Aviation · Technology · Space · 1934–2017
Eugene Cernan — Age & Birthday
Born: 14 March 1934 · Died: 16 January 2017 · Age at death: 82
How old was Eugene Cernan when he died?
Eugene Cernan died aged 82. He was born on 14 March 1934 and died on 16 January 2017.
Astronaut who was the last person to walk on the Moon
Did you know?He wrote his daughter's initials in the lunar dust, which are likely to remain there for thousands of years.
Eugene Andrew Cernan (March 14, 1934 – January 16, 2017) was an American astronaut, naval aviator, electrical engineer, aeronautical engineer, and fighter pilot. As of 2026, he is the last person to walk on the Moon.
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- Age at death
- 82
- Would be
- 92
- Years since death
- 9
- Born
- March 14, 1934 · Chicago, United States
- Died
- January 16, 2017
- Nationality
- American
- Known for
- Aviation, Technology, Space
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- Born on March 14Born on March 14 too? You share your birthday with Eugene Cernan, Albert Einstein, Michael Caine and 24 more famous people. See your full list of birthday matches.Date page
- Died on January 16Eugene Cernan is remembered every January 16, along with 16 other notable people who died on this day. Discover what else happened on that date.Date page
- See the front page from the day Eugene Cernan was bornA newspaper front page for 14 March 1934, styled like the papers of the time, with headlines and famous birthdays from that day.Birthday newspaper
- Would-be age todayEugene Cernan would be 92 years old today. See how many birthdays they would have celebrated.Age
- Birth anniversaryEugene Cernan's 93rd birthday is in 139 days. If it's your birthday too, it's a double celebration!93rd
- Death anniversaryThe 10th anniversary of Eugene Cernan's death is in 82 days. A moment to remember their legacy.10th
- Pisces zodiac signPisces people are known for being compassionate, imaginative and intuitive. Are you a Pisces like Eugene Cernan? Meet others who share your star sign.Zodiac
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