Monday, May 1, 1961
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Tuesday, May 2, 1961 – The New York Times Front Page
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Wednesday, May 3, 1961 – The New York Times Front Page
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Thursday, May 4, 1961 – The New York Times Front Page
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Friday, May 5, 1961 – The New York Times Front Page
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Saturday, May 6, 1961 – The New York Times Front Page
U.S. HURLS MAN 115 MILES INTO SPACE
SHEPARD WORKS CONTROLS IN CAPSULE, REPORTS BY RADIO IN 15-MINUTE FLIGHT
IN FINE CONDITION Astronaut Drops Into the Sea Four Miles From Carrier ASTRONAUT SENDS DATA FROM CRAFT Shepard’s Condition Is Fine After 15-Minute Trip From Cape Canaveral
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., May 5 — A slim, cool Navy test pilot was rocketed 115 miles into space today.
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Sunday, May 7, 1961 – The New York Times Front Page
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Monday, May 8, 1961 – The New York Times Front Page
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Tuesday, May 9, 1961 – The New York Times Front Page
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Wednesday, May 10, 1961 – The New York Times Front Page
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Thursday, May 11, 1961 – The New York Times Front Page
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Friday, May 12, 1961 – The New York Times Front Page
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Saturday, May 13, 1961 – The New York Times Front Page
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Sunday, May 14, 1961 – The New York Times Front Page
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Monday, May 15, 1961 – The New York Times Front Page
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Tuesday, May 16, 1961 – The New York Times Front Page
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Wednesday, May 17, 1961 – The New York Times Front Page
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Thursday, May 18, 1961 – The New York Times Front Page
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Friday, May 19, 1961 – The New York Times Front Page
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Saturday, May 20, 1961 – The New York Times Front Page
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Sunday, May 21, 1961 – The New York Times Front Page
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Monday, May 22, 1961 – The New York Times Front Page
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Tuesday, May 23, 1961 – The New York Times Front Page
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Wednesday, May 24, 1961 – The New York Times Front Page
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Thursday, May 25, 1961 – The New York Times Front Page
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Friday, May 26, 1961 – The New York Times Front Page
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Saturday, May 27, 1961 – The New York Times Front Page
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Sunday, May 28, 1961 – The New York Times Front Page
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Monday, May 29, 1961 – The New York Times Front Page
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Tuesday, May 30, 1961 – The New York Times Front Page
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Wednesday, May 31, 1961 – The New York Times Front Page
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