Chuck Yeager
Chuck Yeager was a legendary American test pilot and military officer, best known for becoming the first person to break the sound barrier on October 14, 1947, flying the Bell X-1 aircraft. His achievement marked a significant milestone in aviation history and paved the way for future supersonic flight. Yeager's career spanned several decades, during which he earned numerous accolades and continued to influence the field of aeronautics until his passing in 2020.
Born on Feb 13, 1923 (102 years old)
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Chuck Yeager completed the first supersonic flight in history in 1947.
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