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Hom3r · 08-12-2016, 21:38

Former astronaut John Glenn, the first American to orbit Earth, has died aged 95.

The former Marine and US Senator is best known for circling the earth in 1962 aboard a space capsule dubbed Friendship 7.

Glenn had been in hospital in Columbus, Ohio, for more than a week and died surrounded by his children and wife of 73 years.

He is expected to be buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-38257445

08-12-2016, 21:38	#1
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