born 1928
Frank Borman is a retired United States Air Force officer and former NASA astronaut, born on March 14, 1928. He is best known as the commander of the Apollo 8 mission, which in 1968 became the first manned spacecraft to orbit the Moon, providing iconic images of the Earth and lunar surface. After his NASA career, Borman served as the CEO of Eastern Air Lines and is also recognized for his contributions to aviation and space exploration.