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Ernest J. Gaines Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at November 17, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

Ernest J. Gaines Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac &  Family

Ernest J. Gaines Facts

Full NameErnest J. Gaines
BirthdateJanuary 15, 1933
Birth PlaceLouisiana
Age (in 2024)91 Years Old
ZodiacCapricorn
OccupationNovelist

Ernest J. Gaines Age & Birthday

Ernest J. Gaines is best known as Novelist who has born on January 15, 1933 in Louisiana. Currently, Ernest J. Gaines is 91 years, 10 months and 2 days old. Ernest J. Gaines will celebrate 92nd birthday on Wednesday, 15th of January 2025. Below the countdown to Ernest J. Gaines upcoming birthday.

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Ernest J. Gaines Biography

About

An African-American author, Gaines is best known for his award-winning novel, A Lesson Before Dying (1993), which tells the story of a black man who is sentenced to death for a crime that he did not commit. Gaines's other works include The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman (1971) and A Gathering of Old Men (1983).

Before Fame

He wrote his first novel when he was just seventeen years old. Several years later, he graduated from San Francisco State University with a degree in literature.

Trivia

He was the recipient of the prestigious National Humanities Medal.

Family Life

He grew up in Louisiana as the oldest of twelve siblings. He married attorney Dianne Saulney.

Associated With

He and Regina Carter both received MacArthur Grants.

Top Asked Questions about Ernest J. Gaines

How old is Ernest J. Gaines in 2024?

Ernest J. Gaines is 91 years old today.

When was Ernest J. Gaines born?

Ernest J. Gaines was born on January 15, 1933 in Louisiana.

What is Ernest J. Gaines zodiac sign?

Ernest J. Gaines zodiac sign is Capricorn.

What was Ernest J. Gaines best known for?

Ernest J. Gaines was best known as Novelist.

Fun Facts about Ernest J. Gaines's Birthday

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

  • Ernest J. Gaines was born on Sunday, 15th day / 02nd week of 1933
  • Ernest J. Gaines has Capricorn zodiac sign and Earth element based on western astrology
  • Roman numeral of Ernest J. Gaines birthday is XV.I.MCMXXXIII
  • Ernest J. Gaines's birthstone is Garnet
  • Ernest J. Gaines's birth flower is Carnation that symbolize fascination, distinction & love
  • Ernest J. Gaines age in year is 91 years old
  • Ernest J. Gaines age in month is 1102 months old
  • Ernest J. Gaines age in day is 33544 days old
  • Ernest J. Gaines age in hour is 805056 hours old
  • Ernest J. Gaines age in minute is 48303360 minutes old
  • Ernest J. Gaines age in second is 2898201600 seconds old
  • Next Ernest J. Gaines birthday is on Wednesday, January 15th 2025
  • Ernest J. Gaines age in next birthday (2025) is 92 years old
  • Learn more interesting facts about January 15, 1933 birthday

Historical Events on Ernest J. Gaines Birthday (January 15)

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

YearEvent
1991The United Nations deadline for the withdrawal of Iraqi forces from occupied Kuwait expires, preparing the way for the start of Operation Desert Storm.
1991Elizabeth II, in her capacity as Queen of Australia, signs letters patent allowing Australia to become the first Commonwealth realm to institute its own Victoria Cross in its honours system.
2001Wikipedia, a free wiki content encyclopedia, goes online.
2005ESA's SMART-1 lunar orbiter discovers elements such as calcium, aluminum, silicon, iron, and other surface elements on the Moon.
2009US Airways Flight 1549 ditches safely in the Hudson River after the plane collides with birds less than two minutes after take-off. This becomes known as "The Miracle on the Hudson" as all 155 people on board were rescued.
2013A train carrying Egyptian Army recruits derails near Giza, Greater Cairo, killing 19 and injuring 120 others.
2015The Swiss National Bank abandons the cap on the Swiss franc's value relative to the euro, causing turmoil in international financial markets.
2016The Kenyan Army suffers its worst defeat ever in a battle with Al-Shabaab Islamic insurgents in El-Adde, Somalia. An estimated 150 Kenyan soldiers are killed in the battle.
2018British multinational construction and facilities management services company Carillion went into liquidation – officially, "the largest ever trading liquidation in the UK"
2019Somali militants attack the DusitD2 hotel in Nairobi, Kenya killing at least 21 people and injuring 19.
2019Theresa May's UK government suffers the biggest government defeat in modern times, when 432 MPs voting against the proposed European Union withdrawal agreement, giving her opponents a majority of 230.
2020The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare confirms the first case of COVID-19 in Japan.
2021A 6.2-magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia's Sulawesi island killing at least 105 and injuring 3,369 people.
2022The Hunga Tonga-Hunga Haʻapai volcano erupts, cutting off communications with Tonga and causing a tsunami across the Pacific.
2023Yeti Airlines Flight 691 crashes near Pokhara International Airport, of the 72 persons on board, no one is believed to have survived.
1988The birth of Daniel Caligiuri, German footballer
1988The birth of Skrillex, American DJ and producer
1989The birth of Alexei Cherepanov, Russian ice hockey player (d. 2008)
1989The birth of Nicole Ross, American Olympic foil fencer
1990The birth of Robert Trznadel, Polish footballer
1991The birth of Marc Bartra, Spanish footballer
1991The birth of Nicolai Jørgensen, Danish footballer
1991The birth of Darya Klishina, Russian long jumper
1991The birth of James Mitchell, Australian basketball player
1992The birth of Joël Veltman, Dutch footballer
1993The birth of Kadeem Allen, American basketball player
1996The birth of Dove Cameron, American actress and singer
1996The birth of Deebo Samuel, American football player
1998The birth of Alexandra Eade, Australian artistic gymnast
2004The birth of Grace VanderWaal, American singer-songwriter
2014The death of John Dobson, Chinese-American astronomer and author (b. 1915)
2014The death of Roger Lloyd-Pack, English actor (b. 1944)
2015The death of Ervin Drake, American songwriter and composer (b. 1919)
2015The death of Kim Fowley, American singer-songwriter, producer, and manager (b. 1939)
2015The death of Ray Nagel, American football player and coach (b. 1927)
2016The death of Francisco X. Alarcón, American poet and educator (b. 1954)
2016The death of Ken Judge, Australian footballer and coach (b. 1958)
2016The death of Manuel Velázquez, Spanish footballer (b. 1943)
2017The death of Jimmy Snuka, Fijian professional wrestler (b. 1943)
2018The death of Dolores O'Riordan, Irish pop singer (b. 1971)
2019The death of Carol Channing, American actress (b. 1921)
2019The death of Ida Kleijnen, Dutch chef (b. 1936)
2020The death of Rocky Johnson, Canadian professional wrestler (b. 1944)
2020The death of Lloyd Cowan, British athlete and coach (b. 1962)
2022The death of Alexa McDonough, first female politician to lead a major provincial political party in Canada, former leader of the federal New Democratic Party. (b. 1944)

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