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Chester Himes Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at March 28, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

Chester Himes Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac &  Family

Chester Himes Facts

Full NameChester Himes
BirthdateJuly 29, 1909
Birth PlaceMissouri
Age (in 2024)114 Years Old
ZodiacLeo
OccupationNovelist

Chester Himes Age & Birthday

Chester Himes is best known as Novelist who has born on July 29, 1909 in Missouri. Currently, Chester Himes is 114 years, 7 months and 30 days old. Chester Himes will celebrate 115th birthday on Monday, 29th of July 2024. Below the countdown to Chester Himes upcoming birthday.

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Chester Himes Biography

About

An American writer known for his Harlem Detective series, he also published the popular 1945 novel, If He Hollers Let Him Go. He was a recipient of the Grand Prix de Litterature Policiere.

Before Fame

He was sentenced to 20 to 25 years in prison for armed robbery; he served seven years of this sentence.

Trivia

He moved to France in the 1950s.

Family Life

He married Jean Johnson in 1936.

Associated With

He was a friend of Malcolm X.

Top Asked Questions about Chester Himes

How old is Chester Himes in 2024?

Chester Himes is 114 years old today.

When was Chester Himes born?

Chester Himes was born on July 29, 1909 in Missouri.

What is Chester Himes zodiac sign?

Chester Himes zodiac sign is Leo.

What was Chester Himes best known for?

Chester Himes was best known as Novelist.

Fun Facts about Chester Himes's Birthday

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

  • Chester Himes was born on Thursday, 210th day / 30th week of 1909
  • Chester Himes has Leo zodiac sign and Fire element based on western astrology
  • Roman numeral of Chester Himes birthday is XXIX.VII.MCMIX
  • Chester Himes's birthstone is Ruby
  • Chester Himes's birth flower is Water Lily that symbolize joyful, fickleness, sweet & magic
  • Chester Himes age in year is 114 years old
  • Chester Himes age in month is 1375 months old
  • Chester Himes age in day is 41881 days old
  • Chester Himes age in hour is 1005144 hours old
  • Chester Himes age in minute is 60308640 minutes old
  • Chester Himes age in second is 3618518400 seconds old
  • Next Chester Himes birthday is on Tuesday, July 29th 2025
  • Chester Himes age in next birthday (2025) is 115 years old

Historical Events on Chester Himes Birthday (July 29)

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

YearEvent
1973Driver Roger Williamson is killed during the Dutch Grand Prix, after a suspected tire failure causes his car to pitch into the barriers at high speed.
1976In New York City, David Berkowitz (a.k.a. the "Son of Sam") kills one person and seriously wounds another in the first of a series of attacks.
1980Iran adopts a new "holy" flag after the Islamic Revolution.
1981A worldwide television audience of around 750 million people watch the wedding of Charles, Prince of Wales, and Lady Diana Spencer at St Paul's Cathedral in London.
1981After impeachment on June 21, Abolhassan Banisadr flees with Massoud Rajavi to Paris, in an Iranian Air Force Boeing 707, piloted by Colonel Behzad Moezzi, to form the National Council of Resistance of Iran.
1987British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and President of France François Mitterrand sign the agreement to build a tunnel under the English Channel (Eurotunnel).
1987Prime Minister of India Rajiv Gandhi and President of Sri Lanka J. R. Jayewardene sign the Indo-Sri Lanka Accord on ethnic issues.
1993The Supreme Court of Israel acquits alleged Nazi death camp guard John Demjanjuk of all charges and he is set free.
1996The child protection portion of the Communications Decency Act is struck down by a U.S. federal court as too broad.
2005Astronomers announce their discovery of the dwarf planet Eris.
2010An overloaded passenger ferry capsizes on the Kasai River in Bandundu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, resulting in at least 80 deaths.
2013Two passenger trains collide in the Swiss municipality of Granges-près-Marnand near Lausanne injuring 25 people.
2015The first piece of suspected debris from Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 is discovered on Réunion Island.
2019The 2019 Altamira prison riot between rival Brazilian drug gangs leaves 62 dead.
2021The International Space Station temporarily spins out of control, moving the ISS 45 degrees out of attitude, following an engine malfunction of Russian module Nauka.
1984The birth of Chad Billingsley, American baseball player
1984The birth of Wilson Palacios, Honduran footballer
1985The birth of Besart Berisha, Albanian footballer
1985The birth of Okinoumi Ayumi, Japanese sumo wrestler
1985The birth of Simon Santoso, Indonesian badminton player
1988The birth of Tarjei Bø, Norwegian biathlete
1989The birth of Grit Šadeiko, Estonian heptathlete
1990The birth of Shin Se-kyung, South Korean actress, singer and model
1991The birth of Dale Copley, Australian rugby league player
1991The birth of Irakli Logua, Russian footballer
1992The birth of Karen Torrez, Bolivian swimmer
1993The birth of Nicole Melichar, American tennis player
1993The birth of Dak Prescott, American football player
1994The birth of Liam O'Brien, Canadian ice hockey player
1998The birth of Mirjam Björklund, Swedish tennis player
2013The death of Tony Gaze, Australian soldier, pilot, and race car driver (b. 1920)
2013The death of Munir Hussain, Indian cricketer and sportscaster (b. 1929)
2014The death of M. Caldwell Butler, American soldier, lawyer, and politician (b. 1925)
2014The death of Jon R. Cavaiani, English-American sergeant, Medal of Honor recipient (b. 1943)
2014The death of Giorgio Gaslini, Italian pianist and composer (b. 1929)
2014The death of María Antonia Iglesias, Spanish journalist and author (b. 1945)
2014The death of Péter Kiss, Hungarian engineer and politician (b. 1959)
2014The death of Idris Muhammad, American drummer and composer (b. 1939)
2014The death of Thomas R. St. George, American soldier and author (b. 1919)
2015The death of Antony Holland, English-Canadian actor, director, and playwright (b. 1920)
2015The death of Peter O'Sullevan, Anglo-Irish sportscaster (b. 1918)
2015The death of Mike Pyle, American football player and sportscaster (b. 1939)
2015The death of Franklin H. Westervelt, American computer scientist, engineer, and academic (b. 1930)
2018The death of Oliver Dragojević, Croatian recording artist (b. 1947)
2018The death of Nikolai Volkoff, Yugoslav-born American professional wrestler (b. 1947)

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