Bennet Omalu Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at December 12, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

Bennet Omalu Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac & Family

Bennet Omalu Facts

Full Name	Bennet Omalu
Birthdate	September 01, 1968
Birth Place	Anambra, Nigeria
Age (in 2024)	56 Years Old
Zodiac	Virgo
Occupation	Doctor

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Bennet Omalu Age & Birthday

Bennet Omalu is best known as Doctor who has born on September 01, 1968 in Anambra, Nigeria. Currently, Bennet Omalu is 56 years, 3 months and 11 days old. Bennet Omalu will celebrate 57th birthday on Monday, 1st of September 2025. Below the countdown to Bennet Omalu upcoming birthday.

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Bennet Omalu Biography

About

Forensic and neuropathologist whose autopsy of Mike Webster in 2002 forever altered the professional football landscape. In analyzing his brain, he discovered a condition he named Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, or CTE, which is caused by repeated head trauma and has been found in a large number of deceased NFL players.

Before Fame

A prodigious student, he first enrolled at the University of Nigeria when he was only 16 years old. He spent time working as a doctor in Nigeria before moving to the United State in 1994.

Trivia

The story of his discovery and its subsequent publication was the basis for the movie Concussion, in which Omalu was portrayed by Will Smith. He's served as chief medical examiner of San Joaquin County in California and has taught at UC Davis.

Family Life

He has two children with his wife Prema Mutiso. He has six siblings and grew up during the Nigerian Civil War.

Associated With

While he initially believed his discoveries would be well-received in the football community, his discoveries have faced resistance from the NFL and commissioner Roger Goodell, as they threaten the nature of the sport.

Top Asked Questions about Bennet Omalu

How old is Bennet Omalu in 2024?

Bennet Omalu is 56 years old today.

When was Bennet Omalu born?

Bennet Omalu was born on September 01, 1968 in Anambra, Nigeria.

What is Bennet Omalu zodiac sign?

Bennet Omalu zodiac sign is Virgo.

What was Bennet Omalu best known for?

Bennet Omalu was best known as Doctor.

Fun Facts about Bennet Omalu's Birthday

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

Bennet Omalu was born on Sunday, 245^th day / 35^th week of 1968
Bennet Omalu has Virgo zodiac sign and Earth element based on western astrology
Roman numeral of Bennet Omalu birthday is I.IX.MCMLXVIII
Bennet Omalu's birthstone is Sapphire
Bennet Omalu's birth flower is Morning glory that symbolize daintiness & love
Bennet Omalu age in year is 56 years old
Bennet Omalu age in month is 675 months old
Bennet Omalu age in day is 20556 days old
Bennet Omalu age in hour is 493344 hours old
Bennet Omalu age in minute is 29600640 minutes old
Bennet Omalu age in second is 1776038400 seconds old
Next Bennet Omalu birthday is on Monday, September 1st 2025
Bennet Omalu age in next birthday (2025) is 57 years old
Learn more interesting facts about September 01, 1968 birthday

Historical Events on Bennet Omalu Birthday (September 01)

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

Year	Event
1880	The army of Mohammad Ayub Khan is routed by the British at the Battle of Kandahar, ending the Second Anglo-Afghan War.
1894	Over 400 people die in the Great Hinckley Fire, a forest fire in Hinckley, Minnesota.
1897	The Tremont Street Subway in Boston opens, becoming the first underground rapid transit system in North America.
1923	The Great Kantō earthquake devastates Tokyo and Yokohama, killing about 105,000 people.
1939	World War II: Nazi Germany and Slovakia invade Poland, beginning the European phase of World War II.
1961	TWA Flight 529 crashed shortly after takeoff from Midway Airport in Chicago, killing all 78 people on board. At the time, it was the deadliest single plane disaster in U.S. history.
1967	Six-Day War: The Khartoum Resolution is issued at the Arab Summit, and eight countries adopt the "three 'no's against Israel".
1969	A coup in Libya brings Muammar Gaddafi to power.
1973	A 76-hour multinational rescue effort in the Celtic Sea resulted in the Rescue of Roger Mallinson and Roger Chapman.
1974	The SR-71 Blackbird sets (and holds) the record for flying from New York to London in the time of one hour, 54 minutes and 56.4 seconds at a speed of 1,435.587 miles per hour (2,310.353 km/h).
1981	Central African President David Dacko is ousted from power in a bloodless military coup led by General André Kolingba.
1982	The United States Air Force Space Command is founded.
1983	Cold War: Korean Air Lines Flight 007 is shot down by a Soviet Union jet fighter when the commercial aircraft enters Soviet airspace, killing all 269 on board, including Congressman Lawrence McDonald.
2004	The Beslan school siege begins when armed terrorists take schoolchildren and school staff hostage in North Ossetia, Russia; by the end of the siege, three days later, more than 385 people are dead (including hostages, other civilians, security personnel and terrorists).
2008	Iraq War: The United States Armed Forces transfers control of Anbar Province to the Iraqi Armed Forces.
1989	The birth of Astrid Besser, Italian tennis player
1989	The birth of Jefferson Montero, Ecuadorian footballer
1990	The birth of Stanislav Tecl, Czech footballer
1991	The birth of Rhys Bennett, English footballer
1992	The birth of Cristiano Biraghi, Italian footballer
1992	The birth of Kirani James, Grenadian sprinter
1992	The birth of Woo Hye-lim, South Korean singer-songwriter
1993	The birth of Mario Lemina, Gabonese footballer
1994	The birth of Anna Smolina, Russian tennis player
1994	The birth of Carlos Sainz Jr., Spanish Formula One driver
1996	The birth of Zendaya, American actress and singer
1997	The birth of Jeon Jungkook, South Korean singer, songwriter and record producer
1997	The birth of Joan Mir, Spanish motorcycle racer
2002	The birth of Diane Parry, French tennis player
2003	The birth of An Yu-jin, South Korean singer and actress
2013	The death of Ignacio Eizaguirre, Spanish footballer and manager (b. 1920)
2013	The death of Gordon Steege, Australian soldier (b. 1917)
2013	The death of Margaret Mary Vojtko, American linguist and academic (b. 1930)
2013	The death of Ken Wallis, English commander and pilot (b. 1916)
2014	The death of Ahmed Abdi Godane, Somali militant leader (b. 1977)
2014	The death of Roger McKee, American baseball player (b. 1926)
2014	The death of Joseph Shivers, American chemist and academic, developed spandex (b. 1920)
2015	The death of Gurgen Dalibaltayan, Armenian general (b. 1926)
2015	The death of Dean Jones, American actor and singer (b. 1931)
2015	The death of Richard G. Hewlett, American historian and author (b. 1923)
2015	The death of Ben Kuroki, American sergeant and pilot (b. 1917)
2018	The death of Randy Weston, American jazz pianist and composer (b. 1926)
2020	The death of Erick Morillo, American disc jockey and music producer (b. 1971)
2022	The death of Barbara Ehrenreich, American writer and journalist (b. 1941)
2022	The death of Yang Yongsong, Chinese major general (b. 1919)

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