Bennet Omalu Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts
Updated at November 7, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team
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 |
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, 2 months and 6 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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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, 245th day / 35th 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 674 months old
- Bennet Omalu age in day is 20521 days old
- Bennet Omalu age in hour is 492504 hours old
- Bennet Omalu age in minute is 29550240 minutes old
- Bennet Omalu age in second is 1773014400 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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