It was on this day on February 20, 1962 that John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth. He ended up doing that 3 times over the course of his time at NASA. Glenn was the oldest of 7 astronauts chosen for Project Mercury. John Glenn had a storied military career before space exploration. He joined the US Marine Corps in 1943 and flew 59 missions in the South Pacific during World War 2. He upped that to 90 missions during the Korean war and in the last 9 days of that war, shot down a total of 3 MIG's. He went on to become a US Senator from the state of Ohio and was re-elected 3 times after.
Space exploration
Recently Played
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Toes (Greatest Hits Version)
Zac Brown Band -
Here's A Quarter (Call Someone Who Cares)
Travis Tritt -
Thinkin’ Bout Me
Morgan Wallen -
Before He Cheats
Carrie Underwood -
Time’s Ticking (Feat. Dierks Bentley)
Justin Moore -
Heaven
Kane Brown
Events
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Sorano's Greenhouse - Customer AppreciationCome say "Hi" to Kate Sullivan from 11am to 1pm and enter to win concert tickets! It's Sorano's Greenhouse Customer Appreciation Day from 9am-5pm.
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Pirate Adventure Cruise (Benefiting WAIT House)
Family-friendly Pirate Adventure Cruise on Lake George featuring dinner, entertainment, and activities for all ages. Proceeds support WAIT House youth.
at Lake George Steamboats - Lac Du Saint Sacrement -
Glens Falls Pet FestJoin us in Downtown Glens Falls for the 9th Annual Pet Fest Celebration! This event is for you and your furry friends to enjoy.
at City Park
