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Christopher Paul Curtis Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at November 21, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

Christopher Paul Curtis Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac &  Family

Christopher Paul Curtis Facts

Full NameChristopher Paul Curtis
BirthdateMay 10, 1953
Birth PlaceFlint, MI
Age (in 2024)71 Years Old
ZodiacTaurus
OccupationChildren's Author

Christopher Paul Curtis Age & Birthday

Christopher Paul Curtis is best known as Children's Author who has born on May 10, 1953 in Flint, MI. Currently, Christopher Paul Curtis is 71 years, 6 months and 11 days old. Christopher Paul Curtis will celebrate 72nd birthday on Saturday, 10th of May 2025. Below the countdown to Christopher Paul Curtis upcoming birthday.

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Christopher Paul Curtis Biography

About

First African American recipient of the Newbery Medal for children's literature, he is best known for works such as Bud, Not Buddy and The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963. His other award-winning books include Elijah of Buxton and The Mighty Miss Malone.

Before Fame

He published his first book the same year he graduated from the University of Michigan-Flint in 1999. Prior to that he worked on a factory assembly line for over a decade in his native Michigan.

Trivia

His work, The Watsons Go to Birmingham--1963, won the Coretta Scott King Award.

Family Life

He grew up in Flint, Michigan. He and his wife, Habon Curtis, had children named Steven, Cydney, Ayaan and Ebyaan.

Associated With

His book, Elijah of Buxton, also won the Coretta Scott King Award.

Top Asked Questions about Christopher Paul Curtis

How old is Christopher Paul Curtis in 2024?

Christopher Paul Curtis is 71 years old today.

When was Christopher Paul Curtis born?

Christopher Paul Curtis was born on May 10, 1953 in Flint, MI.

What is Christopher Paul Curtis zodiac sign?

Christopher Paul Curtis zodiac sign is Taurus.

What was Christopher Paul Curtis best known for?

Christopher Paul Curtis was best known as Children's Author.

Fun Facts about Christopher Paul Curtis's Birthday

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

  • Christopher Paul Curtis was born on Sunday, 130th day / 19th week of 1953
  • Christopher Paul Curtis has Taurus zodiac sign and Earth element based on western astrology
  • Roman numeral of Christopher Paul Curtis birthday is X.V.MCMLIII
  • Christopher Paul Curtis's birthstone is Emerald
  • Christopher Paul Curtis's birth flower is Hawthorn that symbolize happiness, humility & sweetness
  • Christopher Paul Curtis age in year is 71 years old
  • Christopher Paul Curtis age in month is 858 months old
  • Christopher Paul Curtis age in day is 26128 days old
  • Christopher Paul Curtis age in hour is 627072 hours old
  • Christopher Paul Curtis age in minute is 37624320 minutes old
  • Christopher Paul Curtis age in second is 2257459200 seconds old
  • Next Christopher Paul Curtis birthday is on Saturday, May 10th 2025
  • Christopher Paul Curtis age in next birthday (2025) is 72 years old
  • Learn more interesting facts about May 10, 1953 birthday

Historical Events on Christopher Paul Curtis Birthday (May 10)

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

YearEvent
1961Air France Flight 406 is destroyed by a bomb over the Sahara, killing 78.
1962Marvel Comics publishes the first issue of The Incredible Hulk.
1967The Northrop M2-F2 crashes on landing, becoming the inspiration for the novel Cyborg and TV series The Six Million Dollar Man.
1969Vietnam War: The Battle of Dong Ap Bia begins with an assault on Hill 937. It will ultimately become known as Hamburger Hill.
1975Sony introduces the Betamax videocassette recorder.
1993In Thailand, a fire at the Kader Toy Factory kills over 200 workers.
1994Nelson Mandela is inaugurated as South Africa's first black president.
1996A blizzard strikes Mount Everest, killing eight climbers by the next day.
1997The 7.3 Mw Qayen earthquake strikes Iran's Khorasan Province killing 1,567 people.
2002FBI agent Robert Hanssen is sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole for selling United States secrets to Russia for $1.4 million in cash and diamonds.
2005A hand grenade thrown by Vladimir Arutyunian lands about 20 m from U.S. President George W. Bush while he is giving a speech to a crowd in Tbilisi, Georgia, but it malfunctions and does not detonate.
2012The Damascus bombings are carried out using a pair of car bombs detonated by suicide bombers outside a military intelligence complex in Damascus, Syria, killing 55 people.
2013One World Trade Center becomes the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere.
2017Syrian civil war: The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) capture the last footholds of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) in Al-Tabqah, bringing the Battle of Tabqa to an end.
2022Queen Elizabeth II misses the State Opening of Parliament for the first time in 59 years. It was the first time that a new session of Parliament was opened jointly by the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Cambridge acting as Counsellors of State.
1981The birth of Humberto Suazo, Chilean footballer
1983The birth of Gustav Fridolin, Swedish journalist and politician, Swedish Minister of Education
1984The birth of Edward Mujica, Venezuelan baseball player
1985The birth of Ryan Getzlaf, Canadian ice hockey player
1985The birth of Jon Schofield, English canoe racer
1987The birth of Wilson Chandler, American basketball player
1990The birth of Salvador Pérez, Venezuelan baseball player
1990The birth of Ivana Španović, Serbian long jumper
1995The birth of Missy Franklin, American swimmer
1995The birth of Gabriella Papadakis, French ice dancer
1996The birth of Tyus Jones, American basketball player
1996The birth of Kateřina Siniaková, Czech tennis player
1997The birth of Brittany Broski, American comedian and singer
1997The birth of Richarlison, Brazilian footballer
1998The birth of Priscilla Hon, Australian tennis player
2002The death of Yves Robert, French actor, director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1920)
2003The death of Milan Vukcevich, Serbian-American chemist and chess player (b. 1937)
2006The death of Soraya, Colombian-American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (b. 1969)
2008The death of Leyla Gencer, Turkish soprano (b. 1928)
2010The death of Frank Frazetta, American illustrator and painter (b. 1928)
2012The death of Horst Faas, German photographer and journalist (b. 1933)
2012The death of Carroll Shelby, American race car driver and designer (b. 1923)
2012The death of Gunnar Sønsteby, Norwegian captain and author (b. 1918)
2015The death of Chris Burden, American sculptor, illustrator, and academic (b. 1946)
2018The death of David Goodall, Australian botanist and ecologist (b. 1914)
2019The death of Alfredo Pérez Rubalcaba, Spanish politician and chemist (b. 1951)
2020The death of Betty Wright, American soul singer (b. 1953)
2021The death of Pauline Tinsley, British soprano (b. 1928)
2022The death of Bob Lanier, American professional basketball player (b. 1948)
2022The death of Leonid Kravchuk, Ukrainian politician (b.1934)

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