The rapidly growing Houston area continues to rank the fourth largest metro area in the United States behind New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. Not only is the population huge, but the area includes 10 counties covering some 900 square miles and spreads some 50 miles in each direction. (Read More about New Caney)
Approximately 12,000 US helicopters served during the Vietnam War. Approximately 5,000 were destroyed there. Approximately 40,000 US helicopter pilots served in Vietnam,â¦ of which about 2,200 were killed. In addition, approximately 2,500 helicopter crewmen perished.
Audie Murphy Dies in Plane Crash, June 1, 1971. June 1, 1971: World War II hero Audie Murphy, whose record as the Army's most decorated soldier launched a movie career, dies in a plane crash with five other people. Murphy was awarded the Medal of Honor, two Silver Stars, a Bronze Star, three Purple Hearts, the Distinguished Service Cross and the Legion of Merit, The Times said.