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James Irwin
March 17, 1930 – August 8, 1991
American astronaut and lunar explorer (1930–1991)
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James Benson Irwin was an American astronaut, aeronautical engineer, test pilot, and a United States Air Force pilot. He served as Lunar Module pilot for Apollo 15, the fourth human lunar landing. He was the 8th person to walk on the Moon.
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- Birthday · March 17
- Anniversary · August 8
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