Chuck Yeager

Chuck Yeager

aviator United States

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)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
70,590
Power
2,265$
Sentiment
8.34
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 1 8.00 0.05% +0% 67,886,011 30,676 $2,700,000 1,220$
Greece 1 9.00 0.08% +0% 10,423,054 7,902 $190,000 144$
Taiwan 1 9.00 0.13% +0% 23,816,775 32,012 $670,000 901$
Totals 3 102,125,840 70,590 $3,560,000 2,265$
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Recent Mentions

Taiwan Taiwan: He made the historic jump over Roswell, New Mexico, reaching a peak speed of 1,343kph, on the 65th anniversary of legendary American pilot Chuck Yeager’s flight shattering the sound barrier on Oct. 14, 1947. 9

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: Felix Baumgartner dies in paragliding accident in Italy

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Baumgartner made the historic jump over Roswell, New Mexico, during the 65th anniversary of legendary American pilot Chuck Yeager’s flight shattering the sound barrier. 8

The Guardian: Skydive pioneer Felix Baumgartner, who jumped from edge of space, dies in paragliding accident | Felix Baumgartner