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Elizabeth Eckford Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at March 29, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

Elizabeth Eckford Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac &  Family

Elizabeth Eckford Facts

Full NameElizabeth Eckford
BirthdateOctober 04, 1941
Birth PlaceLittle Rock, AR
Age (in 2024)82 Years Old
ZodiacLibra
OccupationCivil Rights Leader

Elizabeth Eckford Age & Birthday

Elizabeth Eckford is best known as Civil Rights Leader who has born on October 04, 1941 in Little Rock, AR. Currently, Elizabeth Eckford is 82 years, 5 months and 25 days old. Elizabeth Eckford will celebrate 83rd birthday on Friday, 4th of October 2024. Below the countdown to Elizabeth Eckford upcoming birthday.

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Elizabeth Eckford Biography

About

In 1957, Eckford and eight other African-American teenagers and members of the Little Rock Nine made history by entering the previously segregated Little Rock Central High School.

Before Fame

On her first day at Little Rock Central, she was barred from entry by the Arkansas National Guard. She subsequently attended the high school under military protection mandated by President Eisenhower; nevertheless, she suffered numerous incidents of racially-motivated violence.

Trivia

She received a bachelor's degree in history from Ohio's Central State University and went on to serve in the United States Army.

Family Life

She was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Birdie and Oscar Eckford. Tragically, her son Erin, who suffered from mental illness, was shot and killed by police in 2003.

Associated With

She and Terrence Roberts were both among the Little Rock Nine.

Top Asked Questions about Elizabeth Eckford

How old is Elizabeth Eckford in 2024?

Elizabeth Eckford is 82 years old today.

When was Elizabeth Eckford born?

Elizabeth Eckford was born on October 04, 1941 in Little Rock, AR.

What is Elizabeth Eckford zodiac sign?

Elizabeth Eckford zodiac sign is Libra.

What was Elizabeth Eckford best known for?

Elizabeth Eckford was best known as Civil Rights Leader.

Fun Facts about Elizabeth Eckford's Birthday

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

  • Elizabeth Eckford was born on Saturday, 277th day / 40th week of 1941
  • Elizabeth Eckford has Libra zodiac sign and Air element based on western astrology
  • Roman numeral of Elizabeth Eckford birthday is IV.X.MCMXLI
  • Elizabeth Eckford's birthstone is Opal
  • Elizabeth Eckford's birth flower is Calendula that symbolize winning grace, protection, comfort, healing & lovable
  • Elizabeth Eckford age in year is 82 years old
  • Elizabeth Eckford age in month is 989 months old
  • Elizabeth Eckford age in day is 30127 days old
  • Elizabeth Eckford age in hour is 723048 hours old
  • Elizabeth Eckford age in minute is 43382880 minutes old
  • Elizabeth Eckford age in second is 2602972800 seconds old
  • Next Elizabeth Eckford birthday is on Saturday, October 4th 2025
  • Elizabeth Eckford age in next birthday (2025) is 83 years old
  • Learn more interesting facts about October 04, 1941 birthday

Historical Events on Elizabeth Eckford Birthday (October 04)

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

YearEvent
1985The Free Software Foundation is founded.
1991The Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty is opened for signature.
1992The Rome General Peace Accords end a 16-year civil war in Mozambique.
1992El Al Flight 1862 crashes into two apartment buildings in Amsterdam, killing 43 including 39 on the ground.
1993Battle of Mogadishu occurs killing 18 U.S. Special Forces, two UN Peacekeepers and at least 600 Somalian militia men and civilians.
1993Tanks bombard the Russian parliament, while demonstrators against President Yeltsin rally outside.
1997The second largest cash robbery in U.S. history occurs in North Carolina
2001Siberia Airlines Flight 1812 crashes after being struck by an errant Ukrainian missile. Seventy-eight people are killed.
2003The Maxim restaurant suicide bombing in Israel kills twenty-one Israelis, both Jews and Arabs.
2004SpaceShipOne wins the Ansari X Prize for private spaceflight.
2006WikiLeaks is launched.
2010The Ajka plant accident in Hungary releases a million cubic metres of liquid alumina sludge, killing nine, injuring 122, and severely contaminating two major rivers.
2017Joint Nigerien-American Special Forces are ambushed by Islamic State militants outside the village of Tongo Tongo.
2021Bubba Wallace becomes the first African-American Driver in the modern era of NASCAR to win a major race
2022Alain Aspect, John F. Clauser and Anton Zeilinger are jointly awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics.
1987The birth of Rawez Lawan, Swedish footballer
1987The birth of Will Puddy, English footballer
1987The birth of Marina Weisband, German politician
1988The birth of Melissa Benoist, American actress and singer
1988The birth of Caner Erkin, Turkish footballer
1988The birth of Evgeni Krasnopolski, Israeli figure skater
1988The birth of Derrick Rose, American basketball player
1989The birth of Dakota Johnson, American actress
1990The birth of Signy Aarna, Estonian footballer
1990The birth of Saki, Japanese guitarist and songwriter
1990The birth of Sergey Shubenkov, Russian hurdler
1993The birth of Mitchell Swepson, Australian cricketer
1995The birth of Mikolas Josef, Czech Republic singer and songwriter
1997The birth of Choi Yu-na, South Korean singer
1997The birth of Rishabh Pant, Indian cricketer
2013The death of Ulric Cross, Trinidadian navigator, judge, and diplomat (b. 1917)
2013The death of Akira Miyoshi, Japanese composer (b. 1933)
2013The death of Diana Nasution, Indonesian singer (b. 1958)
2013The death of Võ Nguyên Giáp, Vietnamese general and politician, 3rd Minister of Defence for Vietnam (b. 1911)
2013The death of Nicholas Oresko, American sergeant, Medal of Honor recipient (b. 1917)
2014The death of Konrad Boehmer, German-Dutch composer and educator (b. 1941)
2014The death of Hugo Carvana, Brazilian actor, director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1937)
2014The death of Fyodor Cherenkov, Russian footballer and manager (b. 1959)
2014The death of Jean-Claude Duvalier, Haitian politician, 41st President of Haiti (b. 1951)
2015The death of Dave Pike, American vibraphone player and songwriter (b. 1938)
2015The death of Edida Nageswara Rao, Indian director and producer (b. 1934)
2015The death of Neal Walk, American basketball player (b. 1948)
2020The death of Clark Middleton, American actor (b. 1957)
2020The death of Kenzō Takada, Japanese-French fashion designer (b. 1939)
2022The death of Loretta Lynn, American singer-songwriter and musician (b. 1932)

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