John Glenn

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Astronaut · United States

Date of birth: July 18, 1921
Died on December 8, 2016: Died at the age of 95; Would have turned 105 today

American astronaut and politician (1921–2016)

The story behind the name

John Glenn was an astronaut (United States). John Glenn was born on July 18, 1921 in Cambridge. Among other things, John Glenn was known for American Academy of Arts and Sciences and Mercury Seven. John Glenn founded Astronaut Scholarship Foundation.

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Astronaut Scholarship Foundation

Founded company

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Facts about John

Born: July 18, 1921 in Cambridge
Died: December 8, 2016
Nationality: United States
Occupations: Astronaut, Television actor, Military officer, Test pilot, and Musician
Languages: English
Fame: Wikipedia articles in 76 languages

Birthday

Date of birth: July 18, 1921
Born on a: Monday
Zodiac sign: Cancer

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What makes John Glenn unique

Generation: Greatest Generation
In memory: Died at the age of 95
Today: Would have turned 105 today

First award in 2012, the year John Glenn turned 91.

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Awards

Award	Year
Presidential Medal of Freedom	2012
Air Medal	–
Distinguished Flying Cross	–
National Defense Service Medal	–
World War II Victory Medal	–

Groups

Name	From	To
American Academy of Arts and Sciences	–	–
Mercury Seven	–	–

Founded companies

Name	Year
Astronaut Scholarship Foundation	–

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