September 17, 1962 - U.S. space officials announce
NASA Astronaut Group 2, a selection of 9 new astronauts:
In order of
selection:
Neil A. Armstrong, ex-USN
Frank F. Borman, Jr, USAF
Charles Conrad, Jr, USN
James A. Lovell, Jr, USN
James A. McDivitt, USAF
Elliot M. See, Jr, ex-USN
Thomas P. Stafford, USAF
Edward H. White, II, USAF
John W. Young, USN