Misc: at the equator the earth spins at about ---------- miles per hour?

Questions

In 1969---------- , first manned ship to land on the moon, is launched. ?

In 1674 Isaac ---------- (in England), writer and preacher, born. ?

In 1744 Elbridge---------- , 5th VP, gov. of Mass., invented gerrymandering, born. ?

In 1763 John Jacob---------- , merchant, born. ?

In 1821 Spain ceded ---------- to the United States. ?