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William Anders

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Astronaut

The Resume

    (October 17, 1933- )
    Lunar module pilot for Apollo 8 (December 21, 1968-December 27, 1968)
    Flew on the first mission to orbit the moon
    Took the now famous 'Earth Rise' photo
    Executive secretary for the National Aeronautics and Space Council (1969-1973)

Why he might be annoying:

    He was Lunar Module pilot on a mission which didn't involve Lunar Module activity.
    He has worked for several companies which use nuclear fuels.
    He along with Frank Borman and Jim Lovell caused controversy by reading from the bible in a live television broadcast from Lunar orbit on Christmas Eve (1968).

Why he might not be annoying:

    He holds a Bachelor of Science degree, a master of science degree in nuclear engineering and has completed the Harvard Business School Advanced Management Program.
    He served his country as a U.S Air Force fighter pilot and attained the rank of Major General.
    He has worked to make nuclear technology cleaner and safer.
    He has held positions on the board of several successful corporations and works as a consultant for both civilian and government organizations.

Credit: Fandango


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 11 Votes: 36.36% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 8 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 6 Votes: 16.67% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 13 Votes: 46.15% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 21 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 19 Votes: 26.32% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 9 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 28 Votes: 46.43% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 125 Votes: 40.80% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 73 Votes: 32.88% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 146 Votes: 43.84% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 131 Votes: 48.85% Annoying