Happy birthday! Alan Bean turns 93 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on March 15, 2025

The iconic and legendary astronaut turns 93 on Saturday, Mar. 15, 2025.

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Alan Bean is celebrating his 93rd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed astronauts of his generation.

Popular astronaut-soldier Alan Bean has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 93rd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Bean, a cultural icon

Born Alan LaVern Bean in Wheeler on March 15, 1932, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Bean's not just a great astronaut, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Alan hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Alan Bean as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 93.

Happy Birthday, Alan, you're the best!