National Astronaut Day

National Astronaut Day is an American commemorative day held on May 5 since 2017.[1] It commemorates the first United States human spaceflight, on May 5, 1961, piloted by astronaut Alan Shepard.[2]

Not to be confused with Astronauts Day.

National Astronaut Day
Observed byUnited States
TypeSecular
SignificanceCommemorates the first US human spaceflight in 1961
Date5 May
Frequencyannual

See also

References
  1. Wall, Mike (May 5, 2017). "Happy National Astronaut Day!". Space.com. Retrieved May 6, 2018.
  2. "National Astronaut Day Commemorates Launch of First American in Space". Tech Times. May 5, 2018. Retrieved May 7, 2018.
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