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Dian Fossey Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at December 12, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

Dian Fossey Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac &  Family

Dian Fossey Facts

Full NameDian Fossey
BirthdateJanuary 16, 1932
Birth PlaceSan Francisco, CA
Age (in 2024)92 Years Old
ZodiacCapricorn
OccupationZoologist

Dian Fossey Age & Birthday

Dian Fossey is best known as Zoologist who has born on January 16, 1932 in San Francisco, CA. Currently, Dian Fossey is 92 years, 10 months and 27 days old. Dian Fossey will celebrate 93rd birthday on Thursday, 16th of January 2025. Below the countdown to Dian Fossey upcoming birthday.

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Dian Fossey Biography

About

American zoologist who studied gorilla groups in Rwanda and was an advocate against poaching. Her 1983 book, Gorillas in the Mist shed light on the mountain gorillas at Karisoke Research Center. 

Before Fame

She received a bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from San Jose State College. 

Trivia

Her murder in 1985 is still unsolved but people believe that she was killed those who viewed her as an impediment to the touristic and financial exploitation of the gorillas. 

Family Life

Her father, George E. Fossey III, was a US Navy sailor. She was romantically involved with National Geographic photographer Bob Campbell. 

Associated With

She was friends and colleagues with Jane Goodall. 

Top Asked Questions about Dian Fossey

How old is Dian Fossey in 2024?

Dian Fossey is 92 years old today.

When was Dian Fossey born?

Dian Fossey was born on January 16, 1932 in San Francisco, CA.

What is Dian Fossey zodiac sign?

Dian Fossey zodiac sign is Capricorn.

What was Dian Fossey best known for?

Dian Fossey was best known as Zoologist.

Fun Facts about Dian Fossey's Birthday

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

  • Dian Fossey was born on Saturday, 16th day / 02nd week of 1932
  • Dian Fossey has Capricorn zodiac sign and Earth element based on western astrology
  • Roman numeral of Dian Fossey birthday is XVI.I.MCMXXXII
  • Dian Fossey's birthstone is Garnet
  • Dian Fossey's birth flower is Carnation that symbolize fascination, distinction & love
  • Dian Fossey age in year is 92 years old
  • Dian Fossey age in month is 1114 months old
  • Dian Fossey age in day is 33934 days old
  • Dian Fossey age in hour is 814416 hours old
  • Dian Fossey age in minute is 48864960 minutes old
  • Dian Fossey age in second is 2931897600 seconds old
  • Next Dian Fossey birthday is on Thursday, January 16th 2025
  • Dian Fossey age in next birthday (2025) is 93 years old
  • Learn more interesting facts about January 16, 1932 birthday

Historical Events on Dian Fossey Birthday (January 16)

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

YearEvent
1983Turkish Airlines Flight 158 crashes at Ankara EsenboÄŸa Airport in Ankara, Turkey, killing 47 and injuring 20.
1991Coalition Forces go to war with Iraq, beginning the Gulf War.
1992El Salvador officials and rebel leaders sign the Chapultepec Peace Accords in Mexico City, Mexico ending the 12-year Salvadoran Civil War that claimed at least 75,000 lives.
1995An avalanche hits the Icelandic village Súðavík, destroying 25 homes and burying 26 people, 14 of whom died.
2001Second Congo War: Congolese President Laurent-Désiré Kabila is assassinated by one of his own bodyguards in Kinshasa.
2001US President Bill Clinton awards former President Theodore Roosevelt a posthumous Medal of Honor for his service in the Spanish-American War.
2002War in Afghanistan: The UN Security Council unanimously establishes an arms embargo and the freezing of assets of Osama bin Laden, al-Qaeda, and the remaining members of the Taliban.
2003The Space Shuttle Columbia takes off for mission STS-107 which would be its final one. Columbia disintegrated 16 days later on re-entry.
2006Ellen Johnson Sirleaf is sworn in as Liberia's new president. She becomes Africa's first female elected head of state.
2011Syrian civil war: The Movement for a Democratic Society (TEV-DEM) is established with the stated goal of re-organizing Syria along the lines of democratic confederalism.
2012The Mali War begins when Tuareg militias start fighting the Malian government for independence.
2016Thirty-three out of 126 freed hostages are injured and 23 killed in terrorist attacks in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso on a hotel and a nearby restaurant.
2018Myanmar police open fire on a group of ethnic Rakhine protesters, killing seven and wounding twelve.
2020The first impeachment of Donald Trump formally moves into its trial phase in the United States Senate.
2020The United States Senate ratifies the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement as a replacement for NAFTA.
1985The birth of Joe Flacco, American football player
1986The birth of Johannes Rahn, German footballer
1986The birth of Mark Trumbo, American baseball player
1986The birth of Reto Ziegler, Swiss footballer
1987The birth of Jake Epstein, Canadian actor
1987The birth of Charlotte Henshaw, English swimmer
1988The birth of Nicklas Bendtner, Danish footballer
1988The birth of Jorge Torres Nilo, Mexican footballer
1991The birth of Matt Duchene, Canadian ice hockey player
1993The birth of Hannes Anier, Estonian footballer
1993The birth of Amandine Hesse, French tennis player
1995The birth of Mikaela Turik, Australian-Canadian cricketer
1996The birth of Jennie Kim, Korean singer
1997The birth of Brendan Donovan, American baseball player
2003The birth of Adriana Hernández, Mexican rhythmic gymnast
2015The death of Miriam Akavia, Polish-Israeli author and translator (b. 1927)
2015The death of Yao Beina, Chinese singer (b. 1981)
2016The death of Joannis Avramidis, Greek sculptor (b. 1922)
2016The death of Ted Marchibroda, American football player and coach (b. 1931)
2017The death of Eugene Cernan, American captain, pilot, and astronaut (b. 1934)
2018The death of Ed Doolan, British radio presenter (b. 1941)
2018The death of Oliver Ivanović, Kosovo Serb politician (b. 1953)
2019The death of John C. Bogle, American businessman, investor, and philanthropist (b. 1929)
2019The death of Lorna Doom, American musician (b. 1958)
2019The death of Chris Wilson, Australian musician (b. 1956)
2020The death of Christopher Tolkien, British academic and editor (b. 1924)
2021The death of Pedro Trebbau, German-born Venezuelan zoologist (b. 1929)
2021The death of Chris Cramer, British journalist (b.1948)
2021The death of Phil Spector, American record producer, songwriter (b. 1939)
2022The death of Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, Former Malian President (b. 1945)

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