Person in history
Sally Ride
Sally Ride, American physicist and astronaut (born 1951)
Life at a glance
- Died
- 2012 · July 23
Their story
Who they were
Sally Kristen Ride was an American astronaut and physicist. Born in Southern California, she joined NASA in 1978, and in 1983, became the first American woman and the third woman to fly in space. She was the youngest American astronaut to have flown in space, having done so at the age of 32.
Why this date
Sally Ride appears on our July 23 calendar for 2012 as a death entry.
Sources
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Questions about Sally Ride
When did Sally Ride die?
July 23 2012.
Who else was born on this day?
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