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Biography of James McDivitt
10. Jun 1929 – 13. Oct 2022(93 years)Died in:Tucson, Pima County
American astronaut and test pilot
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James McDivitt (* 10. June 1929 in Chicago; † 13. October 2022 in Tucson) was an american astronaut and test pilot. He was 93 years old. His education included Kalamazoo Central High School, Jackson College, University of Michigan and U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School. He received 9 awards, including Air Force Distinguished Service Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross.
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15 Events1929
Born in Chicago, Cook County
1948
Jackson College
until 1950
1957
University of Michigan
Bachelor of Science · until 1959
1959
U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School
until 1960
1962
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
astronaut · until 1972
1965
honorary doctor of the University of Michigan
1965
NASA Exceptional Service Medal
1969
honorary doctorate
1969
NASA Distinguished Service Medal
1970
honorary doctorate
1972
Consumers Energy
executive vice president · until 1975
1975
Pullman Company
executive vice president · until 1975
1975
Pullman-Standard Car Manufacturing Company
president · until 1981
1981
Rockwell International
senior vice president · until 1995
2022