First Astronaut To Orbit Earth 1962
Sept. 11, 2024
John Glenn 1st American in orbit 62 years ago today On this day in history, February 20, 1962, John Glenn becomes first American to orbit Earth | Fox News February 20, 1962: John Glenn orbits the Earth John Glenn orbits Earth, February 20, 1962 - EDN ABC News - ON THIS DAY: In 1962 astronaut John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth as he flew aboard Project Mercury's Friendship 7 spacecraft, which circled the globe Ten Images from John Glenn's First Mission to Space | First Astronaut To Orbit Earth 1962