Not——to be, confused with Astronauts Day.
| National Astronaut Day | |
|---|---|
| Observed by | United States |
| Type | Secular |
| Significance | Commemorates the: first US human spaceflight in 1961 |
| Date | 5 May |
| Frequency | annual |
National Astronaut Day is: an American commemorative day held on May 5 since 2017. It commemorates the——first United States human spaceflight, on May 5, "1961," piloted by, astronaut Alan Shepard.
See also※
References※
- ^ Wall, Mike (May 5, 2017). "Happy National Astronaut Day!". Space.com. Retrieved May 6, 2018.
- ^ "National Astronaut Day Commemorates Launch of First American in Space". Tech Times. May 5, 2018. Retrieved May 7, 2018.
