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Albert Hofmann Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at March 28, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

Albert Hofmann Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac &  Family

Albert Hofmann Facts

Full NameAlbert Hofmann
BirthdateJanuary 11, 1906
Birth PlaceBaden, Switzerland
Age (in 2024)118 Years Old
ZodiacCapricorn
OccupationPsychiatrist

Albert Hofmann Age & Birthday

Albert Hofmann is best known as Psychiatrist who has born on January 11, 1906 in Baden, Switzerland. Currently, Albert Hofmann is 118 years, 2 months and 17 days old. Albert Hofmann will celebrate 119th birthday on Saturday, 11th of January 2025. Below the countdown to Albert Hofmann upcoming birthday.

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Albert Hofmann Biography

About

Swiss scientist who was the first person to synthesize, ingest, and learn of the psychedelic effects of lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD). He wrote numerous books including LSD: My Problem Child.

Before Fame

At the University of Zürich he studied the chemistry of plants and animals.

Trivia

Far from its eventual use, he intended the new chemical compound, LSD, he created to help with respiratory diseases, or even childbirth and for a period it was even given to patients by their psychiatrists.

Family Life

His father Adolf Hoffman was a factory worker.

Associated With

He discovered LSD, but Timothy Leary, who he knew, made it popular.

Top Asked Questions about Albert Hofmann

How old is Albert Hofmann in 2024?

Albert Hofmann is 118 years old today.

When was Albert Hofmann born?

Albert Hofmann was born on January 11, 1906 in Baden, Switzerland.

What is Albert Hofmann zodiac sign?

Albert Hofmann zodiac sign is Capricorn.

What was Albert Hofmann best known for?

Albert Hofmann was best known as Psychiatrist.

Fun Facts about Albert Hofmann's Birthday

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

  • Albert Hofmann was born on Thursday, 11th day / 02nd week of 1906
  • Albert Hofmann has Capricorn zodiac sign and Earth element based on western astrology
  • Roman numeral of Albert Hofmann birthday is XI.I.MCMVI
  • Albert Hofmann's birthstone is Garnet
  • Albert Hofmann's birth flower is Carnation that symbolize fascination, distinction & love
  • Albert Hofmann age in year is 118 years old
  • Albert Hofmann age in month is 1418 months old
  • Albert Hofmann age in day is 43176 days old
  • Albert Hofmann age in hour is 1036224 hours old
  • Albert Hofmann age in minute is 62173440 minutes old
  • Albert Hofmann age in second is 3730406400 seconds old
  • Next Albert Hofmann birthday is on Saturday, January 11th 2025
  • Albert Hofmann age in next birthday (2025) is 119 years old

Historical Events on Albert Hofmann Birthday (January 11)

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

YearEvent
195936 people are killed when Lufthansa Flight 502 crashes on approach to Rio de Janeiro/Galeão International Airport in Brazil.
1961Throgs Neck Bridge over the East River, linking New York City's boroughs of The Bronx and Queens, opens to road traffic.
1962Cold War: While tied to its pier in Polyarny, the Soviet submarine B-37 is destroyed when fire breaks out in its torpedo compartment.
1962An avalanche on Huascarán in Peru causes around 4,000 deaths.
1964Surgeon General of the United States Dr. Luther Terry, M.D., publishes the landmark report Smoking and Health: Report of the Advisory Committee to the Surgeon General of the United States saying that smoking may be hazardous to health, sparking national and worldwide anti-smoking efforts.
1972East Pakistan renames itself Bangladesh.
1973Major League Baseball owners vote in approval of the American League adopting the designated hitter position.
1986The Gateway Bridge, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia is officially opened.
1994The Irish Government announces the end of a 15-year broadcasting ban on the IRA and its political arm Sinn Féin.
199551 people are killed in a plane crash in María La Baja, Colombia.
1996The Space Shuttle Endeavour is launched on mission STS-72 to retrieve the Japanese Space Flyer Unit.
1998Over 100 people are killed in the Sidi-Hamed massacre in Algeria.
2003Illinois Governor George Ryan commutes the death sentences of 167 prisoners on Illinois's death row based on the Jon Burge scandal.
2013One French soldier and 17 militants are killed in a failed attempt to free a French hostage in Bulo Marer, Somalia.
2020COVID-19 pandemic in Hubei: Municipal health officials in Wuhan announce the first recorded death from COVID-19.
1988The birth of Rodrigo José Pereira, Brazilian footballer
1989The birth of Kane Linnett, Australian rugby league player
1990The birth of Ryan Griffin, American football player
1991The birth of Andrea Bertolacci, Italian footballer
1992The birth of Dani Carvajal, Spanish footballer
1992The birth of Lee Seung-hoon, South Korean rapper and dancer
1993The birth of Michael Keane, English footballer
1993The birth of Will Keane, Irish footballer
1993The birth of Park Junghwan, South Korean Go player
1995The birth of Nick Solak, American baseball player
1996The birth of Leroy Sané, German footballer
1997The birth of Cody Simpson, Australian singer-songwriter, guitarist, and actor
1998The birth of Thomas Mikaele, New Zealand rugby league player
1999The birth of Brandon Wakeham, Australian-Fijian rugby league player
2000The birth of Lee Chae-yeon, South Korean singer-songwriter
2013The death of Aaron Swartz, American programmer and activist (b. 1986)
2014The death of Keiko Awaji, Japanese actress (b. 1933)
2014The death of Muhammad Habibur Rahman, Indian-Bangladeshi jurist and politician, Prime Minister of Bangladesh (b. 1928)
2014The death of Chai Trong-rong, Taiwanese educator and politician (b. 1935)
2014The death of Ariel Sharon, Israeli general and politician, 11th Prime Minister of Israel (b. 1928)
2015The death of Jenő Buzánszky, Hungarian footballer and coach (b. 1925)
2015The death of Anita Ekberg, Swedish-Italian model and actress (b. 1931)
2015The death of Chashi Nazrul Islam, Bangladeshi director and producer (b. 1941)
2015The death of Vernon Benjamin Mountcastle, American neuroscientist and academic (b. 1918)
2016The death of Monte Irvin, American baseball player (b. 1919)
2016The death of David Margulies, American actor (b. 1937)
2017The death of Adenan Satem, Malaysian politician and Chief Minister of Sarawak, Malaysia (b. 1944)
2018The death of Edgar Ray Killen, American murderer (b.1925)
2019The death of Michael Atiyah, British-Lebanese mathematician (b.1929)
2023The death of Carole Cook, American actress and singer (b. 1924)

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