The Battle of Hampton Roads, often referred to as the Battle of the Monitor and
Merrimack was the first battle between two Ironclad warships and is considered
to be the most important naval battle of the Civil War. It was fought to a draw during
five-hours, ending early the following day on March 9th. The battle took place outside
a harbor in Virginia called Hampton Roads.
George Michael "Micky" Dolenz, Jr. is a actor, musician, television
director, radio personality and theater director, best known as a
member of the 1960s made-for-television band The Monkees.
Dolenz began his show business career in 1956 when he starred
in a children’s show called Circus Boy under the name Mickey
Braddock (top photo)..
Aviator Maximilian "Max" Conrad set nine official light plane records in the
1950s and 1960s. On February 27, 1961, Conrad left Miami in a PA-23
Aztec named New Frontiers and touched down back in Miami on March 8,
1961, setting a new around-the-world record. His average speed was 123.
19 mph.
Some of Conrad’s stops included Long Beach, California, Honolulu, Wake
Island,Guam, Manila, Singapore, Bombay, and Brazil, crossing the equator
twice. Conrad was accompanied by an observer for the record flight.
In 1964, Max Conrad received the prestigious Harmon Trophy for the most
outstanding international achievement in the art of flying. He was one of the
greatest small plane pilots ever.
The Piper PA-23 Apache/Aztec flown by Conrad
Max Conrad was presented the Harmon Trophy by Vice President
Hubert Humphrey in 1964.
