May 1962
Saturday 12:
Douglas MacArthur delivers his famous "Duty, Honor, Country" valedictory speech at West Point.
Saturday 19:
A birthday salute to U.S. President John F. Kennedy takes place at Madison Square Garden, New York. The highlight is Marilyn Monroe's infamous rendition of Happy Birthday. Thirty-four years later, John F. Kennedy, Jr. had actress Drew Barrymore pose as Monroe for the cover of George magazine with the heading "Happy Birthday, Mr. President" in honor of then-President Bill Clinton turning 50.
Tuesday 22:
Continental Airlines Flight 11 crashes after bombs explode.
Wednesday 23:
Drilling for the Montreal Metro commences.
Thursday 24:
American astronaut Scott Carpenter orbits the Earth three times in the Aurora 7 space capsule.
Thursday 31:
The West Indies Federation dissolves
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