Douglas Wilder Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at November 21, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

Douglas Wilder Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac & Family

Douglas Wilder Facts

Full Name	Douglas Wilder
Birthdate	January 17, 1931
Birth Place	Richmond, VA
Age (in 2024)	93 Years Old
Zodiac	Capricorn
Occupation	Politician

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Douglas Wilder Age & Birthday

Douglas Wilder is best known as Politician who has born on January 17, 1931 in Richmond, VA. Currently, Douglas Wilder is 93 years, 10 months and 4 days old. Douglas Wilder will celebrate 94th birthday on Friday, 17th of January 2025. Below the countdown to Douglas Wilder upcoming birthday.

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Douglas Wilder Biography

About

Democratic politician who served from 1990 to 1994 as the first African-American Governor of Virginia. From 2005-2009, he held office as Mayor of Richmond, Virginia.

Before Fame

He studied chemistry at Virginia Union University. He reached the rank of sergeant while fighting in the Korean War.

Trivia

During his tenure as Virginia Governor, he ordered state agencies and universities to pull out of their investments in South Africa due to the country's controversial Apartheid policy.

Family Life

He was born in Richmond, Virginia to Beulah and Robert Wilder. His marriage to Eunice Montgomery ended in divorce.

Associated With

He and fellow Democrat Mark Warner both held the office of Governor of Virginia.

Top Asked Questions about Douglas Wilder

How old is Douglas Wilder in 2024?

Douglas Wilder is 93 years old today.

When was Douglas Wilder born?

Douglas Wilder was born on January 17, 1931 in Richmond, VA.

What is Douglas Wilder zodiac sign?

Douglas Wilder zodiac sign is Capricorn.

What was Douglas Wilder best known for?

Douglas Wilder was best known as Politician.

Fun Facts about Douglas Wilder's Birthday

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

Douglas Wilder was born on Saturday, 17^th day / 03^rd week of 1931
Douglas Wilder has Capricorn zodiac sign and Earth element based on western astrology
Roman numeral of Douglas Wilder birthday is XVII.I.MCMXXXI
Douglas Wilder's birthstone is Garnet
Douglas Wilder's birth flower is Carnation that symbolize fascination, distinction & love
Douglas Wilder age in year is 93 years old
Douglas Wilder age in month is 1126 months old
Douglas Wilder age in day is 34277 days old
Douglas Wilder age in hour is 822648 hours old
Douglas Wilder age in minute is 49358880 minutes old
Douglas Wilder age in second is 2961532800 seconds old
Next Douglas Wilder birthday is on Friday, January 17th 2025
Douglas Wilder age in next birthday (2025) is 94 years old
Learn more interesting facts about January 17, 1931 birthday

Historical Events on Douglas Wilder Birthday (January 17)

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

Year	Event
1991	Gulf War: Operation Desert Storm begins early in the morning as aircraft strike positions across Iraq, it is also the first major combat sortie for the F-117. LCDR Scott Speicher's F/A-18C Hornet from VFA-81 is shot down by a Mig-25 and is the first American casualty of the War. Iraq fires eight Scud missiles into Israel in an unsuccessful bid to provoke Israeli retaliation.
1991	Crown Prince Harald of Norway becomes King Harald V, following the death of his father, King Olav V.
1992	During a visit to South Korea, Japanese Prime Minister Kiichi Miyazawa apologizes for forcing Korean women into sexual slavery during World War II.
1994	The 6.7 Mw  Northridge earthquake shakes the Greater Los Angeles Area with a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent), leaving 57 people dead and more than 8,700 injured.
1995	The 6.9 Mw  Great Hanshin earthquake shakes the southern Hyōgo Prefecture with a maximum Shindo of VII, leaving 5,502-6,434 people dead, and 251,301-310,000 displaced.
1996	The Czech Republic applies for membership in the European Union.
1997	Cape Canaveral Air Force Station: A Delta II carrying the GPS IIR-1 satellite explodes 13 seconds after launch, dropping 250 tons of burning rocket remains around the launch pad.
1998	Clinton-Lewinsky scandal: Matt Drudge breaks the story of the Bill Clinton-Monica Lewinsky affair on his Drudge Report website.
2002	Mount Nyiragongo erupts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, displacing an estimated 400,000 people.
2007	The Doomsday Clock is set to five minutes to midnight in response to North Korea's nuclear testing.
2010	Rioting begins between Muslim and Christian groups in Jos, Nigeria, results in at least 200 deaths.
2013	Former cyclist Lance Armstrong confesses to his doping in an airing of Oprah's Next Chapter.
2016	President Barack Obama announces the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.
2017	The search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 is announced to be suspended.
2023	An avalanche strikes Nyingchi, Tibet, killing 28 people.
1991	The birth of Trevor Bauer, American baseball player
1991	The birth of Esapekka Lappi, Finnish Rally Driver
1991	The birth of Slade Griffin, Australian rugby league player
1991	The birth of Alise Post, American BMX rider
1993	The birth of Frankie Cocozza, British singer
1994	The birth of Mark Steketee, Australian cricketer
1995	The birth of Terutsuyoshi Shoki, Japanese sumo wrestler
1995	The birth of Indya Moore, American actor and model
1997	The birth of Jake Paul, American YouTube personality, actor, rapper, and professional boxer
1997	The birth of Kyle Tucker, American baseball player
1998	The birth of Jeff Reine-Adelaide, French footballer
1998	The birth of Sophie Molineux, Australian cricketer
1999	The birth of Isa Briones, American actor and singer
2000	The birth of Devlin DeFrancesco, Canadian race car driver
2000	The birth of Kang Chan-hee, South Korean singer and actor
2014	The death of Sunanda Pushkar, Indian-Canadian businesswoman (b. 1962)
2014	The death of Suchitra Sen, Indian film actress (b. 1931)
2015	The death of Ken Furphy, English footballer and manager (b. 1931)
2015	The death of Faten Hamama, Egyptian actress and producer (b. 1931)
2015	The death of Don Harron, Canadian actor and screenwriter (b. 1924)
2016	The death of Blowfly, American singer-songwriter and producer (b. 1939)
2016	The death of Melvin Day, New Zealand painter and historian (b. 1923)
2016	The death of V. Rama Rao, Indian lawyer and politician, 12th Governor of Sikkim (b. 1935)
2016	The death of Sudhindra Thirtha, Indian religious leader (b. 1926)
2017	The death of Tirrel Burton, American football player and coach (b. 1929)
2018	The death of Jessica Falkholt, Australian actress (b. 1988)
2019	The death of S. Balakrishnan, Malayalam movie composer (b. 1948)
2020	The death of Derek Fowlds, British actor (b.1937)
2021	The death of Rasheed Naz, Pakistani film and television actor (b. 1948)
2022	The death of Birju Maharaj, Indian dancer (b. 1937)

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