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Clifton Williams (Astronaut)

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Astronaut

The Resume

    (September 26, 1932-October 5, 1967)
    Nickname is 'C.C.'
    Major in the U.S Marine Corps
    Selected for NASA's third intake of astronauts
    Died when his T-38 Talon crashed near Tallahassee, Florida

Why he might be annoying:

    He chose a dangerous profession despite having a wife and daughter.
    He was known by his initials.
    He stands at over 6 feet tall and only passed NASA's astronaut height limit by jumping up and down to compress his spine the night before testing.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He held a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering.
    He served his country as a U.S Marine.
    He died in a plane crash flying to visit his father who was dying of cancer.
    The crew of Apollo 12 carried an extra star on their mission patch in his honor.

Credit: Fandango


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 13 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 5 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 5 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 17 Votes: 41.18% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 15 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 19 Votes: 31.58% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 8 Votes: 37.50% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 31 Votes: 48.39% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 69 Votes: 53.62% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 67 Votes: 34.33% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 126 Votes: 43.65% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 80 Votes: 41.25% Annoying