Dick Scobee
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Dick Scobee was born on May 19, 1939, in Cle Elum [1] and held United States citizenship . He received his education at Auburn Senior High School, San Antonio College, the University of Arizona, and the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School .
During his career, he received the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal, the Congressional Space Medal of Honor, and induction into the United States Astronaut Hall of Fame [2]. He died on January 28, 1986, at Cape Canaveral [1].
He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery .
Dick Scobee
Summary
Dick Scobee is a human[1]. His place of birth was Cle Elum[2]. He was born on May 19, 1939[3]. He died in Cape Canaveral[4]. He died on January 28, 1986[5]. He worked as a military officer[6] and astronaut[7]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,869 views/month, #6,642 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Dick Scobee's place of birth was Cle Elum[2].
- Dick Scobee passed away in Cape Canaveral[4].
- Dick Scobee was born on May 19, 1939[3].
- Dick Scobee died on January 28, 1986[5].
- Burial took place at Arlington National Cemetery[9].
- Dick Scobee held citizenship in United States[10].
- Dick Scobee worked as a military officer[6].
- Dick Scobee worked as an astronaut[7].
- Dick Scobee was employed by National Aeronautics and Space Administration[11].
- Dick Scobee was educated at University of Arizona[12].
- Dick Scobee was educated at U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School[13].
- Dick Scobee was educated at Auburn Senior High School[14].
- Dick Scobee was educated at San Antonio College[15].
- Dick Scobee received the Distinguished Flying Cross[16].
- Dick Scobee received the Air Medal[17].
- Dick Scobee received the Congressional Space Medal of Honor[18].
- Dick Scobee received the United States Astronaut Hall of Fame[19].
- Dick Scobee is recorded as male[20].
- Dick Scobee's instance of is recorded as human[21].
- Dick Scobee's military branch is recorded as United States Air Force[22].
- Dick Scobee is part of NASA Astronaut Group 8[23].
- Dick Scobee's Commons category is recorded as Dick Scobee[24].
- Dick Scobee's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant colonel[25].
- Dick Scobee's astronaut mission is recorded as STS-41-C[26].
- Dick Scobee was part of the conflict Vietnam War[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1939-05-19[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1986-01-28[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: 4a823b47-3393-4b0a-9181-147a335a5514[32]
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Origins and Family
Born in Cle Elum[2], Dick Scobee… he was born on May 19, 1939[3].
Education
Educated at University of Arizona[12], a public university[33], in United States[34], founded in 1885[35], headquartered in Tucson[36]; U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School[13], a flight school[37], in United States[38], founded in 1944[39]; Auburn Senior High School[14], a high school[40], in United States[41], founded in 1903[42]; and San Antonio College[15], a public educational institution of the United States[43], in United States[44], founded in 1925[45].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include military officer[6] and astronaut[7]. Among Dick Scobee's employers was National Aeronautics and Space Administration[11].
Recognition
Awards received include Distinguished Flying Cross[16], a courage award[46], in United States[47], founded in 1926[48]; Air Medal[17], a medallion[49], in United States[50], founded in 1942[51]; Congressional Space Medal of Honor[18], a medallion[52], in United States[53], founded in 1969[54]; and United States Astronaut Hall of Fame[19], a hall of fame[55], in United States[56].
Death and Burial
Dick Scobee died on January 28, 1986[5]. He died in Cape Canaveral[4]. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery[9].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Dick Scobee include Cygnus NG-21[57], a Cygnus Enhanced[58], in United States[59] and Scobee[60], a lunar crater[61].
Why It Matters
Dick Scobee ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,869 views/month, #6,642 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]
Entities named for him include Cygnus NG-21[57], a Cygnus Enhanced[58], in United States[59] and Scobee[60], a lunar crater[61].
FAQs
Where was Dick Scobee born?
Dick Scobee was born in Cle Elum[2].
Where did Dick Scobee die?
Dick Scobee passed away in Cape Canaveral[4].
What did Dick Scobee do for work?
Dick Scobee worked as military officer[6] and astronaut[7].
Where did Dick Scobee go to school?
Dick Scobee was educated at University of Arizona[12], U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School[13], Auburn Senior High School[14], and San Antonio College[15].
What awards did Dick Scobee receive?
Honors received include Distinguished Flying Cross[16], Air Medal[17], Congressional Space Medal of Honor[18], and United States Astronaut Hall of Fame[19].