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Donald Johanson Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at November 21, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

Donald Johanson Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac &  Family

Donald Johanson Facts

Full NameDonald Johanson
BirthdateJune 28, 1943
Birth PlaceIllinois
Age (in 2024)81 Years Old
ZodiacCancer
OccupationPaleontologist

Donald Johanson Age & Birthday

Donald Johanson is best known as Paleontologist who has born on June 28, 1943 in Illinois. Currently, Donald Johanson is 81 years, 4 months and 23 days old. Donald Johanson will celebrate 82nd birthday on Saturday, 28th of June 2025. Below the countdown to Donald Johanson upcoming birthday.

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Donald Johanson Biography

About

Chicago-born paleoanthropologist who was part of the team that, in 1974, discovered the "Lucy," a hominid australopithecine fossil in Ethiopia. He also founded the Institute of Human Origins in Berkeley, California in 1981.

Before Fame

He studied at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and later received his Ph.D. from the University of Chicago.

Trivia

He taught at Case Western Reserve University and Arizona State University, and founded the Institute of Human Origins in Berkeley, California.

Family Life

He and fellow paleoanthropologists, Maurice Taieb and Yves Coppens, were responsible for discovering "Lucy," which at the time was the oldest humanoid fossil.

Associated With

His fossil discovery was named "Lucy" after the famous Beatles' song, "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" (written by John Lennon).

Top Asked Questions about Donald Johanson

How old is Donald Johanson in 2024?

Donald Johanson is 81 years old today.

When was Donald Johanson born?

Donald Johanson was born on June 28, 1943 in Illinois.

What is Donald Johanson zodiac sign?

Donald Johanson zodiac sign is Cancer.

What was Donald Johanson best known for?

Donald Johanson was best known as Paleontologist.

Fun Facts about Donald Johanson's Birthday

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

  • Donald Johanson was born on Monday, 179th day / 26th week of 1943
  • Donald Johanson has Cancer zodiac sign and Water element based on western astrology
  • Roman numeral of Donald Johanson birthday is XXVIII.VI.MCMXLIII
  • Donald Johanson's birthstone is Pearl
  • Donald Johanson's birth flower is Rose that symbolize love, gratitude & appreciation
  • Donald Johanson age in year is 81 years old
  • Donald Johanson age in month is 976 months old
  • Donald Johanson age in day is 29732 days old
  • Donald Johanson age in hour is 713568 hours old
  • Donald Johanson age in minute is 42814080 minutes old
  • Donald Johanson age in second is 2568844800 seconds old
  • Next Donald Johanson birthday is on Saturday, June 28th 2025
  • Donald Johanson age in next birthday (2025) is 82 years old
  • Learn more interesting facts about June 28, 1943 birthday

Historical Events on Donald Johanson Birthday (June 28)

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

YearEvent
1956In Poznań, workers from HCP factory go to the streets, sparking one of the first major protests against communist government both in Poland and Europe.
1964Malcolm X forms the Organization of Afro-American Unity.
1969Stonewall riots begin in New York City, marking the start of the Gay Rights Movement.
1973Elections are held for the Northern Ireland Assembly, which will lead to power-sharing between unionists and nationalists in Northern Ireland for the first time.
1976The Angolan court sentences US and UK mercenaries to death sentences and prison terms in the Luanda Trial.
1978The United States Supreme Court, in Regents of the University of California v. Bakke bars quota systems in college admissions.
1981A powerful bomb explodes in Tehran, killing 73 officials of the Islamic Republican Party.
1982Aeroflot Flight 8641 crashes in Mazyr, Belarus, killing 132 people.
1987For the first time in military history, a civilian population is targeted for chemical attack when Iraqi warplanes bombed the Iranian town of Sardasht.
1989On the 600th anniversary of the Battle of Kosovo, Slobodan Milošević delivers the Gazimestan speech at the site of the historic battle.
1997Holyfield-Tyson II: Mike Tyson is disqualified in the third round for biting a piece off Evander Holyfield's ear.
2001Slobodan Milošević is extradited to the ICTY in The Hague to stand trial.
2004Iraq War: Sovereign power is handed to the interim government of Iraq by the Coalition Provisional Authority, ending the U.S.-led rule of that nation.
2009Honduran president Manuel Zelaya is ousted by a local military coup following a failed request to hold a referendum to rewrite the Honduran Constitution. This was the start of the 2009 Honduran constitutional crisis.
2016A terrorist attack in Turkey's Istanbul Atatürk Airport kills 42 people and injures more than 230 others.
1989The birth of Julia Zlobina, Russian-Azerbaijani figure skater
1989The birth of Markiplier, American internet personality
1989The birth of Nicole Rottmann, Austrian tennis player
1991The birth of Seohyun, South Korean singer, dancer, and actress
1991The birth of Kevin De Bruyne, Belgian footballer
1991The birth of Kang Min-hyuk, South Korean singer, drummer, and actor
1992The birth of Oscar Hiljemark, Swedish footballer
1992The birth of Elaine Thompson, Jamaican sprinter
1993The birth of Bradley Beal, American basketball player
1994The birth of Hussein, Crown Prince of Jordan
1996The birth of Donna Vekić, Croatian tennis player
1996The birth of Larissa Werbicki, Canadian rower
1997The birth of Tadasuke Makino, Japanese racing driver
1999The birth of Markéta Vondroušová, Czech tennis player
2002The birth of Marta Kostyuk, Ukrainian tennis player
2013The death of Tamás Katona, Hungarian historian and politician (b. 1932)
2013The death of Kenneth Minogue, New Zealand-Australian political scientist and academic (b. 1930)
2013The death of F. D. Reeve, American author and academic (b. 1928)
2013The death of David Rubitsky, American sergeant (b. 1917)
2014The death of Seymour Barab, American cellist and composer (b. 1921)
2014The death of Jim Brosnan, American baseball player (b. 1929)
2014The death of On Kawara, Japanese painter (b. 1933)
2014The death of Meshach Taylor, American actor (b. 1947)
2015The death of Jack Carter, American actor and comedian (b. 1922)
2015The death of Jope Seniloli, Fijian politician, Vice-President of Fiji (b. 1939)
2015The death of Wally Stanowski, Canadian ice hockey player (b. 1919)
2016The death of Scotty Moore, American guitarist (b. 1931)
2016The death of Pat Summitt, American women's college basketball head coach (b. 1952)
2016The death of Buddy Ryan, American football coach (b. 1931)
2018The death of Harlan Ellison, American writer (b. 1934)

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