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On this day, February 20, 1962, John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth. [View all]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/February_20• 1962 – Mercury program: While aboard Friendship 7, John Glenn becomes the first American to orbit the Earth, making three orbits in four hours, 55 minutes.
Tue Feb 20, 2024: On this day, February 20, 1962, John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth.
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