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February 20, 1962
The West End News
Frederiksted, Saint Croix County, Virgin Islands
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John Glenn, America's third astronaut, orbited Earth three times after delays, thrilling radio listeners as he passed over Bermuda, Canary Islands, Nigeria, and Australia at 17,545 mph, returning to Cape Canaveral.
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Glenn Did It Today
After continuous delays, John Glenn, America's third spaceman, circled the world three times as people located in the area over which he traveled kept in touch with the flight over their radios and were immensely thrilled at the privilege of being able to do so.
With breathless interest they heard him leave the U.S., passed over Bermuda, the Canary Islands, Nigeria in Africa, and Australia.
Listeners heard when he was weightless, took food and drink; the astronaut continued his charted course and returned to Cape Canaveral where he took off to start the second and third orbit.
Glenn travelled at 17,545 per hour enabling him to reach Australia in less than an hour's time.
After continuous delays, John Glenn, America's third spaceman, circled the world three times as people located in the area over which he traveled kept in touch with the flight over their radios and were immensely thrilled at the privilege of being able to do so.
With breathless interest they heard him leave the U.S., passed over Bermuda, the Canary Islands, Nigeria in Africa, and Australia.
Listeners heard when he was weightless, took food and drink; the astronaut continued his charted course and returned to Cape Canaveral where he took off to start the second and third orbit.
Glenn travelled at 17,545 per hour enabling him to reach Australia in less than an hour's time.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Personal Triumph
Adventure
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Exploration
Bravery Heroism
What keywords are associated?
John Glenn
Space Flight
Earth Orbit
Astronaut
Cape Canaveral
17,545 Mph
What entities or persons were involved?
John Glenn
Where did it happen?
In Space, Orbiting Earth, Over U.S., Bermuda, Canary Islands, Nigeria, Australia, Cape Canaveral
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John Glenn
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In Space, Orbiting Earth, Over U.S., Bermuda, Canary Islands, Nigeria, Australia, Cape Canaveral
Story Details
After delays, John Glenn orbited Earth three times, passing over various global locations while listeners followed via radio; he experienced weightlessness, ate, and returned to Cape Canaveral at 17,545 mph.