On April 9, 1959, NASA introduced the “Mercury Seven,” its first seven astronauts: Scott Carpenter, Gordon Cooper, John Glenn, Gus Grissom, Wally Schirra, Alan Shepard and Donald “Deke” Slayton, to ...

It is 66 years since the 'Mercury Seven', NASA's first astronauts. On April 9, 1959, NASA unveiled the seven astronauts who would be part of the historic Mercury Project, a pioneer ...

NASA introduced its first group of astronauts, known as the Mercury 7, to the nation and the world. The event took place in the ballroom of the Dolley Madison House on Lafayette Square in Washington, ...

The next goal of Space Force's new international strategy is to "enhance interoperability and information sharing", meaning ...

📅 Today in History: In 1959, NASA announced its selection of the United States’ first seven astronauts, dubbed the Mercury Seven. Out of 110 candidates, the seven chosen were Scott Carpenter, Gordon ...

Downtown Alton was bustling with shoppers buying Easter bonnets and new shoes from stores like Kresge's and Woolworth's.

The Fall of Baghdad occurred on April 9, 2003, when US forces captured Iraq’s capital, marking a significant turning point in ...

These NASA missions were not only a steppingstone to the Moon, but influenced many aspects of the way humans still travel ...

2017 81st US Masters Tournament, Augusta National GC: Spaniard Sergio García beats Justin Rose of England; Garcia’s 1st ...

In 1940, Germany invaded Norway and Denmark. Nazi Propaganda Minister Joseph Goebbels blamed Britain for the invasion, ...