John Glenn

John Glenn

American astronaut and politician (1921–2016)
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John Herschel Glenn Jr. (July 18, 1921 – December 8, 2016) was an American Marine Corps aviator, engineer, astronaut, businessman, and politician. He was the third American in space, and the first American to orbit the Earth, circling it three times in 1962. Following his retirement from NASA, he served from 1974 to 1999 as a U.S. Senator from Ohio; in 1998, he flew into space again at the age of 77.

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John Glenn was born on Monday, 18 July 1921 in Cambridge, Ohio. His full name at birth was John Herschel Glenn Jr.. He was best known as an astronaut. Glenn's country of citizenship (nationality) was American. He died on Thursday, 8 December 2016 in Columbus, Ohio at the age of 95. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery. He was considered to be politically left leaning and was affiliated with the Democratic Party (USA). His religion is listed as Christian. He was 5' 10½" (179 cm) tall with an average build. He had green eyes and grey hair (color). His net worth was reported to be $5,000,000 US dollars. His zodiac star sign was Cancer.

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John Herschel Glenn Jr.
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first American to orbit the Earth
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Date of birth
18 July 1921
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Cambridge, Ohio
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Date of death
8 December 2016
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Columbus, Ohio
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Arlington National Cemetery
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Test pilot
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5' 10½" (179 cm)
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John Glenn is known for his role in the TV mini series Kennedy (2023) as Self.

He is also known for his role in the TV mini series documentary Countdown: Inspiration4 Mission to Space (2021) as Self - Astronaut.

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