1961: Joseph P. Kennedy Sr. Len Putnam Dec 18, 2014 Dec 18, 2014 Updated Dec 18, 2014 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link In 1961, former U.S. Ambassador Joseph P. Kennedy Sr. (center), 73, suffered a debilitating stroke while in Palm Beach, Florida. Len Putnam As featured on Slideshow: Today In History, Dec. 19 Today is Friday, Dec. 19. Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Most Popular New demand note emerges in the Nancy Guthrie case What to know about Arizona's javelina Pete Buttigieg cancels visit to Tucson After Final Four, Arizona 'immediately' had Tommy Lloyd directly reporting to Garimella The Mount Rushmore of Arizona Wildcats men's basketball players Promotions Read the E-edition now – the digital replica of the newspaper! Download our mobile app for a customized experience! View All