As per our current Database, Virgil Gus Grissom has been died on Jan 27, 1967 (age 40).
When Virgil Gus Grissom die, Virgil Gus Grissom was 40 years old.
| Popular As | Virgil Gus Grissom |
| Occupation | Astronaut |
| Age | 40 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| Born | April 3, 1926 (Mitchell, IN) |
| Birthday | April 3 |
| Town/City | Mitchell, IN |
| Nationality | IN |
Virgil Gus Grissom’s zodiac sign is Aries. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.
Virgil Gus Grissom was born in the Year of the Tiger. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Tiger are authoritative, self-possessed, have strong leadership qualities, are charming, ambitious, courageous, warm-hearted, highly seductive, moody, intense, and they’re ready to pounce at any time. Compatible with Horse or Dog.
The second American in space, who later died in the Apollo I fire. He was awarded a Congressional Space Medal of Honor posthumously.
He was a Boy Scout, as well as newspaper boy and meat market worker.
He was the recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross, and one of the original seven Right Stuff astronauts.
He married Betty Moore on July 6, 1945 while on military leave.
He and Alan Shepard were part of the Mercury Seven, a team of NASA's first astronauts.
