Roger Chaffee21 March 1966
Is assigned as pilot for Apollo 1.
United States · Science / Astronomy. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Is assigned as pilot for Apollo 1.
Is named commander for the first crewed Apollo mission.
Is assigned as senior pilot for Apollo 1.
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