FamousPeopleFacts - Eddie Rickenbacker

Eddie Rickenbacker

Date of Birth: October 8, 1890 Zodiac Sign: Libra Date of Death: July 23, 1973 Biography Edward Vernon Rickenbacker, commonly known as Eddie Rickenbacker, was a renowned American fighter ace in World War I and a celebrated aviator and businessman. Born on October 8, 1890,…

Donald Wills Douglas

Date of Birth: April 6, 1892 Zodiac Sign: Aries Date of Death: February 1, 1981 Biography Donald Wills Douglas Sr. was a pioneering American aviator and industrialist, best known for founding the Douglas Aircraft Company. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Douglas played a critical role…
FamousPeopleFacts - David Mackay

David Mackay

Date of Birth: May 20, 1957 Zodiac Sign: Taurus Biography David Mackay, born David William Donald Mackay, is a renowned Scottish aviator best known for his work as a chief pilot and astronaut for Virgin Galactic. Mackay has had an illustrious career in aviation, beginning…
FamousPeopleFacts - Chuck Yeager

Chuck Yeager

Date of Birth: February 13, 1923 Zodiac Sign: Aquarius Date of Death: December 7, 2020 Biography Charles Elwood “Chuck” Yeager was an American aviator, born on February 13, 1923, in Myra, West Virginia. He is most famous for being the first pilot confirmed to have…

Chesley Sullenberger

Date of Birth: January 23, 1951 Zodiac Sign: Aquarius Biography Chesley Burnett “Sully” Sullenberger III is a retired American airline captain, aviation safety expert, and United States Air Force fighter pilot. He is best known for his role as the pilot in command during the…

Charles Lindbergh

Date of Birth: February 4, 1902 Zodiac Sign: Aquarius Date of Death: August 26, 1974 Biography Charles Augustus Lindbergh was an American aviator, military officer, author, inventor, and activist. Born on February 4, 1902, in Detroit, Michigan, Lindbergh is best known for making the first…

Bessie Coleman

Date of Birth: January 26, 1892 Zodiac Sign: Aquarius Date of Death: April 30, 1926 Biography Bessie Coleman was a pioneering American aviator and the first African American woman to earn a pilot’s license. She was born on January 26, 1892, in Atlanta, Texas, to…
FamousPeopleFacts - Amelia Earhart

Amelia Earhart

Date of Birth: July 24, 1897 Zodiac Sign: Leo Date of Death: Presumed dead on July 2, 1937 Biography Amelia Mary Earhart was a pioneering American aviator, celebrated for her daring spirit and contributions to aviation. Born on July 24, 1897, in Atchison, Kansas, Earhart…