Frank Borman
American astronaut (1928–2023)
1928 — 2023
Quick Facts
Profession
American astronaut (1928–2023)
Born
March 14, 1928
Died
2023 (age ~95)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
astronaut, test pilot, aircraft pilot
United StatesBorn in GaryDied in Billings
1928
Born in Gary (1928-03-14)
1969
AwardHubbard Medal
1969
AwardNASA Distinguished Service Medal
1978
AwardCongressional Space Medal of Honor
1982
AwardNational Aviation Hall of Fame
1982
AwardInternational Space Hall of Fame
About
Frank Frederick Borman II was an American United States Air Force (USAF) colonel, aeronautical engineer, NASA astronaut, test pilot, and businessman. He was the commander of Apollo 8, the first mission to fly around the Moon, and together with crewmates Jim Lovell and William Anders, became the first of 24 humans to do so, for which he was awarded the Congressional Space Medal of Honor.
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Who is Frank Borman?+
Frank Frederick Borman II was an American United States Air Force (USAF) colonel, aeronautical engineer, NASA astronaut, test pilot, and businessman. He was the commander of Apollo 8, the first mission to fly around the Moon, and together with crewmates Jim Lovell and William Anders, became the firs
What does the name Frank mean?+
The name Frank means "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Franke, from a Frank. Used in the Middle Ages and revived in the 19th century.". It is of English origin.
When was Frank Borman born?+
Frank Borman was born on March 14, 1928.
When did Frank Borman die?+
Frank Borman died in 2023, at approximately 95 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Franke, from a Frank. Used in the Middle Ages and revived in the 19th century.
The name Frank is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Franke, from a Frank. Used in the Middle Ages and revived in the 19th century.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Frank — March 14, 1928
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
7 Caban
Earth — evolution, navigation, sync
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Aquamarine — Courage, serenity
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