Michael Collins
American astronaut (1930–2021)
1930 — 2021
Quick Facts
Profession
American astronaut (1930–2021)
Born
October 31, 1930
Died
2021 (age ~91)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
astronaut, actor, entrepreneur
United StatesBorn in RomeDied in Naples
1930
Born in Rome (1930-10-31)
1966
AwardNASA Exceptional Service Medal
1969
AwardPresidential Medal of Freedom
1969
AwardCullum Geographical Medal
1969
AwardOrder of Culture
1970
PositionAssistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs (1970–1971)
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Michael Collins was an American astronaut who flew the Apollo 11 command module Columbia around the Moon in 1969 while his crewmates, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, made the first crewed landing on the surface. He was also a test pilot and major general in the U.S. Air Force Reserve.
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Who is Michael Collins?+
Michael Collins was an American astronaut who flew the Apollo 11 command module Columbia around the Moon in 1969 while his crewmates, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, made the first crewed landing on the surface. He was also a test pilot and major general in the U.S. Air Force Reserve.
What does the name Michael mean?+
The name Michael means "A male given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: From Michael, from Michel, Michahel, and directly from their source Michaēl, from Μῐχᾱήλ, from lit=who is like God?. Mikhail.". It is of English origin.
When was Michael Collins born?+
Michael Collins was born on October 31, 1930.
When did Michael Collins die?+
Michael Collins died in 2021, at approximately 91 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: From Michael, from Michel, Michahel, and directly from their source Michaēl, from Μῐχᾱήλ, from lit=who is like God?. Mikhail.
The name Michael is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: From Michael, from Michel, Michahel, and directly from their source Michaēl, from Μῐχᾱήλ, from lit=who is like God?. Mikhail.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Scorpio
Passionate, resourceful, brave
Water · Pluto · Oct 23 – Nov 21
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
6 Etznab
Mirror — clarity, truth, reflection
Celtic Tree
Reed
Deep, complex, keeper of secrets
Ogham: Ngetal · Oct 28 – Nov 24
Birthstone: Opal — Hope, creativity
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