Back on this day in 1962 John Glenn became the first American to orbit Earth
Published on Feb 20, 2026, 8:22:15 AM
Total time: 00:01:11
Published on Feb 20, 2026, 8:22:15 AM
Total time: 00:01:11
Back on this day in 1962 John Glenn became the first American to orbit Earth. He launched off from Florida abroad the Friendship 7.
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