1962 – The Mercury-Atlas 6 (MA-6) “Friendship 7” mission with John Glenn. It was the first time an American had orbited the earth.
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1986 – Launch of the first module of the Mir space station.
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Today in History – February 20
1962 – The Mercury-Atlas 6 (MA-6) “Friendship 7” mission with John Glenn. It was the first time an American had orbited the earth.
1986 – Launch of the first module of the Mir space station.