Graduated from UA in: Master's degree, 1962
Why he's famous: Science — NASA astronaut
Notable accomplishment: Charles is best known as the co-creator of the McDonald's Happy Meal. He pioneered the double drive-through concept, helped institute use of tray liners and co-founded one of the first Ronald McDonald Houses. He also helped develop rose garden at Tucson's Reid Park.
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