This day in History, February 20th...John Glenn orbited the earth

[Patrick IL.]

1725 - The first known Indian scalping by white men was reported in the New Hampshire colony.

1952 - Emmett L. Ashford became the first black umpire in organized baseball. He was authorized to be a substitute in the Southwestern International League.

1962 - America’s first space hero, John Glenn, made space history. Glenn orbited the world three times in 4 hours, 55 minutes. “Godspeed, John Glenn. You’re cleared for orbit.”

1964 - The 200th episode of "Perry Mason" aired on CBS.

1974 - After a decade of marriage, Cher filed for separation from husband Sonny Bono. Not long afterwards, she filed for divorce and the accompanying alimony. This time she sang, "I Got You Babe", for real ... before becoming a successful solo singer and movie actress in films such as "Moonstruck" (Best Actress Oscar in 1987).

Have a great day

 

[Annie&Hallie'sMom]

John Glenn -- now there's a true hero for America.

 

[nativetxn]

I was in 7th grade when John Glenn orbited the earth. I remember being so excited and a little afraid watching the launch on television. A little black and white television, that was a long time ago

Thanks for doing this Patrick.

 

[glo]

I wasn't born yet when John Glenn orbited the earth, but I sure do agree with A&HM he is a true American hero, not like superstar sports stars now a days. Someone to really look up to. Great cars in the picture of Sonny and Cher.

Thanks for posting this

 

[Patrick IL.]