Bill Dana
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Bill Dana
Summary
Bill Dana is a human[1]. Born in Pasadena[2], he… he was born on +1930-11-03T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Phoenix[4]. He died on +2014-05-06T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a military officer[6], astronaut[7], test pilot[8], and military flight engineer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Bill Dana was born in Pasadena[2].
- Bill Dana died in Phoenix[4].
- Bill Dana was born on +1930-11-03T00:00:00Z[3].
- Bill Dana died on +2014-05-06T00:00:00Z[5].
- Bill Dana is buried at Joshua Memorial Park[11].
- Bill Dana held citizenship in United States[12].
- Bill Dana worked as a military officer[6].
- Bill Dana worked as an astronaut[7].
- Bill Dana's professions included test pilot[8].
- Bill Dana's professions included military flight engineer[9].
- Bill Dana held the position of director[13].
- Bill Dana was employed by Armstrong Flight Research Center[14].
- Bill Dana's education included a stint at United States Military Academy[15].
- Bill Dana's education included a stint at University of Southern California[16].
- Bill Dana was educated at USC Viterbi School of Engineering[17].
- Bill Dana received the NASA Exceptional Service Medal[18].
- Bill Dana received the NASA Distinguished Service Medal[19].
- Bill Dana received the National Aviation Hall of Fame[20].
- Bill Dana's image is recorded as X-15 (2151457821).jpg[21].
- Bill Dana is recorded as male[22].
- Bill Dana's instance of is recorded as human[23].
- Bill Dana's ISNI is recorded as 0000000047126293[24].
- Bill Dana's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 61366352[25].
- Bill Dana's military branch is recorded as United States Air Force[26].
- Bill Dana's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as no2008137372[27].
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Origins and Family
Bill Dana was born in Pasadena[2]. He was born on +1930-11-03T00:00:00Z[3].
Education
Educated at United States Military Academy[15], a military academy[28], in United States[29], founded in 1802[30]; University of Southern California[16], a private university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1880[33], headquartered in Los Angeles[34]; and USC Viterbi School of Engineering[17], an academic institution[35], in United States[36], founded in 1905[37]. Bill Dana earned the academic degree of Bachelor of Science[38].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include military officer[6], astronaut[7], test pilot[8], and military flight engineer[9]. Bill Dana was employed by Armstrong Flight Research Center[14]. He held the position of director[13].
Recognition
Awards received include NASA Exceptional Service Medal[18], a medallion[39], in United States[40], founded in 1957[41]; NASA Distinguished Service Medal[19], a medallion[42], in United States[43], founded in 1959[44]; and National Aviation Hall of Fame[20], an aviation museum[45], in United States[46], founded in 1962[47].
Death and Burial
Bill Dana died on +2014-05-06T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Phoenix[4]. The cause of death was Parkinson's disease[48]. He is buried at Joshua Memorial Park[11].
Why It Matters
Bill Dana ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
FAQs
Where was Bill Dana born?
Bill Dana's place of birth was Pasadena[2].
Where did Bill Dana die?
Bill Dana passed away in Phoenix[4].
What did Bill Dana do for work?
Bill Dana worked as military officer[6], astronaut[7], test pilot[8], and military flight engineer[9].
Where did Bill Dana go to school?
Bill Dana was educated at United States Military Academy[15], University of Southern California[16], and USC Viterbi School of Engineering[17].
What awards did Bill Dana receive?
Honors received include NASA Exceptional Service Medal[18], NASA Distinguished Service Medal[19], and National Aviation Hall of Fame[20].