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Edward White Biography and Timeline

Follow Edward White through 2 dated historical records for United States of America.

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Edward White, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records

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1966–1967Years on this page

1966

21 March 1966

Apollo 1 Crew

Astronaut · Cape Kennedy · Science / Astronomy

Is assigned as senior pilot for Apollo 1.

Role range: 1966-1967

1967

27 January 1967

Apollo 1 Fire

Astronaut · Cape Kennedy · Science / Astronomy

Dies with Grissom and Chaffee during the Apollo 1 test.

Role range: 1967-1967

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