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Gordon Cooper

American astronaut (1927–2004).

Born March 6th, 1927 in Shawnee.

Died October 4th, 2004 at 77 years old in Ventura (Parkinson's disease). [ref]

Occupations
aircraft pilot, astronaut, engineer, military flight engineer, military officer, racing automobile driver, test pilot
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Gary Cooper

Born May 7th, 1901 in Helena.

Died May 13th, 1961 at 60 years old

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Born May 7th, 1901 in Helena.

Died May 13th, 1961 at 60 years old

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