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Edward Thorndike Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at March 28, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

Edward Thorndike Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac &  Family

Edward Thorndike Facts

Full NameEdward Thorndike
BirthdateAugust 31, 1874
Birth PlaceWilliamsburg, MA
Age (in 2024)149 Years Old
ZodiacVirgo
OccupationPsychologist

Edward Thorndike Age & Birthday

Edward Thorndike is best known as Psychologist who has born on August 31, 1874 in Williamsburg, MA. Currently, Edward Thorndike is 149 years, 6 months and 28 days old. Edward Thorndike will celebrate 150th birthday on Saturday, 31st of August 2024. Below the countdown to Edward Thorndike upcoming birthday.

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Edward Thorndike Biography

About

Psychologist who proposed influential theories on learning and human behavior, leading the way for modern educational psychology. He was also the president of the American Psychological Association and a member of the board of the Psychological Corporation.

Before Fame

He was the first psychologist to carry out experimental research on non-human subjects, with his doctoral thesis focusing on animal intelligence.

Trivia

To help with the army enlistment efforts in WWI he devised two multiple choice tests used to classify recruits; Alpha tests were given to all soldiers who could read, and Beta tests, with pictures, to soldiers who couldn't.

Family Life

He had five children with wife Elizabeth Moulton.

Associated With

As with another prominent psychologist, Lewis Terman, his views on human intelligence were often shaped by his belief in eugenics.

Top Asked Questions about Edward Thorndike

How old is Edward Thorndike in 2024?

Edward Thorndike is 149 years old today.

When was Edward Thorndike born?

Edward Thorndike was born on August 31, 1874 in Williamsburg, MA.

What is Edward Thorndike zodiac sign?

Edward Thorndike zodiac sign is Virgo.

What was Edward Thorndike best known for?

Edward Thorndike was best known as Psychologist.

Fun Facts about Edward Thorndike's Birthday

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

  • Edward Thorndike was born on Monday, 243rd day / 36th week of 1874
  • Edward Thorndike has Virgo zodiac sign and Earth element based on western astrology
  • Roman numeral of Edward Thorndike birthday is XXXI.VIII.MDCCCLXXIV
  • Edward Thorndike's birthstone is Peridot
  • Edward Thorndike's birth flower is Gladiolus that symbolize moral integrity, remembrance, infatuation & honor
  • Edward Thorndike age in year is 149 years old
  • Edward Thorndike age in month is 1794 months old
  • Edward Thorndike age in day is 54631 days old
  • Edward Thorndike age in hour is 1311144 hours old
  • Edward Thorndike age in minute is 78668640 minutes old
  • Edward Thorndike age in second is 4720118400 seconds old
  • Next Edward Thorndike birthday is on Sunday, August 31st 2025
  • Edward Thorndike age in next birthday (2025) is 150 years old

Historical Events on Edward Thorndike Birthday (August 31)

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

YearEvent
1987Thai Airways Flight 365 crashes into the ocean near Ko Phuket, Thailand, killing all 83 aboard.
1988Delta Air Lines Flight 1141 crashes during takeoff from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, killing 14.
1988CAAC Flight 301 overshoots the runway at Kai Tak Airport and crashes into Kowloon Bay, killing seven people.
1991Kyrgyzstan declares its independence from the Soviet Union.
1993Russia completes removing its troops from Lithuania.
1994Russia completes removing its troops from Estonia.
1996Saddam Hussein's troops seized Irbil after the Kurdish Masoud Barzani appealed for help to defeat his Kurdish rival PUK.
1997Diana, Princess of Wales, her partner Dodi Fayed and driver Henri Paul die in a car crash in Paris.
1999The first of a series of bombings in Moscow kills one person and wounds 40 others.
1999A LAPA Boeing 737-200 crashes during takeoff from Jorge Newbury Airport in Buenos Aires, killing 65, including two on the ground.
2002Typhoon Rusa, the most powerful typhoon to hit South Korea in 43 years, made landfall, killing at least 236 people.
2005The 2005 Al-Aaimmah bridge stampede in Baghdad kills 953 people.
2006Edvard Munch's famous painting The Scream, stolen on August 22, 2004, is recovered in a raid by Norwegian police.
2016Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff is impeached and removed from office.
2019A sightseeing helicopter crashes in the mountains of Skoddevarre , Alta, Norway, killing all 6 occupants.
1988The birth of David Ospina, Colombian footballer
1988The birth of Ember Moon, Professional Wrestler
1989The birth of Dezmon Briscoe, American football player
1990The birth of Tadeja Majerič, Slovenian tennis player
1991The birth of António Félix da Costa, Portuguese race car driver
1991The birth of Cédric Soares, Portuguese footballer
1992The birth of Holly Earl, British actress
1992The birth of Tyler Randell, Australian rugby league player
1993The birth of Pablo Marí, Spanish football player
1993The birth of Ilnur Alshin, Russian football player
1993The birth of Anna Karnaukh, Russian water polo player
1994The birth of Alex Harris, Scottish footballer
1994The birth of Can Aktav, Turkish football player
2001The birth of Amanda Anisimova, American tennis player
2004The birth of Jang Won-young, South Korean singer and model
2014The death of Ștefan Andrei, Romanian politician, 87th Romanian Minister of Foreign Affairs (b. 1931)
2014The death of Stan Goldberg, American illustrator (b. 1932)
2014The death of Carol Vadnais, Canadian ice hockey player and coach (b. 1945)
2015The death of Edward Douglas-Scott-Montagu, 3rd Baron Montagu of Beaulieu, English politician, founded the National Motor Museum (b. 1926)
2015The death of Tom Scott, American football player (b. 1930)
2018The death of Carole Shelley, British-American actress (b. 1939)
2018The death of Jennifer Ramírez Rivero, Venezuelan model and businesswoman (b. 1978)
2019The death of Anthoine Hubert, French race car driver (b. 1996)
2019The death of Alec Holowka, Canadian game developer (b. 1983)
2020The death of Pranab Mukherjee, Former President of India (b. 1935)
2020The death of Tom Seaver, American baseball player (b. 1944)
2021The death of Mahal, Filipino comedian and actress (b. 1974)
2021The death of Francesco Morini, Italian footballer (b. 1944)
2021The death of Michael Constantine, Greek-American actor (b. 1927)
2021The death of Geronimo, British alpaca (b. 2013)

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