Jack R. Lousma
American astronaut and politician
A colonel in the United States Marine Corps, served as a NASA astronaut from 1966 to 1976. Participated in the Skylab 3 mission, which was the second crewed mission to Skylab, the United States' first space station. Lousma later engaged in politics, serving as a state senator in Michigan. His career with NASA included various roles in astronaut training and space mission planning.
Participated in Skylab 3 mission
Served as a Michigan state senator
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Aileen Wuornos
Serial killer with notorious crimes
Born
February 29th, 1956 69 years ago
Died
2002 24 years ago — 46 years old
Aileen Wuornos was an American female serial killer who committed her crimes in Florida during the late 1980s and early 1990s. Convicted of murdering seven men, Wuornos claimed that the men had either assaulted her or attempted to assault her while she was working as a sex worker. Her trial garnered significant media attention, eventually leading to her being sentenced to death. The legal proceedings and her life story sparked discussions on issues such as mental health, sexism, and the justice system. In 2002, Wuornos was executed by lethal injection.
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American politician and former lawmaker
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February 29th, 1952 73 years ago
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Born
February 29th, 1944 81 years ago
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February 29th, 1944 81 years ago
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Born
February 29th, 1940 85 years ago
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