Pete Conrad

American astronaut.

Born June 2nd, 1930 in Philadelphia.

Died July 8th, 1999 at 69 years old in Ojai (motorcycle accident). [ref]

Occupations
aircraft pilot, astronaut, military officer, racing automobile driver
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