Alfred Wegener Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at November 2, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

Alfred Wegener Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac & Family

Alfred Wegener Facts

Full Name	Alfred Wegener
Birthdate	November 01, 1880
Birth Place	Berlin, Germany
Age (in 2024)	144 Years Old
Zodiac	Scorpio
Occupation	Meteorologist

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Alfred Wegener Age & Birthday

Alfred Wegener is best known as Meteorologist who has born on November 01, 1880 in Berlin, Germany. Currently, Alfred Wegener is 144 years, 0 months and 1 days old. Alfred Wegener will celebrate 145th birthday on Saturday, 1st of November 2025. Below the countdown to Alfred Wegener upcoming birthday.

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Alfred Wegener Biography

About

German meteorologist and geophysicist who was the first to postulate the theory of continental drift, which theorizes that the Earth's continents have drifted across the ocean over the years, in 1912.

Before Fame

He had his first major experiences in meteorology working as an assistant to his brother, who was also a scientist.

Trivia

Before the existence of the jet stream was accepted, he was part of several expeditions to Greenland where he studied polar air circulation.

Family Life

He married Elsa Koppen Wegener in 1913.

Associated With

His theories were initially met with criticism from many scientists, including Albert Einstein.

Top Asked Questions about Alfred Wegener

How old is Alfred Wegener in 2024?

Alfred Wegener is 144 years old today.

When was Alfred Wegener born?

Alfred Wegener was born on November 01, 1880 in Berlin, Germany.

What is Alfred Wegener zodiac sign?

Alfred Wegener zodiac sign is Scorpio.

What was Alfred Wegener best known for?

Alfred Wegener was best known as Meteorologist.

Fun Facts about Alfred Wegener's Birthday

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

Alfred Wegener was born on Monday, 306^th day / 45^th week of 1880
Alfred Wegener has Scorpio zodiac sign and Water element based on western astrology
Roman numeral of Alfred Wegener birthday is I.XI.MDCCCLXXX
Alfred Wegener's birthstone is Topaz
Alfred Wegener's birth flower is Chrysanthemum that symbolize cheerfulness, friendship & abundance
Alfred Wegener age in year is 144 years old
Alfred Wegener age in month is 1728 months old
Alfred Wegener age in day is 52596 days old
Alfred Wegener age in hour is 1262304 hours old
Alfred Wegener age in minute is 75738240 minutes old
Alfred Wegener age in second is 4544294400 seconds old
Next Alfred Wegener birthday is on Saturday, November 1st 2025
Alfred Wegener age in next birthday (2025) is 145 years old

Historical Events on Alfred Wegener Birthday (November 01)

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

Year	Event
1973	Watergate scandal: Leon Jaworski is appointed as the new Watergate Special Prosecutor.
1973	The Indian state of Mysore is renamed as Karnataka to represent all the regions within Karunadu.
1979	In Bolivia, Colonel Alberto Natusch executes a bloody coup d'état against the constitutional government of Wálter Guevara.
1979	Griselda Álvarez becomes the first female governor of a state of Mexico.
1981	Antigua and Barbuda gains independence from the United Kingdom.
1982	Honda becomes the first Asian automobile company to produce cars in the United States with the opening of its factory in Marysville, Ohio; a Honda Accord is the first car produced there.
1984	After the assassination of Indira Gandhi, Prime Minister of India on 31 October 1984, by two of her Sikh bodyguards, anti-Sikh riots erupt.
1987	British Rail Class 43 (HST) hits the record speed of 238 km/h for rail vehicles with on-board fuel to generate electricity for traction motors.
1991	President of the Chechen Republic Dzhokhar Dudayev declares sovereignty of the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria from the Russian Federation.
1993	The Maastricht Treaty takes effect, formally establishing the European Union.
2000	Chhattisgarh officially becomes the 26th state of India, formed from sixteen districts of eastern Madhya Pradesh.
2000	The Republic of Serbia and Montenegro joins the United Nations.
2001	Turkey, Australia, and Canada agree to commit troops to the invasion of Afghanistan.
2011	Mario Draghi succeeds Jean-Claude Trichet and becomes the third president of the European Central Bank.
2012	A fuel tank truck crashes and explodes in the Saudi Arabian capital Riyadh, killing 26 people and injuring 135.
1982	The birth of Bradley Orr, English footballer
1982	The birth of Warren Spragg, English-Italian rugby player
1983	The birth of Matt Moulson, Canadian ice hockey player
1983	The birth of Yuko Ogura, Japanese model and singer
1983	The birth of Jon Wilkin, English rugby player
1984	The birth of Miloš Krasić, Serbian footballer
1986	The birth of Penn Badgley, American actor and television personality
1986	The birth of Ksenija Balta, Estonian high jumper, sprinter, and heptathlete
1987	The birth of Ileana D'Cruz, Indian film actress
1988	The birth of Masahiro Tanaka, Japanese baseball player
1991	The birth of Reece Brown, English footballer
1991	The birth of Jiang Yuyuan, Chinese gymnast
1994	The birth of James Ward-Prowse, English footballer
1995	The birth of Margarita Mamun, Russian gymnast
1996	The birth of Yoo Jeongyeon, South Korean singer
2013	The death of John Y. McCollister, American lieutenant and politician (b. 1921)
2013	The death of Piet Rietveld, Dutch economist and academic (b. 1952)
2014	The death of Joel Barnett, Baron Barnett, English accountant and politician, Chief Secretary to the Treasury (b. 1923)
2014	The death of Jackie Fairweather, Australian runner and coach (b. 1967)
2014	The death of Abednigo Ngcobo, South African footballer (b. 1950)
2014	The death of Jean-Pierre Roy, Canadian-American baseball player, manager, and sportscaster (b. 1920)
2014	The death of Wayne Static, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (b. 1965)
2015	The death of Thomas R. Fitzgerald, American lawyer and judge (b. 1941)
2015	The death of Houston McTear, American sprinter (b. 1957)
2015	The death of Charles Duncan Michener, American entomologist and academic (b. 1918)
2015	The death of Günter Schabowski, German journalist and politician (b. 1929)
2015	The death of Fred Thompson, American actor, lawyer, and politician (b. 1942)
2020	The death of Keith Hitchins, American historian expert on Romanian history (b. 1931)
2021	The death of Hugo Dittfach, Canadian horse jockey (b. 1936)
2022	The death of Takeoff, member of the American hip-hop group Migos

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