As per our current Database, Hyman G. Rickover has been died on Jul 8, 1986 (age 86).
When Hyman G. Rickover die, Hyman G. Rickover was 86 years old.
| Popular As | Hyman G. Rickover |
| Occupation | Physicist |
| Age | 86 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Born | January 27, 1900 (Poland) |
| Birthday | January 27 |
| Town/City | Poland |
| Nationality | Poland |
Hyman G. Rickover’s zodiac sign is Aquarius. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.
Hyman G. Rickover was born in the Year of the Rat. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rat are quick-witted, clever, charming, sharp and funny. They have excellent taste, are a good friend and are generous and loyal to others considered part of its pack. Motivated by money, can be greedy, is ever curious, seeks knowledge and welcomes challenges. Compatible with Dragon or Monkey.
Born Chaim Godalia Rickover, he is the 'Father of the nuclear navy,' who helped the U.S. build its first nuclear submarine. He also convinced the U.S. Navy that ships could be powered by nuclear reactors, and was put him in charge of the project.
His family fled Russia during the Russian pogroms of 1905 that killed over 3000 jews and he had to overcome considerable anti-Semitism while studying at the U.S. Naval Academy.
Despite spending most of his career advocating for naval nuclear propulsion he commented, towards the end of his career, that if it were up to him he would "sink the all".
He met his Future wife, Ruth D. Masters, when they were both students at Columbia University; the couple married in 1931.
After criticizing the national defense policy of President Ronald Reagan, he was forced into retirement.
