J missions," long stays on the Moon, with a greater focus on
science than had been possible on previous missions. It was also the first mission
on which the Lunar Roving Vehicle was used.
The mission ended on August 7. At the time, NASA called it the most successful
manned flight ever achieved.
Commander David Scott and Lunar Module Pilot James Irwin spent three days on
the Moon, including 18½ hours outside the spacecraft on lunar extra-vehicular
activity (EVA).
The crew left to right: David R. Scott, Alfred M. Worden, James B. Irwin
James Irwin with the Apollo 15 Lunar Rover
Cape Kennedy Mission Control
