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August Wilson Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at December 13, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

August Wilson Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac &  Family

August Wilson Facts

Full NameAugust Wilson
BirthdateApril 27, 1945
Birth PlacePittsburgh, PA
Age (in 2024)79 Years Old
ZodiacTaurus
OccupationPlaywright

August Wilson Age & Birthday

August Wilson is best known as Playwright who has born on April 27, 1945 in Pittsburgh, PA. Currently, August Wilson is 79 years, 7 months and 16 days old. August Wilson will celebrate 80th birthday on Sunday, 27th of April 2025. Below the countdown to August Wilson upcoming birthday.

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August Wilson Biography

About

American playwright who penned many award-winning plays including Fences and The Piano Lesson.

Before Fame

He co-founded the Black Horizon Theater in 1968.

Trivia

He received a Pulitzer Prize for Drama for his work The Pittsburgh Cycle.

Family Life

He was married three times, and his last marriage was to costume designer Constanza Romero in 1994.

Associated With

He wrote the play The Piano Lesson, featuring Samuel L. Jackson.

Top Asked Questions about August Wilson

How old is August Wilson in 2024?

August Wilson is 79 years old today.

When was August Wilson born?

August Wilson was born on April 27, 1945 in Pittsburgh, PA.

What is August Wilson zodiac sign?

August Wilson zodiac sign is Taurus.

What was August Wilson best known for?

August Wilson was best known as Playwright.

Fun Facts about August Wilson's Birthday

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

  • August Wilson was born on Friday, 117th day / 17th week of 1945
  • August Wilson has Taurus zodiac sign and Earth element based on western astrology
  • Roman numeral of August Wilson birthday is XXVII.IV.MCMXLV
  • August Wilson's birthstone is Diamond
  • August Wilson's birth flower is Sweet pea that symbolize egard, youth & purity
  • August Wilson age in year is 79 years old
  • August Wilson age in month is 955 months old
  • August Wilson age in day is 29085 days old
  • August Wilson age in hour is 698040 hours old
  • August Wilson age in minute is 41882400 minutes old
  • August Wilson age in second is 2512944000 seconds old
  • Next August Wilson birthday is on Sunday, April 27th 2025
  • August Wilson age in next birthday (2025) is 80 years old
  • Learn more interesting facts about April 27, 1945 birthday

Historical Events on August Wilson Birthday (April 27)

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

YearEvent
1986The city of Pripyat and surrounding areas are evacuated due to Chernobyl disaster.
1987The U.S. Department of Justice bars Austrian President Kurt Waldheim (and his wife, Elisabeth, who had also been a Nazi) from entering the US, charging that he had aided in the deportations and executions of thousands of Jews and others as a German Army officer during World War II.
1989The April 27 demonstrations, student-led protests responding to the April 26 Editorial, during the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989.
1992The Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, comprising Serbia and Montenegro, is proclaimed.
1992Betty Boothroyd becomes the first woman to be elected Speaker of the British House of Commons in its 700-year history.
1992The Russian Federation and 12 other former Soviet republics become members of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank.
1993Most of the Zambia national football team lose their lives in a plane crash off Libreville, Gabon en route to Dakar, Senegal to play a 1994 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Senegal.
1994South African general election: The first democratic general election in South Africa, in which black citizens could vote. The Interim Constitution comes into force.
2005Airbus A380 aircraft had its maiden test flight.
2006Construction begins on the Freedom Tower (later renamed One World Trade Center) in New York City.
2007Estonian authorities remove the Bronze Soldier, a Soviet Red Army war memorial in Tallinn, amid political controversy with Russia.
2007Israeli archaeologists discover the tomb of Herod the Great south of Jerusalem.
2011The 2011 Super Outbreak devastates parts of the Southeastern United States, especially the states of Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, and Tennessee. Two hundred five tornadoes touched down on April 27 alone, killing more than 300 and injuring hundreds more.
2012At least four explosions hit the Ukrainian city of Dnipropetrovsk with at least 27 people injured.
2018The Panmunjom Declaration is signed between North and South Korea, officially declaring their intentions to end the Korean conflict.
1987The birth of Wang Feifei, Chinese singer and actress
1988The birth of Joeri Dequevy, Belgian footballer
1988The birth of Kris Thackray, English footballer
1988The birth of Semyon Varlamov, Russian ice hockey player
1988The birth of Lizzo, American singer and rapper
1989The birth of Lars Bender, German footballer
1989The birth of Sven Bender, German footballer
1989The birth of Dmytro Kozban, Ukrainian footballer
1990The birth of Trude Raad, Norwegian deaf track and field athlete
1991The birth of Isaac Cuenca, Spanish footballer
1991The birth of Lara Gut, Swiss skier
1992The birth of Keenan Allen, American football player
1994The birth of Corey Seager, American baseball player
1995The birth of Nick Kyrgios, Australian tennis player
1997The birth of Josh Onomah, English footballer
2013The death of Antonio Díaz Jurado, Spanish footballer (b. 1969)
2013The death of Jérôme Louis Heldring, Dutch journalist and author (b. 1917)
2013The death of Aloysius Jin Luxian, Chinese bishop (b. 1916)
2013The death of Mutula Kilonzo, Kenyan lawyer and politician, Kenyan Minister of Justice (b. 1948)
2014The death of Yigal Arnon, Israeli lawyer (b. 1929)
2014The death of Vujadin Boškov, Serbian footballer, coach, and manager (b. 1931)
2014The death of Daniel Colchico, American football player and coach (b. 1935)
2014The death of Harry Firth, Australian race car driver and manager (b. 1918)
2015The death of Gene Fullmer, American boxer (b. 1931)
2015The death of Verne Gagne, American football player, wrestler, and trainer (b. 1926)
2015The death of Alexander Rich, American biologist, biophysicist, and academic (b. 1924)
2017The death of Vinod Khanna, Indian actor, producer and politician (b. 1946)
2017The death of Sadanoyama Shinmatsu, Japanese sumo wrestler (b. 1938)
2021The death of Manoj Das, Indian writer (b. 1934)
2022The death of Liao Guoxun, Chinese politician (b.1963)

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