The First Pilot Who Broke the Sound Barrier

As a decorated Air Force officer and a record-setting test pilot, Yeager is considered an icon of early aviation.

History & Culture The First Pilot Who Broke the Sound Barrier Chuck Yeager (born on February 13, 1923) is best known for being the first pilot to break the sound barrier. As a decorated Air Force officer and a record-setting test pilot, Yeager is considered an icon of early aviation. READ NOW Advertisement READ THESE The Slowest Animals on the Planet 10 Free Courses That Will Make You Happier The Homemade (and Eco-Friendly) Ways to Clear Your Drain You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Today I Learned newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here A Dotdash Brand 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2018 Dotdash - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.