Chris Van Allsburg Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at December 12, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

Chris Van Allsburg Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac & Family

Chris Van Allsburg Facts

Full Name	Chris Van Allsburg
Birthdate	June 18, 1949
Birth Place	Grand Rapids, MI
Age (in 2024)	75 Years Old
Zodiac	Gemini
Occupation	Children's Author

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Chris Van Allsburg Age & Birthday

Chris Van Allsburg is best known as Children's Author who has born on June 18, 1949 in Grand Rapids, MI. Currently, Chris Van Allsburg is 75 years, 5 months and 24 days old. Chris Van Allsburg will celebrate 76th birthday on Wednesday, 18th of June 2025. Below the countdown to Chris Van Allsburg upcoming birthday.

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Chris Van Allsburg Biography

About

American children's book author and illustrator best known for Jumanji and The Polar Express. He won two won two Caldecott Medals for his illustrations, in 1982 and 1986.

Before Fame

He studied sculpture at the University of Michigan and the Rhode Island School of Design and he opened his own sculpture studio before focusing on his writing.

Trivia

He was also a Caldecott runner-up in 1980 for The Garden of Abdul Gasazi.

Family Life

He married Lisa Van Allsburg, and they had two daughters: Sophia and Anna.

Associated With

His story, The Mysteries of Harris Burdick, which he wrote and illustrated, was the inspiration for "The House on Maple Street" by Stephen King.

Top Asked Questions about Chris Van Allsburg

How old is Chris Van Allsburg in 2024?

Chris Van Allsburg is 75 years old today.

When was Chris Van Allsburg born?

Chris Van Allsburg was born on June 18, 1949 in Grand Rapids, MI.

What is Chris Van Allsburg zodiac sign?

Chris Van Allsburg zodiac sign is Gemini.

What was Chris Van Allsburg best known for?

Chris Van Allsburg was best known as Children's Author.

Fun Facts about Chris Van Allsburg's Birthday

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

Chris Van Allsburg was born on Saturday, 169^th day / 24^th week of 1949
Chris Van Allsburg has Gemini zodiac sign and Air element based on western astrology
Roman numeral of Chris Van Allsburg birthday is XVIII.VI.MCMXLIX
Chris Van Allsburg's birthstone is Pearl
Chris Van Allsburg's birth flower is Rose that symbolize love, gratitude & appreciation
Chris Van Allsburg age in year is 75 years old
Chris Van Allsburg age in month is 905 months old
Chris Van Allsburg age in day is 27571 days old
Chris Van Allsburg age in hour is 661704 hours old
Chris Van Allsburg age in minute is 39702240 minutes old
Chris Van Allsburg age in second is 2382134400 seconds old
Next Chris Van Allsburg birthday is on Wednesday, June 18th 2025
Chris Van Allsburg age in next birthday (2025) is 76 years old
Learn more interesting facts about June 18, 1949 birthday

Historical Events on Chris Van Allsburg Birthday (June 18)

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

Year	Event
1958	Benjamin Britten's one-act opera Noye's Fludde premiered at the Aldeburgh Festival.
1965	Vietnam War: The United States Air Force uses B-52 bombers to attack guerrilla fighters in South Vietnam.
1972	Staines air disaster: One hundred eighteen people are killed when a BEA H.S. Trident crashes minutes after takeoff from London's Heathrow Airport.
1979	SALT II is signed by the United States and the Soviet Union.
1981	The Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk, the first operational aircraft initially designed around stealth technology, makes its first flight.
1982	Italian banker Roberto Calvi's body is discovered hanging beneath Blackfriars Bridge in London, England.
1983	Space Shuttle program: STS-7, Astronaut Sally Ride becomes the first American woman in space.
1983	Mona Mahmudnizhad, together with nine other women of the Baháʼí Faith, is sentenced to death and hanged in Shiraz, Iran over her religious beliefs.
1984	A major clash between about 5,000 police and a similar number of miners takes place at Orgreave, South Yorkshire, during the 1984-85 UK miners' strike.
1994	The Troubles: Members of the Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) attack a crowded pub with assault rifles in Loughinisland, Northern Ireland. Six Catholic civilians are killed and five wounded. It was crowded with people watching the 1994 FIFA World Cup.
1998	Propair Flight 420 crashes near Montréal-Mirabel International Airport in Quebec, Canada, killing 11.
2006	The first Kazakh space satellite, KazSat-1 is launched.
2007	The Charleston Sofa Super Store fire happened in Charleston, South Carolina, killing nine firefighters.
2009	The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO), a NASA robotic spacecraft is launched.
2018	An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 strikes northern Osaka.
1989	The birth of Chris Harris Jr., American football player
1990	The birth of Luke Adam, Canadian ice hockey player
1990	The birth of Sandra Izbașa, Romanian gymnast
1990	The birth of Derek Stepan, American ice hockey player
1990	The birth of Christian Taylor, American triple jumper
1993	The birth of Dennis Lloyd, Israeli musician, producer, singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist
1994	The birth of Sean McMahon, Australian rugby player
1994	The birth of Takeoff, American rapper (d. 2022)
1995	The birth of Maxim Kovtun, Russian figure skater
1996	The birth of Alen Halilović, Croatian footballer
1996	The birth of Niki Wories, Dutch figure skater
1997	The birth of Katharina Hobgarski, German tennis player
1997	The birth of Latrell Mitchell, Australian rugby league player
1999	The birth of Choi Ye-won, South Korean singer and actress
1999	The birth of Trippie Redd, American rapper
2014	The death of Johnny Mann, American singer-songwriter and conductor (b. 1928)
2014	The death of Claire Martin, Canadian author (b. 1914)
2014	The death of Vladimir Popovkin, Russian general (b. 1957)
2014	The death of Horace Silver, American pianist and composer (b. 1928)
2015	The death of Phil Austin, American comedian, actor, and screenwriter (b. 1941)
2015	The death of Ralph J. Roberts, American businessman, co-founded Comcast (b. 1920)
2015	The death of Danny Villanueva, American football player and broadcaster, co-founded Univision (b. 1937)
2015	The death of Allen Weinstein, American historian and academic (b. 1937)
2016	The death of Jeppiaar, Indian educationist, founder and chancellor of Sathyabama University (b. 1931)
2018	The death of XXXTentacion, American rapper (b. 1998)
2018	The death of Big Van Vader (also known as Vader) American professional wrestler (b. 1955)
2018	The death of Jimmy Wopo, American rapper (b. 1997)
2020	The death of Vera Lynn, English singer who was the "Forces' Sweetheart" in World War II (b. 1917)
2022	The death of Uffe Ellemann-Jensen, Danish politician, minister of foreign affairs (b. 1941)
2022	The death of Adibah Noor, Malaysian actress, singer, master of ceremonies (b. 1970)

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