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Christa McAuliffe

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Astronaut · United States

Date of birth
September 2, 1948
Died on January 28, 1986
Died at the age of 37
Would have turned 78 today

American educator and astronaut

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Christa McAuliffe was an astronaut (United States). Christa McAuliffe was born on September 2, 1948 in Boston.

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Facts about Christa

Born
September 2, 1948 in Boston
Died
January 28, 1986
Nationality
United States
Occupations
Astronaut and Teacher
Languages
English and American English
Fame
Wikipedia articles in 50 languages

Birthday

Date of birth
September 2, 1948
Born on a
Thursday
Zodiac sign
Virgo
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What makes Christa McAuliffe unique

Generation
Baby Boomer
In memory
Died at the age of 37
Today
Would have turned 78 today
  • First award in 2004, the year Christa McAuliffe turned 56.

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Awards

AwardYear
Congressional Space Medal of Honor2004
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