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Al Oerter Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at November 5, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

Al Oerter Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac &  Family

Al Oerter Facts

Full NameAl Oerter
BirthdateSeptember 19, 1936
Birth PlaceNew York
Age (in 2024)88 Years Old
ZodiacVirgo
OccupationDiscus Thrower

Al Oerter Age & Birthday

Al Oerter is best known as Discus Thrower who has born on September 19, 1936 in New York. Currently, Al Oerter is 88 years, 1 months and 16 days old. Al Oerter will celebrate 89th birthday on Friday, 19th of September 2025. Below the countdown to Al Oerter upcoming birthday.

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Al Oerter Biography

About

American discus thrower who won four Olympic gold medals in four consecutive Olympic games.

Before Fame

He began throwing the discus at the age of 15.

Trivia

He was the first discus thrower to break 200 feet in the event.

Family Life

He married Cathy Oerter and the couple had two daughers, Crys and Gabrielle.

Associated With

He is a member of the Nassau County Sports Hall of Fame along with legendary MLB pitcher Whitey Ford.

Top Asked Questions about Al Oerter

How old is Al Oerter in 2024?

Al Oerter is 88 years old today.

When was Al Oerter born?

Al Oerter was born on September 19, 1936 in New York.

What is Al Oerter zodiac sign?

Al Oerter zodiac sign is Virgo.

What was Al Oerter best known for?

Al Oerter was best known as Discus Thrower.

Fun Facts about Al Oerter's Birthday

Here's quick list of some fun facts about Al Oerter's birthday you must know including detailed age calculation, western astrology, roman numeral, birthstone and birth flower.

  • Al Oerter was born on Saturday, 263rd day / 38th week of 1936
  • Al Oerter has Virgo zodiac sign and Earth element based on western astrology
  • Roman numeral of Al Oerter birthday is XIX.IX.MCMXXXVI
  • Al Oerter's birthstone is Sapphire
  • Al Oerter's birth flower is Morning glory that symbolize daintiness & love
  • Al Oerter age in year is 88 years old
  • Al Oerter age in month is 1057 months old
  • Al Oerter age in day is 32189 days old
  • Al Oerter age in hour is 772536 hours old
  • Al Oerter age in minute is 46352160 minutes old
  • Al Oerter age in second is 2781129600 seconds old
  • Next Al Oerter birthday is on Friday, September 19th 2025
  • Al Oerter age in next birthday (2025) is 89 years old
  • Learn more interesting facts about September 19, 1936 birthday

Historical Events on Al Oerter Birthday (September 19)

Below are historical events that coincided with Al Oerter's birthday including important historical events as well as births and deaths of historical figures.

YearEvent
1983Saint Kitts and Nevis gains its independence.
1985A strong earthquake kills thousands and destroys about 400 buildings in Mexico City.
1985Tipper Gore and other political wives form the Parents Music Resource Center as Frank Zappa, John Denver, and other musicians testify at U.S. Congressional hearings on obscenity in rock music.
1989A bomb destroys UTA Flight 772 in mid-air above the Tùnùrù Desert, Niger, killing all 170 passengers and crew.
1991Ötzi the Iceman is discovered in the Alps on the border between Italy and Austria.
1995The Washington Post and The New York Times publish the Unabomber manifesto.
1997The Guelb El-Kebir massacre in Algeria kills 53 people.
2006The Thai army stages a coup. The Constitution is revoked and martial law is declared.
2010The leaking oil well in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill is sealed.
2011Mariano Rivera of the New York Yankees surpasses Trevor Hoffman to become Major League Baseball's all-time career saves leader with 602.
2016In the wake of a manhunt, the suspect in a series of bombings in New York and New Jersey is apprehended after a shootout with police.
2017The 2017 Puebla earthquake strikes Mexico, causing 370 deaths and over 6,000 injuries, as well as extensive damage.
2019A drone strike by the United States kills 30 civilian farmers in Afghanistan.
2021The Cumbre Vieja volcano, on the island of La Palma in the Canary Islands, erupts. The eruption lasts for almost three months, ending on December 13.
2022The state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom is held at Westminster Abbey, London.
1985The birth of Song Joong-ki, South Korean actor
1985The birth of Nathanael Liminski, German politician
1986The birth of Leon Best, English footballer
1986The birth of Sally Pearson, Australian athlete
1987The birth of Carlos Quintero, Colombian footballer
1988The birth of Kenny Britt, American football player
1989The birth of Tyreke Evans, American basketball player
1989The birth of George Springer, American baseball player
1990The birth of Saki Fukuda, Japanese actress and singer
1990The birth of Savvas Gentsoglou, Greek footballer
1990The birth of Kieran Trippier, English footballer
1992The birth of Jiro Kuroshio, Japanese wrestler
1992The birth of Diego Antonio Reyes, Mexican footballer
1996The birth of Dejounte Murray, American basketball player
1998The birth of Trae Young, American basketball player
2013The death of John D. Vanderhoof, American banker and politician, 37th Governor of Colorado (b. 1922)
2013The death of Hiroshi Yamauchi, Japanese businessman (b. 1927)
2014The death of Audrey Long, American actress (b. 1922)
2015The death of Jackie Collins, English novelist (b. 1937)
2015The death of Todd Ewen, Canadian ice hockey player and coach (b. 1966)
2015The death of Masajuro Shiokawa, Japanese economist and politician, 63rd Japanese Minister of Finance (b. 1921)
2015The death of Marcin Wrona, Polish director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1973)
2017The death of Leonid Kharitonov, Russian bass-baritone (b. 1933)
2018The death of Arthur Mitchell, American ballet dancer & choreographer (b. 1934)
2018The death of Bernard "Bunny" Carr, Irish TV presenter (b. 1927)
2019The death of Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, Tunisian soldier, politician, 2nd President of Tunisia (b. 1936)
2020The death of John Turner, Canadian politician, 17th Prime Minister of Canada (b. 1929)
2021The death of John Challis, English actor (b. 1942)
2021The death of Jimmy Greaves, English footballer (Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, national team), world champion (1966 FIFA World Cup) (b. 1940)
2021The death of Dinky Soliman, Filipino politician, 23rd Secretary of Social Welfare and Development (b. 1953)

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