Birth Name: Bruce McCandless II
Occupation: Astronaut
Born In: Boston
Birthdate: June 8, 1937
Age: 87 years old (as of 2025)
Ethnicity: White
Nationality: American
Sexuality: Straight
Bruce McCandless II was born on the 8th of June, 1937. He is popular for being a Astronaut. He spoke to Neil Armstrong as he took his first steps on the moon. Bruce McCandless II’s age is 87. Astronaut who made the first untethered free flight in space.
The 87-year-old astronaut was born in Boston. He graduated second in his class at the U.S. Naval Academy. He served as CAPCOM (Capsule Communicator) to Apollo 11 when Neil Armstrong walked on the moon, talking to the crew from the ground.
Bruce McCandless II is a Gemini and his 88th birthday is in .
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Childhood
Bruce McCandless II was born in 1930s. The 1930s were called the Great Depression (1929-1939). It was the worst economic downturn in the history of the industrialized world. Despite the Great Depression, Hollywood and popular film production flourished. Radio was the main source of entertainment, information, and political propaganda, and jazz, blues, gospel, and folk music, became immensely popular. Discover what happened on this day.
Bruce McCandless II is part of the Silent Generation, which followed after the G.I. Generation. As young adults during the McCarthy Era, many members of this generation felt it was dangerous to speak out. They were too young to see action in World War II and too old to participate in the fun of the Summer of Love.
It's hard to know Bruce McCandless II birth time, but we do know his mother gave birth to his on a Tuesday. People born on a Tuesday have great will power and a lot of energy. In general, they are very ambitious.
Education
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Family
Bruce McCandless II’s mother’s name is unknown at this time and his father’s name is under review. . We will continue to update information on Bruce McCandless II’s parents.
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Personal Life
Like many famous people and celebrities, Bruce McCandless II keeps His personal life private. Once more details are available on who he is dating, we will update this section.
The 87-year-old American was born in the Silent Generation and the Year of the Ox
Fast Facts
REAL NAME: | Bruce McCandless II |
NICKNAME: | Bruce |
MARTIAL STATUS: | Pending |
RELIGION: | Unknown |
TATTOOS: | N/A |
AGE GENERATION: | Silent Generation |
BIRTH SIGN: | Gemini |
BIRTH DAY: | Tuesday |
DAYS SINCE BIRTH: |
Net Worth
The 87-year-old American astronaut has done well thus far. Majority of Bruce’s money comes from being a astronaut. CelebsMoney has recently updated Bruce McCandless II’s net worth.
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Horoscope
Zodiac Sign: Bruce McCandless II is a Gemini. People of this zodiac sign like music, books, magazines, chatting, short trips and dislike being alone, repetition and routine. The strengths of this sign are being gentle, affectionate, curious, adaptable, able to learn quickly, while weaknesses can be nervous, inconsistent and indecisive. The greatest overall compatibility with Gemini is Sagittarius and Aquarius.
Chinese Zodiac: Bruce McCandless II was born in the Year of the Serpent. People born under this sign are persistent and straightforward. They have a strong faith and can be seen as stubborn in their old ways.
Ruling Planet: Bruce McCandless II has a ruling planet of Mercury and has a ruling planet of Mercury and by astrological associations Wednesday is ruled by Mercury. In Astrology, Mercury is the planet that rules our mindset. People who are born with Mercury as the ruling planet have communication skills, intellect and cleverness.
Bruce McCandless II’s birth sign is Gemini and he has a ruling planet of Mercury.
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