Heroes

On This Day In History
1961: Alan Shepard becomes the first American in space

Quote Of The Day
"They say any landing you can walk away from is a good one."
(Alan Shepard)

Bonus Quote Of The Day
"Two words. Sput. Nik. Once the astronauts went up, children only wanted to play with space toys."
(Stinky Pete The Prospector, Toy Story 2 )

Sorry, Alan. After you came John Glenn. After John Glenn came Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin. And now, look at poor Buzz Aldrin.

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