Robert Goddard: Rocket Engineer By serafinj Oct 5, 1882 Robert Goddard was born. Robert Goddard was born on October 5, 1882. Jan 1, 1914 Goddard was associated with Clark Univ. Jan 1, 1919 He became a professor of physics in 1919 Jan 1, 1925 Robert H. Goddard built the first liquid-fuel rocket Jan 1, 1926 He successfully built and fired the world's first liquid-fuel rockets Aug 10, 1945 Goddard died on August 10, 1945
