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Edwin Howard Armstrong Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at November 17, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

Edwin Howard Armstrong Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac &  Family

Edwin Howard Armstrong Facts

Full NameEdwin Howard Armstrong
BirthdateDecember 18, 1890
Birth PlaceNew York
Age (in 2024)133 Years Old
ZodiacSagittarius
OccupationEngineer

Edwin Howard Armstrong Age & Birthday

Edwin Howard Armstrong is best known as Engineer who has born on December 18, 1890 in New York. Currently, Edwin Howard Armstrong is 133 years, 10 months and 30 days old. Edwin Howard Armstrong will celebrate 134th birthday on Wednesday, 18th of December 2024. Below the countdown to Edwin Howard Armstrong upcoming birthday.

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Edwin Howard Armstrong Biography

About

Electrical engineer who created the modern frequency modulated (FM) radio. By the end of his career he had been awarded 42 patents and was the recipient of the French Legion of Honor, the 1941 Franklin Medal and the 1942 Edison Medal, among other awards.

Before Fame

At age 11 he witnessed Guglielmo Marconi's transatlantic radio transmission, which inspired him to learn all about radio.

Trivia

He jumped to his death from the thirteenth floor of his New York City apartment after losing most of his money due to years of legal tussles with RCA.

Family Life

He married the secretary of his boss, RCA president in 1922.

Associated With

There is an Armstrong Hall at Columbia University named after him, and a famous restaurant in that hall has been used for episodes of Jerry Seinfeld's sitcom "Seinfeld."

Top Asked Questions about Edwin Howard Armstrong

How old is Edwin Howard Armstrong in 2024?

Edwin Howard Armstrong is 133 years old today.

When was Edwin Howard Armstrong born?

Edwin Howard Armstrong was born on December 18, 1890 in New York.

What is Edwin Howard Armstrong zodiac sign?

Edwin Howard Armstrong zodiac sign is Sagittarius.

What was Edwin Howard Armstrong best known for?

Edwin Howard Armstrong was best known as Engineer.

Fun Facts about Edwin Howard Armstrong's Birthday

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

  • Edwin Howard Armstrong was born on Thursday, 352nd day / 51st week of 1890
  • Edwin Howard Armstrong has Sagittarius zodiac sign and Fire element based on western astrology
  • Roman numeral of Edwin Howard Armstrong birthday is XVIII.XII.MDCCCXC
  • Edwin Howard Armstrong's birthstone is Turquoise
  • Edwin Howard Armstrong's birth flower is Narcissus that symbolize sweetness, self-esteem & vanity
  • Edwin Howard Armstrong age in year is 133 years old
  • Edwin Howard Armstrong age in month is 1606 months old
  • Edwin Howard Armstrong age in day is 48912 days old
  • Edwin Howard Armstrong age in hour is 1173888 hours old
  • Edwin Howard Armstrong age in minute is 70433280 minutes old
  • Edwin Howard Armstrong age in second is 4225996800 seconds old
  • Next Edwin Howard Armstrong birthday is on Thursday, December 18th 2025
  • Edwin Howard Armstrong age in next birthday (2025) is 134 years old

Historical Events on Edwin Howard Armstrong Birthday (December 18)

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

YearEvent
1973Soviet Soyuz Programme: Soyuz 13, crewed by cosmonauts Valentin Lebedev and Pyotr Klimuk, is launched from Baikonur in the Soviet Union.
1977United Airlines Flight 2860 crashes near Kaysville, Utah, killing all three crew members on board.
1977SA de Transport Aérien Flight 730 crashes near Madeira Airport in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, killing 36.
1981First flight of the Russian heavy strategic bomber Tu-160, the world's largest combat aircraft, largest supersonic aircraft and largest variable-sweep wing aircraft built.
1995 A Lockheed L-188 Electra crashes in Jamba, Cuando Cubango, Angola, killing 141 people.
1999NASA launches into orbit the Terra platform carrying five Earth Observation instruments, including ASTER, CERES, MISR, MODIS and MOPITT.
2002California gubernatorial recall: Then Governor of California Gray Davis announces that the state would face a record budget deficit of $35 billion, roughly double the figure reported during his reelection campaign one month earlier.
2005The Chadian Civil War begins when rebel groups, allegedly backed by neighbouring Sudan, launch an attack in Adré.
2006The first of a series of floods strikes Malaysia. The death toll of all flooding is at least 118, with over 400,000 people displaced.
2006United Arab Emirates holds its first-ever elections.
2015Kellingley Colliery, the last deep coal mine in Great Britain, closes.
2017Amtrak Cascades passenger train 501, derailed near DuPont, Washington, a city in United States near Olympia, Washington killing six people, and injuring 70 others.
2018List of bolides: A meteor exploded over the Bering Sea with a force over 10 times greater than the atomic bomb that destroyed Hiroshima in 1945.
2019The United States House of Representatives impeaches Donald Trump for the first time.
2022Argentina win the 2022 FIFA World Cup final, defeating title holders France 4-2 on penalties following a 3-3 draw after extra time.
1989The birth of Ashley Benson, American actress and singer
1990The birth of Sierra Kay, American singer-songwriter
1990The birth of Victor Hedman, Swedish ice hockey defenceman
1991The birth of Marcus Butler, English internet celebrity
1992The birth of Bridgit Mendler, American singer, songwriter and actress
1992The birth of Ryan Crouser, American shot putter
1993The birth of Byron Buxton, American baseball player
1993The birth of Thomas Lam, Finnish professional football defender
1994The birth of Natália Kelly, American-Austrian singer
1994The birth of Gerard Gumbau, Spanish professional footballer
1995The birth of Barbora Krejčíková, Czech tennis player
1997The birth of Ronald Acuña Jr., Venezuelan baseball player
2000The birth of Korapat Kirdpan, Thai actor and singer
2000The birth of Travon Walker, American football player
2001The birth of Billie Eilish, American singer
2012The death of Anatoliy Zayaev, Ukrainian footballer, coach, and manager (b. 1931)
2013The death of Ken Hutcherson, American football player (b. 1952)
2013The death of Graham Mackay, South African-English businessman (b. 1949)
2014The death of Donald J. Albosta, American soldier and politician (b. 1925)
2014The death of Gideon Ben-Yisrael, Israeli soldier and politician (b. 1923)
2014The death of Larry Henley, American singer-songwriter (b. 1937)
2014The death of Virna Lisi, Italian actress (b. 1936)
2014The death of Mandy Rice-Davies, English model and actress (b. 1944)
2014The death of Robert Simpson, American meteorologist and author (b. 1912)
2015The death of Luc Brewaeys, Belgian pianist, composer, and conductor (b. 1959)
2015The death of Helge Solum Larsen, Norwegian businessman and politician (b. 1969)
2016The death of Zsa Zsa Gabor, Hungarian-American actress and socialite (b. 1917)
2017The death of Kim Jong-hyun, South Korean singer (b. 1990)
2020The death of Jerry Relph, American politician and member of the Minnesota Senate (b. 1944)
2021The death of Sayaka Kanda, Japanese actress and singer (b. 1986)

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