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Deke Slayton
Astronaut (1924-1993).
Born March 1st, 1924 in Sparta.
Died June 13th, 1993 at 69 years old in League City (brain cancer).
Occupations
aerospace engineer, air force officer, astronaut, autobiographer, test pilot
Wikipedia
Cherish all your happy moments; they make a fine cushion for old age. Booth Tarkington