Publisher of the Denver Post newspaper, Frederick Bonfils made a name for himself and his publication through quality reporting.  The paper's specialty was in exposing crime and corruption.  Birthplace: Troy, Missouri.
M. Scott Carpenter went into space in May 1962 on the Aurora 7 launch.  After his astronautical career, he concentrated on the oceans, founding Sea Sciences Corporation for underwater research.  Birthplace: Boulder.
Douglas Fairbanks, whose real name was Douglas Ullman, starred in many silent films.  He cofounded the United Artists movie studio.  Birthplace: Denver.
The first woman elected to life membership in the National Academy of Sciences, Florence Rena Sabin was a brilliant doctor and anatomist.  She specialized in the study of blood cells and vessels.  Birthplace: Central City.
Raised in Cripple Creek, Lowell Thomas had a love for travel and adventure.  He became a radio news commentator and appeared on the first television newscast in 1939.  He made numerous films and television programs about life and customs around the world.  Birthplace: Woodington, Ohio.
Called the 'King of Jazz,' Paul Whiteman introduced jazz style music throughout the United States.  His compositions were simplified and did much to popularize jazz music.  Birthplace: Denver.
Ethan Allen played a major part in the Revolutionary War.  He commanded the troops that captured Fort Ticonderoga in 1775.  Birthplace: Litchfield.