February 20, 2012
I was not alive on Feb. 20, 1962 when astronaut John Herschel Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth but Eastchester resident, Michael Parisi was. LoHud locals and Tri-State inhabitants recall NASA’s landmark day: (via John Glenn’s orbit stirs awe 50 years later | The Journal News | LoHud.com | LoHud.com) Pictures of the launch and John Glenn in action are included in our 50th anniversary galley.  

I was not alive on Feb. 20, 1962 when astronaut John Herschel Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth but Eastchester resident, Michael Parisi was. LoHud locals and Tri-State inhabitants recall NASA’s landmark day:

(via John Glenn’s orbit stirs awe 50 years later | The Journal News | LoHud.com | LoHud.com)

Pictures of the launch and John Glenn in action are included in our 50th anniversary galley.

 

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