Oklahoma Astronaut Gen. Thomas Stafford Celebrates 89th Birthday

General Thomas Stafford, one of the most accomplished of Oklahoma's astronauts, turned 89 years old September 17.

Wednesday, September 18th 2019, 5:53 pm

By: Craig Day

Oklahoma Astronaut Gen. Thomas Stafford Celebrates 89th Birthday

General Thomas Stafford, one of the most accomplished of Oklahoma's astronauts, turned 89 years old September 17.

The farm boy from Weatherford, Oklahoma commanded the Apollo 10 mission. Stafford's mission was a full scale dress rehearsal for Apollo 11, the first moon landing.

Max Ary, director of the Stafford Air and Space Museum in Weatherford, said there are very few astronauts who have put together such an extraordinary career.

Watch the video attached to this story for more.

Craig Day

Craig Day anchors the 5, 6 & 10 o’clock newscasts at News On 6. He’s an Emmy and national Edward R. Murrow award winner, whose work has also been recognized with awards by several other journalism groups, including the Oklahoma Society of Professional Journalism, Oklahoma Associated Press, and broadcasting associations in Louisiana and Texas, including reporter and story of the year when he worked in Shreveport, Louisiana.

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