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Robert Henry Lawrence, Jr.

astronaut

Robert Henry Lawrence Jr. (October 2, 1935 – December 8, 1967) was a United States Air Force officer and the first African-American who was selected to be an astronaut.

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American astronaut

Robert Henry Lawrence, Jr.'s Historical Timeline

  1. Robert Henry Lawrence, Jr. is born

    Robert Henry Lawrence, Jr. astronaut, known for american astronaut, was born on 1935-10-02. Robert Henry Lawrence Jr.

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When was Robert Henry Lawrence, Jr. born?
Robert Henry Lawrence, Jr. was born on 1935-10-02.
What is Robert Henry Lawrence, Jr. known for?
American astronaut
What historical events involved Robert Henry Lawrence, Jr.?
Robert Henry Lawrence, Jr. was involved in 1 recorded historical event, including Robert Henry Lawrence, Jr. is born.
When did Robert Henry Lawrence, Jr. die?
Robert Henry Lawrence, Jr. died on 1967-01-01.

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