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Craig Thomas Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at March 28, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

Craig Thomas Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac &  Family

Craig Thomas Facts

Full NameCraig Thomas
BirthdateNovember 24, 1942
Birth PlaceWales
Age (in 2024)81 Years Old
ZodiacSagittarius
OccupationNovelist

Craig Thomas Age & Birthday

Craig Thomas is best known as Novelist who has born on November 24, 1942 in Wales. Currently, Craig Thomas is 81 years, 4 months and 4 days old. Craig Thomas will celebrate 82nd birthday on Sunday, 24th of November 2024. Below the countdown to Craig Thomas upcoming birthday.

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Craig Thomas Biography

About

A Welsh author of thriller novels, he is particularly known for his Mitchell Gant book series. His 1977 work, Firefox, brought him to international prominence.

Before Fame

He graduated from University College, Cardiff and subsequently taught English at various grammar schools in England's West Midlands region. He published his first novel, Rat Trap, in 1976.

Trivia

He is often credited with inventing the techno-thriller sub-genre, which was later made famous by Tom Clancy.

Family Life

He was the son of a tabloid writer known as JBG Thomas. He died of leukemia and pneumonia at the age of sixty-eight and was survived by his wife, Jill.

Associated With

He skyrocketed to international fame after his novel, Firefox, was adapted into a film by director Clint Eastwood.

Top Asked Questions about Craig Thomas

How old is Craig Thomas in 2024?

Craig Thomas is 81 years old today.

When was Craig Thomas born?

Craig Thomas was born on November 24, 1942 in Wales.

What is Craig Thomas zodiac sign?

Craig Thomas zodiac sign is Sagittarius.

What was Craig Thomas best known for?

Craig Thomas was best known as Novelist.

Fun Facts about Craig Thomas's Birthday

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

  • Craig Thomas was born on Tuesday, 328th day / 48th week of 1942
  • Craig Thomas has Sagittarius zodiac sign and Fire element based on western astrology
  • Roman numeral of Craig Thomas birthday is XXIV.XI.MCMXLII
  • Craig Thomas's birthstone is Topaz
  • Craig Thomas's birth flower is Chrysanthemum that symbolize cheerfulness, friendship & abundance
  • Craig Thomas age in year is 81 years old
  • Craig Thomas age in month is 976 months old
  • Craig Thomas age in day is 29710 days old
  • Craig Thomas age in hour is 713040 hours old
  • Craig Thomas age in minute is 42782400 minutes old
  • Craig Thomas age in second is 2566944000 seconds old
  • Next Craig Thomas birthday is on Monday, November 24th 2025
  • Craig Thomas age in next birthday (2025) is 82 years old
  • Learn more interesting facts about November 24, 1942 birthday

Historical Events on Craig Thomas Birthday (November 24)

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

YearEvent
1969Apollo program: The Apollo 12 command module splashes down safely in the Pacific Ocean, ending the second manned mission to land on the Moon.
1971During a severe thunderstorm over Washington state, a hijacker calling himself Dan Cooper (aka D. B. Cooper) parachutes from a Northwest Orient Airlines plane with $200,000 in ransom money. He has never been found.
1973A national speed limit is imposed on the Autobahn in Germany because of the 1973 oil crisis. The speed limit lasts only four months.
1974Donald Johanson and Tom Gray discover the 40% complete Australopithecus afarensis skeleton, nicknamed "Lucy" (after The Beatles song "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds"), in the Awash Valley of Ethiopia's Afar Depression.
1976The Çaldıran-Muradiye earthquake in eastern Turkey kills between 4,000 and 5,000 people.
1989After a week of mass protests against the Communist regime known as the Velvet Revolution, Miloš Jakeš and the entire Politburo of the Czechoslovak Communist Party resign from office. This brings an effective end to Communist rule in Czechoslovakia.
1992China Southern Airlines Flight 3943 crashes on approach to Guilin Qifengling Airport in Guilin, China, killing all 141 people on board.
2009The Avdhela Project, an Aromanian digital library and cultural initiative, is founded in Bucharest, Romania.
2012A fire at a clothing factory in Dhaka, Bangladesh, kills at least 112 people.
2013Iran signs an interim agreement with the P5+1 countries, limiting its nuclear program in exchange for reduced sanctions.
2015A Russian Air Force Sukhoi Su-24 fighter jet is shot down by the Turkish Air Force over the Syria–Turkey border, killing one of the two pilots; a Russian marine is also killed during a subsequent rescue effort.
2015A terrorist attack on a hotel in Al-Arish, Egypt, kills at least seven people and injures 12 others.
2015An explosion on a bus carrying Tunisian Presidential Guard personnel in Tunisia's capital Tunis leaves at least 14 people dead.
2016The government of Colombia and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia—People's Army sign a revised peace deal, bringing an end to the country's more than 50-year-long civil war.
2022Five days after the general elections which resulted in a hung parliament, opposition leader and former deputy prime minister Anwar Ibrahim is officially named as the 10th prime minister of Malaysia.
1983The birth of José López, Venezuelan baseball player
1983The birth of Karine Vanasse, Canadian actress and producer
1984The birth of Maria Höfl-Riesch, German skier
1985The birth of Julia Alexandratou, Greek model, actress, and singer
1985The birth of Tony Hunt, American football player
1986The birth of Pedro León, Spanish footballer
1986The birth of Mohamed Massaquoi, American football player
1990The birth of Sarah Hyland, American actress
1990The birth of Tom Odell, English singer-songwriter
1990The birth of Michael Oldfield, Australian rugby league player
1990The birth of Mario Gaspar, Spanish footballer
1992The birth of Sergei Kulbach, Ukrainian figure skater
1993The birth of Ivi Adamou, Cypriot-Greek singer-songwriter
1993The birth of Joe Pigott, English footballer
1994The birth of Nabil Bentaleb, Algerian footballer
2013The death of Matti Ranin, Finnish actor (b. 1926)
2014The death of Jorge Herrera Delgado, Mexican engineer and politician (b. 1961)
2014The death of Murli Deora, Indian politician, Indian Minister of Corporate Affairs (b. 1937)
2014The death of Peter Henderson, New Zealand rugby player (b. 1926)
2014The death of Nenad Manojlović, Serbian water polo player and manager (b. 1957)
2014The death of Viktor Tikhonov, Russian ice hockey player and coach (b. 1930)
2015The death of Robert Ford, English general (b. 1923)
2015The death of John Forrester, English historian and philosopher (b. 1949)
2015The death of Quincy Monk, American football player (b. 1979)
2015The death of Heinz Oberhummer, Austrian physicist, astronomer, and academic (b. 1941)
2015The death of Douglas W. Shorenstein, American businessman (b. 1955)
2016The death of Paul Futcher, English footballer (b. 1956)
2016The death of Florence Henderson, American actress, singer and television personality (b. 1934)
2019The death of Goo Hara, South Korean singer and actress (b. 1991)
2022The death of Börje Salming, Swedish hockey player (b. 1951)

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