Jingle Bells: First Song Played in Space (Dec 16, 1965)

A Musical Milestone 🚀 On Dec 16, 1965, "Jingle Bells" became the first song played in space aboard NASA’s Gemini 6 mission.

Astronauts in the Holiday Spirit 🎄 – Tom Stafford and Wally Schirra brought festive cheer by playing the tune on a harmonica and sleigh bells.

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NASA’s Historic Mission Gemini 6’s space rendezvous with Gemini 7 also marked a playful moment of humanity beyond Earth.

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Music in the Cosmos 🎵 This historic event paved the way for the celebration of art and culture in space exploration.

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Discover the Story 🕰️ Dive into the delightful history of how "Jingle Bells" echoed across the stars!

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