1962

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  John Wilkes Booth (May 10, 1838 – April 26, 1865)

Booth was a well-known member of a prominent 19th century
theatrical family from Maryland. The Confederate sympathizer
began his stage career at age seventeen.

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The Wall Street Journal reports the English auction house Bonhams will offer a
1965 Ferrari 330GT 2+2 that once belonged to the late Beatles singer and
songwriter John Lennon at its auction at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in
Chichester, England, on July 12.

According to the sales catalog, the Ferrari was the first car Lennon bought after
passing his driving test in February, 1965. As the story goes, news that Lennon
had passed the especially demanding English motor-vehicle test made headlines.

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Sandy Kozel

Bono (Paul David Hewson) is 53 today. His nickname came
from Bono Vox O’ Connell Street, which means good voice
of O’Connell Street.

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Owens started his radio career at KORN, Mitchell, South
Dakota in 1952 where he served as News Director.

Gary on  Laugh-In

Gary Owens is an announcer and voice actor who is best remembered
for his work on Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In.

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