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OTD In Space – February 20: John Glenn Becomes 1st American To Orbit Earth
NASA launched an astronaut into orbit around the Earth for the first time. John Glenn was the third American to launch into ...
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THIS DAY IN HISTORY: John Glenn’s First Human Orbital Flight for NASA Celebrates 63rd Anniversary
John Glenn launched on the Friendship 7 flight, the first human orbital flight for NASA, which premiered this video to celebrate the 57th anniversary of the flight – and has made it available to share ...
History Today: How Lord Mountbatten was appointed last viceroy and oversaw India’s independence
King George VI, on the advice of British PM Clement Attlee, appointed Lord Louis Mountbatten as India’s last Viceroy of India ...
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This Day in History on February 20: First American Astronaut Orbits the Earth
February 20th has witnessed a myriad of significant events throughout history, transforming societies and influencing global ...
Tesla 'Violated' Workplace Safety Before Worker Death
Tesla was found to be at fault for a worker's death at its factory in Texas, a struggling EV maker finally bit the dust this ...
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John Glenn was a space hero
John Glenn became the first American to orbit Earth. An Atlas launch vehicle propelled a Mercury spacecraft into Earth orbit and enabled Glenn to circle Earth three times.
The Education Department waiting game
KILL ORDER — Millions in federal grants have been cut. Scores of probationary agency employees are being fired, while others ...
Trump appoints Maryland, Virginia governors to Council of Governors
President Donald Trump on Wednesday appointed Maryland Governor Wes Moore and Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin to serve on the Council of Governors.
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February 20, John Glenn becomes first American to orbit the Earth
On Feb. 20, 1962, astronaut John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth as he flew aboard Project Mercury’s ...