This Day in History October 29, 1998

By Ruth on October 29, 2013 in history, science, space, space shuttle, space travel
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I might vaguely remember today’s feature.   On this date in 1998, Senator John Glenn returned to space aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery.  He became the oldest man to go into space.  He was the first man to orbit the earth and the second man in space.  And then he returned to space.  Amazing!   May I be that active when I am in my 70’s!

More info:

http://www.nasa.gov/centers/glenn/about/bios/shuttle_mission.html

http://famousdaily.com/history/space-shuttle-with-john-glenn-oldest-passenger.html

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Ruth Hill is an entertainment journalist, digital media strategist, and creative professional who believes in the power of storytelling to inspire, encourage, and connect people. With years of experience interviewing actors, filmmakers, authors, and other creative professionals, Ruth has developed a passion for discovering the stories behind the people who bring entertainment to life. Her interviews and reviews reflect her appreciation for authentic storytelling, meaningful performances, and the creative individuals working both in front of and behind the camera. Through her digital media business, Media From the Heart, Ruth works with actors, filmmakers, authors, and organizations to help them connect with audiences through social media strategy, video production, YouTube optimization, website development, and digital marketing. A Washington State native, Ruth lives in the Yelm area and is the proud mother of an adult daughter. A former music educator and lifelong creative, she continues to pursue her passion for music, writing, and the arts. At the heart of everything Ruth does is her Christian faith, which inspires her commitment to seeing the best in others,

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  1. Mia Dentice Carey October 29, 2013 Reply

    I remember this sooooooo well! I called my gram from work and she put the phone up to the TV so I could listen. Walter Cronkite came out of retirement to announce the launch. How exciting! Just think of ALL the medical research they got from his previous flight then the one in 1998. A lot of the study goes hand in hand with what they did with Shannon Lucid (longest stay in space)….study the effect of weightlessness on muscles & John Glenn added the ‘age’ factor and had data to compare from his young space flight days.

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