MANSFIELD Jayne (1933-1967)

While at the University of Texas, the future sex symbol Jayne Mansfield won many beauty titles including "Miss Photoflash," "Miss Magnesium Lamp" and "Miss Fire Prevention Week." She turned down the title of "Miss Roquefort Cheese," which she felt "just didn't sound right".

Jul 30, 1918

Captain Sarret of France made the first parachute jump from an aeroplane.