Jacques Cousteau By Kwoody1697 Jun 11, 1910 Cousteau is born. Jacques Cousteau is born in Saint-Andre-De-Cubzac, France. Period: Jun 11, 1910 to Jun 25, 1997 Jacques Cousteau's Lifetime Jan 1, 1930 Enters French Naval Academy He studies here for two years. Jan 1, 1933 He films trip around the world with the French Navy Jul 12, 1937 He marries Simone Melchoir. This is his first marriage out of two. May 6, 1938 First son named Jean-Michael was born. Dec 30, 1940 Second son named Phillipe is born. Jan 1, 1943 Designs aqua lung. He was helped by Emile Gagnan. Jan 1, 1943 He produces his first movie called Eighteen Meters Down Jan 1, 1945 He forms Undersea Research Group Jan 1, 1951 His boat, The Calypso, sets sail on its first voyage. Jan 1, 1953 His first book, The Silent World, is published Jan 1, 1957 He is made director of the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco Jan 1, 1961 Honored with National Geographic Society's Gold Medal Jan 1, 1973 He starts the Cousteau Society Sep 21, 1979 Phillippe dies in a plane crash. Jan 1, 1980 Diane Cousteau is born Sep 21, 1982 Pierre-Yves Cousteau is born. Jan 1, 1990 Simone dies of cancer Jan 1, 1991 He marries Francine Triplet Jun 25, 1997 Jacques Cousteau dies of heart failure.
