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Topic: Happy birthday astronaut John Glenn (7/18)
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Robert Pearlman Editor Posts: 42988 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 07-18-2011 03:43 AM
Mercury astronaut-turned U.S. Senator-turned space shuttle payload specialist John Glenn celebrates his 90th birthday today (July 18, 2011). NASA Sends Birthday Wishes To John GlennNASA commemorates the 90th birthday of astronaut John Glenn. The pioneering explorer was the first U.S. astronaut to orbit the Earth and also was the oldest person to fly to space when he launched on the space shuttle in 1998. "John Glenn is a legend, and NASA sends him our best wishes on this major personal milestone," NASA Administrator Charles Bolden said. "John's legacy and contributions to the continued progress of human spaceflight are immense. His example is one we continue to emulate as we push toward farther destinations in the solar system." After a distinguished flying career with the Marines in World War II and Korea, Glenn joined NASA in 1959 as one of the country's first astronauts in Project Mercury. On Feb. 20, 1962, Glenn piloted the Mercury-Atlas 6 "Friendship 7" spacecraft on the first U.S. manned orbital mission. He launched from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida to successfully complete three orbits of the Earth. Glenn flew to space again on the the STS-95 mission in 1998 aboard the space shuttle Discovery. As a mission specialist, Glenn supported deployment of a variety of research payloads and participated in investigations about spaceflight and the aging process. NASA Glenn Research Center interactive: John Glenn - A Journey - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
A man who put the world in his orbit Today the face is still as round as the sun, the smile still as broad as his Midwest accent. Glenn still walks briskly, still exudes an infectious optimism from behind gold aviator glasses. Last month he flew his Beechcraft Baron between Washington and Columbus, Ohio. Next winter his wife, Annie, 91 and recovering from knee-replacement surgery, plans to ski. The two plan to drive across the country in the fall."I'd rather burn out," he says in his office in the John Glenn School of Public Affairs at Ohio State University, "than rust out." - Plain Dealer
John Glenn turns 90: An appreciation John Glenn -- World War II veteran, the first American to orbit the Earth and Ohio's U.S. senator for 24 years -- turns 90 today.He seems unmoved by the milestone. "Well, you know what they say," he said from his hospital room, where he is recovering from knee surgery. "If I'd known I was going to live this long, I would have taken better care of myself." - LIFE Magazine
John Glenn: Unpublished Photos Here, on the occasion of his 90th birthday (July 18), LIFE.com presents unpublished photos of the first American to orbit the earth; the decorated Marine Corps veteran (WWII and Korea); and the earnest, novice politician, taken by LIFE photographers during one of the most thrilling, inspiring, nerve-wracking eras in the nation's history: the Space Race. |
KSCartist Member Posts: 2896 From: Titusville, FL USA Registered: Feb 2005
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posted 07-18-2011 05:40 AM
Happy Birthday to an American Legend! |
Fezman92 Member Posts: 1031 From: New Jersey, USA Registered: Mar 2010
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posted 07-18-2011 07:09 AM
Happy Birthday Senator Glenn! |
Tykeanaut Member Posts: 2212 From: Worcestershire, England, UK. Registered: Apr 2008
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posted 07-18-2011 08:24 AM
Incredible, many congratulations on your 90th birthday. |
DChudwin Member Posts: 1096 From: Lincolnshire IL USA Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 07-18-2011 09:54 AM
Happy birthday to a hero of mine! John Glenn has excelled in so many areas and he has been so generous of his time (and his autograph) that he is one of a kind. |
Henk Boshuijer Member Posts: 450 From: Netherlands Registered: May 2007
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posted 07-18-2011 10:22 AM
Happy Birthday Senator Glenn. |
gliderpilotuk Member Posts: 3398 From: London, UK Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 07-18-2011 11:33 AM
Happy Birthday Senator Glenn - a legend and icon even for those of us outside of the USA. |
AstroAutos Member Posts: 803 From: Co. Monaghan, Republic of Ireland Registered: Mar 2009
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posted 07-18-2011 11:54 AM
Happy 90th Birthday to an amazing,humble man who has so far lived an extraordinary life..may there be many more birthdays to come! |
icarkie Member Posts: 618 From: BURTON ON TRENT /England Registered: Nov 2002
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posted 07-18-2011 12:53 PM
quote: Originally posted by DChudwin: John Glenn has excelled in so many areas and he has been so generous of his time (and his autograph) that he is one of a kind.
I'll second that... Happy Birthday John H. Glenn... |
Scott Member Posts: 3307 From: Houston, TX Registered: May 2001
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posted 07-18-2011 12:54 PM
Happy Birthday Senator Glenn! |
Mike Isbell Member Posts: 551 From: Silver Spring, Maryland USA Registered: Aug 2003
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posted 07-18-2011 01:17 PM
Happy birthday Sen. Glenn. May you have many more to come. |
Lou Chinal Member Posts: 1306 From: Staten Island, NY Registered: Jun 2007
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posted 07-18-2011 01:46 PM
God Speed John Glenn. |
Paul78zephyr Member Posts: 675 From: Hudson, MA Registered: Jul 2005
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posted 07-18-2011 02:28 PM
God Speed John Glenn. |
bcrussell Member Posts: 73 From: Madison, AL. USA Registered: Jan 2008
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posted 07-18-2011 04:46 PM
All the Best! from all of us at Space Operations Inc. |
ejectr Member Posts: 1751 From: Killingly, CT Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 07-18-2011 05:26 PM
Happy birthday Mr. Glenn. May you continue to have good health and the best life has to offer for many years to come. I can't think of anyone more deserving.Thank you for all your service to the United States of America. |
bwhite1976 Member Posts: 281 From: Belleville, IL Registered: Jun 2011
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posted 07-18-2011 05:34 PM
Happy Birthday to an American Legend. |
jasonelam Member Posts: 691 From: Monticello, KY USA Registered: Mar 2007
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posted 07-18-2011 06:24 PM
Happy Birthday Mr. Glenn! |
mikepf Member Posts: 441 From: San Jose, California, USA Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 07-18-2013 06:04 PM
I just saw that today (July 18, 2013) is John Glenn's 92nd birthday. Good bless, thank you and Happy Birthday! |
MarylandSpace Member Posts: 1337 From: Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 07-18-2013 06:13 PM
Happy Birthday to a great American, John Glenn. |
mach3valkyrie Member Posts: 719 From: Albany, Oregon Registered: Jul 2006
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posted 07-18-2013 08:23 PM
Happy Birthday to John Glenn! |
Mike Isbell Member Posts: 551 From: Silver Spring, Maryland USA Registered: Aug 2003
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posted 07-18-2013 08:58 PM
Happy Birthday Senator Glenn! |
MB Member Posts: 155 From: Olmsted Falls, Ohio U.S.A. Registered: Jul 2005
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posted 07-18-2013 10:43 PM
Happy Birthday Senator Glenn!! |
fredtrav Member Posts: 1673 From: Birmingham AL Registered: Aug 2010
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posted 07-19-2013 12:12 AM
Happy Birthday Senator Glenn. A real hero and gentleman. |
bwhite1976 Member Posts: 281 From: Belleville, IL Registered: Jun 2011
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posted 07-19-2013 07:55 AM
I love asking this trivia question: Name the only astronaut to fly in a Mercury spacecraft and the Space Shuttle? A pretty easy question to everyone on collectSPACE, but a nice question to ask those who aren't as interested in space exploration. With a little thought, most people usually answer correctly. Happy Birthday to a great American! |
history in miniature Member Posts: 600 From: Slatington, PA Registered: Mar 2009
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posted 07-19-2013 10:51 AM
Happy Birthday Mr. Glenn. |
Gilbert Member Posts: 1328 From: Carrollton, GA USA Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 07-19-2013 11:29 AM
Happy Birthday Astronaut-Senator Glenn! |
Daniel Lazecky Member Posts: 480 From: Czech Republic-Europe Registered: Oct 2007
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posted 07-19-2013 05:20 PM
God Speed John Glenn. |
Neil DC Member Posts: 140 From: Middletown, NJ, USA Registered: May 2010
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posted 07-19-2013 07:33 PM
Happy Birthday Senator Glenn and many more to you and Annie to come. They both appeared at the Waldorf Astoria in Manhattan earlier this year. They looked in great shape. Senator Glenn was interviewed on stage. He could easily been twenty years younger for being so articulate. On a previous encounter I had asked Annie Glenn about all the famous people they had met over the years. She said that John and her often reminisced and had a good laugh about it. God bless them both. |
dss65 Member Posts: 1156 From: Sandpoint, ID, USA Registered: Mar 2003
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posted 07-19-2013 09:34 PM
Happy Birthday, Sir! |
MarylandSpace Member Posts: 1337 From: Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 07-18-2014 08:08 AM
Happy 93rd Birthday to Col. John Glenn. |
Robert Pearlman Editor Posts: 42988 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 07-18-2014 08:09 AM
Steve Swanson and Reid Wiseman sent their birthday wishes from the International Space Station: |
Kite Member Posts: 831 From: Northampton UK Registered: Nov 2009
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posted 07-18-2014 11:34 AM
Very happy 93rd birthday Senator John Glenn, wishing good health and happiness. |
lspooz Member Posts: 384 From: Greensboro, NC USA Registered: Aug 2012
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posted 07-18-2014 12:21 PM
To a great role model - Happy Birthday! Thank you for all your service to the nation. |
MrSpace86 Member Posts: 1618 From: Gardner, KS, USA Registered: Feb 2003
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posted 07-18-2014 02:31 PM
Feliz cumpleaƱos! |
Gilbert Member Posts: 1328 From: Carrollton, GA USA Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 07-18-2014 03:37 PM
Happy Birthday to a great American hero! |
mach3valkyrie Member Posts: 719 From: Albany, Oregon Registered: Jul 2006
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posted 07-18-2014 04:13 PM
Happy Birthday Astronaut John Glenn, and many more! |
Mike Isbell Member Posts: 551 From: Silver Spring, Maryland USA Registered: Aug 2003
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posted 07-18-2014 07:08 PM
Happy birthday Sen. Glenn! |
JohnPaul56 Member Posts: 180 From: Montclair, NJ, USA Registered: Apr 2010
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posted 07-19-2014 01:26 PM
Happy and Healthy Birthday Astronaut Glenn!!!!! |
astro-nut Member Posts: 946 From: Washington, IL Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 07-19-2014 01:45 PM
Happy birthday to an American Hero!!! |
Bob M Member Posts: 1746 From: Atlanta-area, GA USA Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 07-18-2015 01:54 PM
Today, July 18, 2015, is John Glenn's 94th birthday and we wish him all the best, along with his wife, Annie. He and Annie have been married 73 years. |