Happy birthday! Charlie Duke turns 89 today

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The iconic and legendary astronaut turns 89 on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024.
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Charlie Duke is celebrating his 89th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed astronauts of his generation.

Popular astronaut-scientist Charlie Duke has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 89th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Duke, a cultural icon

Born Charles Moss Duke, Jr. in Charlotte on October 3, 1935, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Duke'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 Charlie hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Charlie Duke as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 89.

Happy Birthday, Charlie, you're the best!

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