Publisher of the Denver Post newspaper, Frederick Bonfils made a name for himself and his publication through quality reporting. The paper's specialty was in exposing crime and corruption. Birthplace: Troy, Missouri.
M. Scott Carpenter went into space in May 1962 on the Aurora 7 launch. After his astronautical career, he concentrated on the oceans, founding Sea Sciences Corporation for underwater research. Birthplace: Boulder.
Douglas Fairbanks, whose real name was Douglas Ullman, starred in many silent films. He cofounded the United Artists movie studio. Birthplace: Denver.
The first woman elected to life membership in the National Academy of Sciences, Florence Rena Sabin was a brilliant doctor and anatomist. She specialized in the study of blood cells and vessels. Birthplace: Central City.
Raised in Cripple Creek, Lowell Thomas had a love for travel and adventure. He became a radio news commentator and appeared on the first television newscast in 1939. He made numerous films and television programs about life and customs around the world. Birthplace: Woodington, Ohio.
Called the 'King of Jazz,' Paul Whiteman introduced jazz style music throughout the United States. His compositions were simplified and did much to popularize jazz music. Birthplace: Denver.
Ethan Allen played a major part in the Revolutionary War. He commanded the troops that captured Fort Ticonderoga in 1775. Birthplace: Litchfield.
