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In 1965, who smuggled musical instruments aboard Gemini 6A (VI-A) and played them in space? What was the tune?

Question #151461. Asked by psnz.
Last updated Sep 13 2024.
Originally posted Jul 25 2024 8:10 PM.

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Tom Stafford and Wally Schirra were going to be in space during Christmas day in 1965 so they snuck on jingle bells and a harmonica. The song they played was jingle bells. Neither wanted to sing as they did not feel like they could carry a great tune.


link https://airandspace.si.edu/stories/editorial/tom-staffords-jingle-bells-and-wally-schirras-harmonica

Jul 25 2024, 8:14 PM
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The song is barely recognisable but they had a lot of fun:

link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmsOmqf7Hso

Sep 13 2024, 4:15 PM
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