Alfred Wegener Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts
Updated at April 26, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team
Alfred Wegener Facts
| Full Name | Alfred Wegener |
|---|---|
| Birthdate | November 01, 1880 |
| Birth Place | Berlin, Germany |
| Age (in 2024) | 143 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 143 years, 5 months and 25 days old. Alfred Wegener will celebrate 144th birthday on Friday, 1st of November 2024. Below the countdown to Alfred Wegener upcoming birthday.
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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 143 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, 306th day / 45th 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 143 years old
- Alfred Wegener age in month is 1721 months old
- Alfred Wegener age in day is 52406 days old
- Alfred Wegener age in hour is 1257744 hours old
- Alfred Wegener age in minute is 75464640 minutes old
- Alfred Wegener age in second is 4527878400 seconds old
- Next Alfred Wegener birthday is on Saturday, November 1st 2025
- Alfred Wegener age in next birthday (2025) is 144 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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