Which famous astronaut was born in Council Bluffs?
Neil Armstrong
Buzz Aldrin
John Glenn
Clifton Williams
Answer
Clifton Williams, a famous astronaut, was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He was selected by NASA in 1963 as part of Astronaut Group 3 but tragically died in a plane crash in 1967 before he could participate in any space missions.
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