Here is some data: Alan Shepard, deathPlace, California; Alan Shepard, occupation, Test pilot; Alan Shepard, birthPlace, New Hampshire; Alan Shepard, selectedByNasa, 1959; Alan Shepard, birthDate, "1923-11-18".

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Alan Shepard was born in New Hampshire on November 18th 1923. Having worked as a test pilot, he was selected by NASA in 1959. Shepard later died in California.