John Glenn
American astronaut and politician (1921–2016).
The record
John Glenn was an American astronaut and politician. Born on 18 July 1921 in Cambridge, Glenn died on 8 December 2016 in The James Cancer Hospital at the age of 95.
Positions held include United States senator (1974–1975), United States senator (1975–1977) and United States senator (1977–1979). Glenn studied at Muskingum University and United States Naval Test Pilot School. Honours include Hubbard Medal, NASA Distinguished Service Medal and Golden Plate Award, among 16 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 83 languages, John Glenn is No. 2,765 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 18 July 1921, Cambridge
- Died
- 8 December 2016, The James Cancer Hospital (aged 95)
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Politician, military officer, test pilot
- Field
- Science
- Party
- Democratic Party
- Education
- Muskingum University, United States Naval Test Pilot School
- Languages
- English
- Wikipedia editions
- 83
Did you know
Was 53 when first united States senator (1974).
Lived to 95.
Shares a birthday with Nelson Mandela and Hendrik Lorentz.
Has a Wikipedia article in 83 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1974–1975United States senator
- 1975–1977United States senator
- 1977–1979United States senator
- 1979–1981United States senator
- 1981–1983United States senator
- 1983–1985United States senator
- 1985–1987United States senator
- 1987–1989United States senator
- 1989–1991United States senator
- 1991–1993United States senator
- 1993–1995United States senator
- 1995–1997United States senator
- 1997–1999United States senator
- —Senator
Connections
- FatherJohn Herschel Glenn
- MotherClara Sproat
- SpouseAnnie Glenn
Honours and works
Awards
- Hubbard Medal1962
- NASA Distinguished Service Medal1962
- Golden Plate Award1964
- National Aviation Hall of Fame1976
- International Space Hall of Fame1977
- Congressional Space Medal of Honor1978
- Princess of Asturias Award for International Cooperation1999
- Theodore Roosevelt Award2008
- Presidential Medal of Freedom2012
- Distinguished Flying Cross
- Air Medal
- Congressional Gold Medal
- World War II Victory Medal
- United States Astronaut Hall of Fame
- American Campaign Medal
- Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
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