Vasili Arkhipov
Vasili Arkhipov was a Soviet naval officer who played a crucial role in averting a nuclear catastrophe during the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962. Serving as the second-in-command on a submarine, Arkhipov famously refused to authorize the launch of nuclear torpedoes against U.S. forces, despite the pressure from his commanding officers, demonstrating remarkable calm and judgment in a moment of extreme tension.
Born on Jan 30, 1926 (99 years old)
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In 1962, during the Cuban missile crisis, 36-year-old Vasili Arkhipov averted nuclear conflict after his two fellow commanders thought non-lethal depth charges exploding around them were the outbreak of war.
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