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David Leestma Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at November 2, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

David Leestma Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac &  Family

David Leestma Facts

Full NameDavid Leestma
BirthdateMay 06, 1949
Birth PlaceMuskegon, MI
Age (in 2024)75 Years Old
ZodiacTaurus
OccupationAstronaut

David Leestma Age & Birthday

David Leestma is best known as Astronaut who has born on May 06, 1949 in Muskegon, MI. Currently, David Leestma is 75 years, 5 months and 27 days old. David Leestma will celebrate 76th birthday on Tuesday, 6th of May 2025. Below the countdown to David Leestma upcoming birthday.

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David Leestma Biography

About

Former U.S. Navy captain and NASA astronaut who served on three Space Shuttle missions. He flew aboard the Challenger, Columbia, and Atlantis.

Before Fame

He earned a degree in aeronautical engineering from the Unites States Naval Academy.

Trivia

He received the NASA Outstanding Leadership Medal in 1993 and 1994.

Family Life

He married Patti K. Opp.

Associated With

He and John Blaha were both members of NASA Astronaut Group 9.

Top Asked Questions about David Leestma

How old is David Leestma in 2024?

David Leestma is 75 years old today.

When was David Leestma born?

David Leestma was born on May 06, 1949 in Muskegon, MI.

What is David Leestma zodiac sign?

David Leestma zodiac sign is Taurus.

What was David Leestma best known for?

David Leestma was best known as Astronaut.

Fun Facts about David Leestma's Birthday

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

  • David Leestma was born on Friday, 126th day / 18th week of 1949
  • David Leestma has Taurus zodiac sign and Earth element based on western astrology
  • Roman numeral of David Leestma birthday is VI.V.MCMXLIX
  • David Leestma's birthstone is Emerald
  • David Leestma's birth flower is Hawthorn that symbolize happiness, humility & sweetness
  • David Leestma age in year is 75 years old
  • David Leestma age in month is 905 months old
  • David Leestma age in day is 27574 days old
  • David Leestma age in hour is 661776 hours old
  • David Leestma age in minute is 39706560 minutes old
  • David Leestma age in second is 2382393600 seconds old
  • Next David Leestma birthday is on Tuesday, May 6th 2025
  • David Leestma age in next birthday (2025) is 76 years old
  • Learn more interesting facts about May 06, 1949 birthday

Historical Events on David Leestma Birthday (May 06)

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

YearEvent
1976The 6.5 Mw  Friuli earthquake affected Northern Italy with a maximum Mercalli intensity of X (Extreme), leaving 900-978 dead and 1,700-2,400 injured.
1983The Hitler Diaries are revealed as a hoax after being examined by new experts.
1984One hundred and three Korean Martyrs are canonized by Pope John Paul II in Seoul.
1988All thirty-six passengers and crew were killed when Widerøe Flight 710 crashed into Mt. Torghatten in Brønnøy.
1994Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom and French President François Mitterrand officiate at the opening of the Channel Tunnel.
1996The body of former CIA director William Colby is found washed up on a riverbank in southern Maryland, eight days after he disappeared.
1997The Bank of England is given independence from political control, the most significant change in the bank's 300-year history.
1998Kerry Wood strikes out 20 Houston Astros to tie the major league record held by Roger Clemens. He threw a one-hitter and did not walk a batter in his fifth career start.
1998Steve Jobs of Apple Inc. unveils the first iMac.
1999The first elections to the devolved Scottish Parliament and Welsh Assembly are held.
2001During a trip to Syria, Pope John Paul II becomes the first pope to enter a mosque.
2002Dutch politician Pim Fortuyn is assassinated following a radio-interview at the Mediapark in Hilversum.
2002Founding of SpaceX.
2010In just 36 minutes, the Dow-Jones average plunged nearly 1,000 points in what is known as the 2010 Flash Crash.
2013Three women, kidnapped and missing for more than a decade, are found alive in Cleveland, Ohio, in the United States.
1987The birth of Dries Mertens, Belgian footballer
1987The birth of Meek Mill, American rapper
1987The birth of Adrienne Warren, American actress
1988The birth of Ryan Anderson, American basketball player
1988The birth of Dakota Kai, New Zealander professional wrestler
1989The birth of Dominika Cibulková, Slovak tennis player
1989The birth of Jesse Hughes, Canadian DJ and producer
1990The birth of José Altuve, Venezuelan baseball player
1992The birth of Brendan Gallagher, Canadian ice hockey player
1992The birth of Byun Baekhyun, South Korean musician and actor
1992The birth of Jonas Valančiūnas, Lithuanian professional basketball player
1993The birth of Gustavo Gómez, Paraguayan footballer
1994The birth of Mateo Kovačić, Austrian-Croatian footballer
1997The birth of Duncan Scott, Scottish swimmer
2019The birth of Archie Mountbatten-Windsor, British royal
2013The death of Michelangelo Spensieri, Italian-Canadian lawyer and politician (b. 1949)
2014The death of Wil Albeda, Dutch economist and politician, Dutch Minister of Social Affairs (b. 1925)
2014The death of William H. Dana, American pilot, engineer, and astronaut (b. 1930)
2014The death of Jimmy Ellis, American boxer (b. 1940)
2014The death of Billy Harrell, American baseball player and scout (b. 1928)
2014The death of Antony Hopkins, English pianist, composer, and conductor (b. 1921)
2014The death of Maria Lassnig, Austrian painter and academic (b. 1919)
2014The death of Farley Mowat, Canadian environmentalist and author (b. 1921)
2015The death of Novera Ahmed, Bangladeshi sculptor (b. 1930)
2015The death of Denise McCluggage, American race car driver and journalist (b. 1927)
2015The death of Jim Wright, American soldier, lawyer, and politician, 56th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives (b. 1922)
2016The death of Patrick Ekeng, Cameroonian footballer (b. 1990)
2016The death of Reg Grundy, Australian businessman (b. 1923)
2021The death of Kentaro Miura, Japanese manga artist (b. 1966)
2022The death of George Pérez, American comic book artist and writer (b. 1954)

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