Ellison Onizuka

Ellison Shoji Onizuka (June 24, 1946 - January 28, 1986) was an American astronaut from Kealakekua, Kona, Hawai'i who died during the explosion of the Space Shuttle Challenger, where he was serving as mission specialist on mission STS-51-L.

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Ellison Onizuka was the oldest son and second youngest child of the late Masamitsu and Mitsue Onizuka's children. He had two older sisters, Shirley and Norma, and a younger brother, Claude. Claude became the family spokesman when Ellison attained fame as an astronaut and continued after the Challenger accident. Growing up Ellison was an active participant in 4-H and Boy Scouts, where he reached the level of Eagle Scout.

June 24: June 24 is the 175th day of the year (176th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 190 days remaining....

1946: 1946 was a common year starting on Tuesday. (see link for calendar)...

January 28: January 28 is the 28th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. There are 337 days remaining (338 in leap years)....

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