What happened on May 18, 1963?

Headlines from May 18, 1963

• 🚀 Orbital Flight Considered – Space officials are considering a six-day orbital flight that could circle Earth 92 times, with Shepard as the probable pilot.
• 🌍 Khrushchev Congratulates Cooper – Khrushchev and global leaders praise astronaut Cooper for his courage following his historic flight.
• 🔬 NASA Assures Scientists – NASA officials assure world scientists that space needles will not cause significant radio interference.
• 📈 Peugeot Reports Profits – French car manufacturer Peugeot announces peak profits and sets new output and sales records.
• 🏛️ Churches Address Racial Crisis – The United Presbyterian Council plans to send a volunteer group to Birmingham to address the racial crisis.
• 🎨 Art Exhibit Features Frasconi – Antonio Frasconi's graphics and a strong Lorca series are displayed at the Dintenfass gallery.
• 🌐 U.S. Banker Proposes IMF Role – A U.S. banker suggests a wider role for the International Monetary Fund to help with payment issues.
• 📚 Parents Sue City Schools – Parents file a lawsuit against the city to prevent interference in school construction and shortened hours.
• 🚂 Jersey Tax Package Agreed – Jersey legislators agree on a new tax package, replacing a real estate levy with a cigarette tax increase.
• 🏛️ Perry Eulogized in Japan – A port in Japan pays homage to U.S. Commodore Perry, who visited in 1853, during local festivities.