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Michael J. Smith(1945-1986)

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Michael J. Smith
Michael J. Smith was born on 30 April 1945 in Beaufort, North Carolina, USA. He died on 28 January 1986 in over Atlantic Ocean.
BornApril 30, 1945
DiedJanuary 28, 1986(40)
BornApril 30, 1945
DiedJanuary 28, 1986(40)
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    • Commander Michael J. Smith
  • Born
    • April 30, 1945
    • Beaufort, North Carolina, USA
  • Died
    • January 28, 1986
    • over Atlantic Ocean(Space Shuttle Challenger explosion)
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    Pilot of the space shuttle Challenger when it exploded on January 28, 1986.

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    January 28, 1986
  • How did Michael J. Smith die?
    Space Shuttle Challenger explosion
  • How old was Michael J. Smith when he died?
    40 years old
  • Where did Michael J. Smith die?
    over Atlantic Ocean
  • When was Michael J. Smith born?
    April 30, 1945

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