John Young
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John Young
Summary
John Young is a human[1]. His place of birth was San Francisco[2]. He was born on September 24, 1930[3]. He died in Houston[4]. He died on January 5, 2018[5]. He worked as a naval officer[6], test pilot[7], astronaut[8], autobiographer[9], and military aviator[10]. He ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,397 views/month, #5,847 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- John Young was born in San Francisco[2].
- John Young passed away in Houston[4].
- John Young was born on September 24, 1930[3].
- John Young died on January 5, 2018[5].
- Burial took place at Arlington National Cemetery[12].
- John Young's father was William Hugh Young[13].
- John Young held citizenship in United States[14].
- English was John Young's native language[15].
- John Young worked as a naval officer[6].
- John Young's professions included test pilot[7].
- John Young worked as an astronaut[8].
- John Young worked as an autobiographer[9].
- John Young's professions included military aviator[10].
- John Young's professions included military flight engineer[16].
- John Young held the position of Chief of the Astronaut Office[17].
- John Young was employed by National Aeronautics and Space Administration[18].
- John Young was educated at Georgia Tech[19].
- John Young's education included a stint at United States Naval Test Pilot School[20].
- John Young received the Distinguished Flying Cross[21].
- John Young received the Congressional Space Medal of Honor[22].
- John Young received the NASA Exceptional Service Medal[23].
- John Young received the Patron’s Medal[24].
- John Young received the National Aviation Hall of Fame[25].
- John Young received the United States Astronaut Hall of Fame[26].
- John Young was a member of International Astronomical Union[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in San Francisco[2], John Young… he was born on September 24, 1930[3]. His father was William Hugh Young[13]. English was his native language[15].
Education
Educated at Georgia Tech[19], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1885[30], headquartered in Atlanta[31] and United States Naval Test Pilot School[20], a military school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1945[34].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include naval officer[6], test pilot[7], astronaut[8], autobiographer[9], military aviator[10], and military flight engineer[16]. John Young was employed by National Aeronautics and Space Administration[18]. He held the position of Chief of the Astronaut Office[17].
Recognition
Awards received include Distinguished Flying Cross[21], a courage award[35], in United States[36], founded in 1926[37]; Congressional Space Medal of Honor[22], a medallion[38], in United States[39], founded in 1969[40]; NASA Exceptional Service Medal[23], a medallion[41], in United States[42], founded in 1957[43]; Patron’s Medal[24], a science award[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1839[46]; National Aviation Hall of Fame[25], an aviation museum[47], in United States[48], founded in 1962[49]; and United States Astronaut Hall of Fame[26], a hall of fame[50], in United States[51].
Death and Burial
John Young died on January 5, 2018[5]. He died in Houston[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[52]. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery[12].
Works and Contributions
Things named for John Young include Cygnus NG-10[53], a Cygnus Enhanced[54], in United States[55] and 5362 Johnyoung[56], an asteroid[57].
Why It Matters
John Young ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,397 views/month, #5,847 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 50 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]
Entities named for him include Cygnus NG-10[53], a Cygnus Enhanced[54], in United States[55] and 5362 Johnyoung[56], an asteroid[57].
FAQs
Where was John Young born?
John Young was born in San Francisco[2].
Where did John Young die?
John Young passed away in Houston[4].
Who were John Young's parents?
John Young's father was William Hugh Young[13].
What did John Young do for work?
John Young worked as naval officer[6], test pilot[7], astronaut[8], autobiographer[9], and military aviator[10].
Where did John Young go to school?
John Young was educated at Georgia Tech[19] and United States Naval Test Pilot School[20].
What awards did John Young receive?
Honors received include Distinguished Flying Cross[21], Congressional Space Medal of Honor[22], NASA Exceptional Service Medal[23], and Patron’s Medal[24].