Today in history 62

1962! Here are some of the significant events that occurred on this day:

February 22, 1962

1. John Glenn becomes the first American to orbit the Earth: NASA's Friendship 7 spacecraft, piloted by John Glenn, completes three orbits of the Earth, marking a major milestone in space exploration.
2. The Beatles release their debut single "Love Me Do": The song, written by Paul McCartney and John Lennon, becomes a moderate success in the UK, paving the way for the band's future success.
3. The United States launches the Ranger 3 spacecraft: The spacecraft is designed to impact the Moon's surface, but it misses its target by about 22 miles (35 kilometers).
4. The Soviet Union launches the Vostok 4 spacecraft: The spacecraft carries cosmonaut Pavel Popovich into space, making him the fifth person to fly in space.

These are just a few of the events that took place on February 22, 1962. It was an exciting day for space exploration, music, and more!