Dubose Heyward Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts
Updated at November 22, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team
Dubose Heyward Facts
| Full Name | Dubose Heyward |
|---|---|
| Birthdate | August 31, 1885 |
| Birth Place | Charleston, SC |
| Age (in 2024) | 139 Years Old |
| Zodiac | Virgo |
| Occupation | Poet |
Dubose Heyward Age & Birthday
Dubose Heyward is best known as Poet who has born on August 31, 1885 in Charleston, SC. Currently, Dubose Heyward is 139 years, 2 months and 22 days old. Dubose Heyward will celebrate 140th birthday on Sunday, 31st of August 2025. Below the countdown to Dubose Heyward upcoming birthday.
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About
An American novelist, poet, children's author, and playwright, he is most famous for his 1925 novel, Porgy, which inspired both a stage play and an opera. His other well-known works include The Country Bunny and the Little Gold Shoes (1939) and Brass Ankle (1931).
Before Fame
He was sick as a child with both polio and typhoid fever. His first play, An Artistic Triumph, was produced in 1913.
Trivia
He devoted himself entirely to writing in 1924.
Family Life
He was born in Charleston, South Carolina. He married Dorothy Heyward, who adapted his novel, Porgy, into a 1927 play.
Associated With
Porgy and Bess, the 1935 opera based on Heyward's novel, featured music by George Gershwin.
Top Asked Questions about Dubose Heyward
How old is Dubose Heyward in 2024?
Dubose Heyward is 139 years old today.
When was Dubose Heyward born?
Dubose Heyward was born on August 31, 1885 in Charleston, SC.
What is Dubose Heyward zodiac sign?
Dubose Heyward zodiac sign is Virgo.
What was Dubose Heyward best known for?
Dubose Heyward was best known as Poet.
Fun Facts about Dubose Heyward's Birthday
Here's quick list of some fun facts about Dubose Heyward's birthday you must know including detailed age calculation, western astrology, roman numeral, birthstone and birth flower.
- Dubose Heyward was born on Monday, 243rd day / 36th week of 1885
- Dubose Heyward has Virgo zodiac sign and Earth element based on western astrology
- Roman numeral of Dubose Heyward birthday is XXXI.VIII.MDCCCLXXXV
- Dubose Heyward's birthstone is Peridot
- Dubose Heyward's birth flower is Gladiolus that symbolize moral integrity, remembrance, infatuation & honor
- Dubose Heyward age in year is 139 years old
- Dubose Heyward age in month is 1670 months old
- Dubose Heyward age in day is 50852 days old
- Dubose Heyward age in hour is 1220448 hours old
- Dubose Heyward age in minute is 73226880 minutes old
- Dubose Heyward age in second is 4393612800 seconds old
- Next Dubose Heyward birthday is on Sunday, August 31st 2025
- Dubose Heyward age in next birthday (2025) is 140 years old
Historical Events on Dubose Heyward Birthday (August 31)
Below are historical events that coincided with Dubose Heyward's birthday including important historical events as well as births and deaths of historical figures.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1987 | Thai Airways Flight 365 crashes into the ocean near Ko Phuket, Thailand, killing all 83 aboard. |
| 1988 | Delta Air Lines Flight 1141 crashes during takeoff from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, killing 14. |
| 1988 | CAAC Flight 301 overshoots the runway at Kai Tak Airport and crashes into Kowloon Bay, killing seven people. |
| 1991 | Kyrgyzstan declares its independence from the Soviet Union. |
| 1993 | Russia completes removing its troops from Lithuania. |
| 1994 | Russia completes removing its troops from Estonia. |
| 1996 | Saddam Hussein's troops seized Irbil after the Kurdish Masoud Barzani appealed for help to defeat his Kurdish rival PUK. |
| 1997 | Diana, Princess of Wales, her partner Dodi Fayed and driver Henri Paul die in a car crash in Paris. |
| 1999 | The first of a series of bombings in Moscow kills one person and wounds 40 others. |
| 1999 | A LAPA Boeing 737-200 crashes during takeoff from Jorge Newbury Airport in Buenos Aires, killing 65, including two on the ground. |
| 2002 | Typhoon Rusa, the most powerful typhoon to hit South Korea in 43 years, made landfall, killing at least 236 people. |
| 2005 | The 2005 Al-Aaimmah bridge stampede in Baghdad kills 953 people. |
| 2006 | Edvard Munch's famous painting The Scream, stolen on August 22, 2004, is recovered in a raid by Norwegian police. |
| 2016 | Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff is impeached and removed from office. |
| 2019 | A sightseeing helicopter crashes in the mountains of Skoddevarre , Alta, Norway, killing all 6 occupants. |
| 1988 | The birth of David Ospina, Colombian footballer |
| 1988 | The birth of Ember Moon, Professional Wrestler |
| 1989 | The birth of Dezmon Briscoe, American football player |
| 1990 | The birth of Tadeja Majerič, Slovenian tennis player |
| 1991 | The birth of António Félix da Costa, Portuguese race car driver |
| 1991 | The birth of Cédric Soares, Portuguese footballer |
| 1992 | The birth of Holly Earl, British actress |
| 1992 | The birth of Tyler Randell, Australian rugby league player |
| 1993 | The birth of Pablo Marí, Spanish football player |
| 1993 | The birth of Ilnur Alshin, Russian football player |
| 1993 | The birth of Anna Karnaukh, Russian water polo player |
| 1994 | The birth of Alex Harris, Scottish footballer |
| 1994 | The birth of Can Aktav, Turkish football player |
| 2001 | The birth of Amanda Anisimova, American tennis player |
| 2004 | The birth of Jang Won-young, South Korean singer and model |
| 2014 | The death of Ștefan Andrei, Romanian politician, 87th Romanian Minister of Foreign Affairs (b. 1931) |
| 2014 | The death of Stan Goldberg, American illustrator (b. 1932) |
| 2014 | The death of Carol Vadnais, Canadian ice hockey player and coach (b. 1945) |
| 2015 | The death of Edward Douglas-Scott-Montagu, 3rd Baron Montagu of Beaulieu, English politician, founded the National Motor Museum (b. 1926) |
| 2015 | The death of Tom Scott, American football player (b. 1930) |
| 2018 | The death of Carole Shelley, British-American actress (b. 1939) |
| 2018 | The death of Jennifer Ramírez Rivero, Venezuelan model and businesswoman (b. 1978) |
| 2019 | The death of Anthoine Hubert, French race car driver (b. 1996) |
| 2019 | The death of Alec Holowka, Canadian game developer (b. 1983) |
| 2020 | The death of Pranab Mukherjee, Former President of India (b. 1935) |
| 2020 | The death of Tom Seaver, American baseball player (b. 1944) |
| 2021 | The death of Mahal, Filipino comedian and actress (b. 1974) |
| 2021 | The death of Francesco Morini, Italian footballer (b. 1944) |
| 2021 | The death of Michael Constantine, Greek-American actor (b. 1927) |
| 2021 | The death of Geronimo, British alpaca (b. 2013) |
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