1990 Event U.S. 67th manned space mission STS-41 (Discovery 11) returns from space 1990 Event U.S. 67th manned space mission STS-41 (Discovery 11) launches into orbit 1984 Event Challenger moves to Vandenberg AFB for mating of STS-41 B mission 1951 Birthday Thomas D Akers, St. Louis, Major USAF/astronaut, STS-41, 49, 61, 79 1949 Birthday Bruce E Melnick, New York City, Commander USCG/astronaut, STS-41, STS-49 1949 Birthday Robert Cabana, born in Minneapolis, Major USMC/astronaut, STS-41, 53, 68, sk:88