David Leestma Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts
Updated at April 28, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team
David Leestma Facts
| Full Name | David Leestma |
|---|---|
| Birthdate | May 06, 1949 |
| Birth Place | Muskegon, MI |
| Age (in 2024) | 74 Years Old |
| Zodiac | Taurus |
| Occupation | Astronaut |
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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 74 years, 11 months and 22 days old. David Leestma will celebrate 75th birthday on Monday, 6th of May 2024. Below the countdown to David Leestma upcoming birthday.
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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 74 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 74 years old
- David Leestma age in month is 899 months old
- David Leestma age in day is 27386 days old
- David Leestma age in hour is 657264 hours old
- David Leestma age in minute is 39435840 minutes old
- David Leestma age in second is 2366150400 seconds old
- Next David Leestma birthday is on Tuesday, May 6th 2025
- David Leestma age in next birthday (2025) is 75 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.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1976 | The 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. |
| 1983 | The Hitler Diaries are revealed as a hoax after being examined by new experts. |
| 1984 | One hundred and three Korean Martyrs are canonized by Pope John Paul II in Seoul. |
| 1988 | All thirty-six passengers and crew were killed when Widerøe Flight 710 crashed into Mt. Torghatten in Brønnøy. |
| 1994 | Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom and French President François Mitterrand officiate at the opening of the Channel Tunnel. |
| 1996 | The body of former CIA director William Colby is found washed up on a riverbank in southern Maryland, eight days after he disappeared. |
| 1997 | The Bank of England is given independence from political control, the most significant change in the bank's 300-year history. |
| 1998 | Kerry 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. |
| 1998 | Steve Jobs of Apple Inc. unveils the first iMac. |
| 1999 | The first elections to the devolved Scottish Parliament and Welsh Assembly are held. |
| 2001 | During a trip to Syria, Pope John Paul II becomes the first pope to enter a mosque. |
| 2002 | Dutch politician Pim Fortuyn is assassinated following a radio-interview at the Mediapark in Hilversum. |
| 2002 | Founding of SpaceX. |
| 2010 | In just 36 minutes, the Dow-Jones average plunged nearly 1,000 points in what is known as the 2010 Flash Crash. |
| 2013 | Three women, kidnapped and missing for more than a decade, are found alive in Cleveland, Ohio, in the United States. |
| 1987 | The birth of Dries Mertens, Belgian footballer |
| 1987 | The birth of Meek Mill, American rapper |
| 1987 | The birth of Adrienne Warren, American actress |
| 1988 | The birth of Ryan Anderson, American basketball player |
| 1988 | The birth of Dakota Kai, New Zealander professional wrestler |
| 1989 | The birth of Dominika Cibulková, Slovak tennis player |
| 1989 | The birth of Jesse Hughes, Canadian DJ and producer |
| 1990 | The birth of José Altuve, Venezuelan baseball player |
| 1992 | The birth of Brendan Gallagher, Canadian ice hockey player |
| 1992 | The birth of Byun Baekhyun, South Korean musician and actor |
| 1992 | The birth of Jonas Valančiūnas, Lithuanian professional basketball player |
| 1993 | The birth of Gustavo Gómez, Paraguayan footballer |
| 1994 | The birth of Mateo Kovačić, Austrian-Croatian footballer |
| 1997 | The birth of Duncan Scott, Scottish swimmer |
| 2019 | The birth of Archie Mountbatten-Windsor, British royal |
| 2013 | The death of Michelangelo Spensieri, Italian-Canadian lawyer and politician (b. 1949) |
| 2014 | The death of Wil Albeda, Dutch economist and politician, Dutch Minister of Social Affairs (b. 1925) |
| 2014 | The death of William H. Dana, American pilot, engineer, and astronaut (b. 1930) |
| 2014 | The death of Jimmy Ellis, American boxer (b. 1940) |
| 2014 | The death of Billy Harrell, American baseball player and scout (b. 1928) |
| 2014 | The death of Antony Hopkins, English pianist, composer, and conductor (b. 1921) |
| 2014 | The death of Maria Lassnig, Austrian painter and academic (b. 1919) |
| 2014 | The death of Farley Mowat, Canadian environmentalist and author (b. 1921) |
| 2015 | The death of Novera Ahmed, Bangladeshi sculptor (b. 1930) |
| 2015 | The death of Denise McCluggage, American race car driver and journalist (b. 1927) |
| 2015 | The death of Jim Wright, American soldier, lawyer, and politician, 56th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives (b. 1922) |
| 2016 | The death of Patrick Ekeng, Cameroonian footballer (b. 1990) |
| 2016 | The death of Reg Grundy, Australian businessman (b. 1923) |
| 2021 | The death of Kentaro Miura, Japanese manga artist (b. 1966) |
| 2022 | The death of George Pérez, American comic book artist and writer (b. 1954) |
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