John Glenn Fast Facts

John Glenn Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of John Glenn, the first American to orbit the Earth and a former US senator. Personal Birth date: July 18, 1921 Death date: December 8, 2016 Birth place: Cambridge, Ohio Birth name: John Herschel Glenn Jr. Father: John Glenn Sr., a plumber Mother: Clara (Sproat) Glenn, a teacher Marriage: Anna “Annie” Margaret (Castor) Glenn (April 6, 1943-December 8, 2016, his death) Children: Carolyn A…