Misc: what was the title of john lennon's first book??

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In 1937 Spinach growers of---------- , TX, erect a statue of Popeye.?

In 1944 Diana ---------- (in Detroit, Michigan), singer (The Supremes), born.?

In 1948 Steve---------- , Aerosmith's lead singer, born.?

In 1953 Dr. Jonas ---------- announced a new vaccine against polio.?

In 1958 Army launched US's third successful satellite?