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Gabby Gabreski Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at December 11, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

Gabby Gabreski Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac &  Family

Gabby Gabreski Facts

Full NameGabby Gabreski
BirthdateJanuary 28, 1919
Birth PlacePennsylvania
Age (in 2024)105 Years Old
ZodiacAquarius
OccupationWar Hero

Gabby Gabreski Age & Birthday

Gabby Gabreski is best known as War Hero who has born on January 28, 1919 in Pennsylvania. Currently, Gabby Gabreski is 105 years, 10 months and 14 days old. Gabby Gabreski will celebrate 106th birthday on Tuesday, 28th of January 2025. Below the countdown to Gabby Gabreski upcoming birthday.

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Gabby Gabreski Biography

About

The recipient of two Silver Stars, five Air Medals, thirteen Distinguished Flying Crosses, and the Distinguished Service Cross (among other honors), this decorated United States Air Force Colonel was one of the American military's top fighter pilots during both World War II and the Korean War.

Before Fame

After graduating from Notre Dame University, he enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps and soon thereafter began serving in World War II.

Trivia

After retiring from the military, he spent just over two years as the director of the Long Island Rail Road.

Family Life

He grew up in Pennsylvania as the son of Polish immigrants. His nearly five-decade marriage to Kay Cochran resulted in nine children, including three Air Force officer sons.

Associated With

He and fellow American military pilot Pappy Boyington were both fighter aces during World War II; both men also spent time as prisoners-of-war.

Top Asked Questions about Gabby Gabreski

How old is Gabby Gabreski in 2024?

Gabby Gabreski is 105 years old today.

When was Gabby Gabreski born?

Gabby Gabreski was born on January 28, 1919 in Pennsylvania.

What is Gabby Gabreski zodiac sign?

Gabby Gabreski zodiac sign is Aquarius.

What was Gabby Gabreski best known for?

Gabby Gabreski was best known as War Hero.

Fun Facts about Gabby Gabreski's Birthday

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

  • Gabby Gabreski was born on Tuesday, 28th day / 05th week of 1919
  • Gabby Gabreski has Aquarius zodiac sign and Air element based on western astrology
  • Roman numeral of Gabby Gabreski birthday is XXVIII.I.MCMXIX
  • Gabby Gabreski's birthstone is Garnet
  • Gabby Gabreski's birth flower is Carnation that symbolize fascination, distinction & love
  • Gabby Gabreski age in year is 105 years old
  • Gabby Gabreski age in month is 1270 months old
  • Gabby Gabreski age in day is 38669 days old
  • Gabby Gabreski age in hour is 928056 hours old
  • Gabby Gabreski age in minute is 55683360 minutes old
  • Gabby Gabreski age in second is 3341001600 seconds old
  • Next Gabby Gabreski birthday is on Tuesday, January 28th 2025
  • Gabby Gabreski age in next birthday (2025) is 106 years old

Historical Events on Gabby Gabreski Birthday (January 28)

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

YearEvent
1960The National Football League announces expansion teams for Dallas to start in the 1960 NFL season and Minneapolis-St. Paul for the 1961 NFL season.
1964An unarmed United States Air Force T-39 Sabreliner on a training mission is shot down over Erfurt, East Germany, by a Soviet MiG-19.
1965The current design of the Flag of Canada is chosen by an act of Parliament.
1977The first day of the Great Lakes Blizzard of 1977, which dumps 3 metres (10 ft) of snow in one day in Upstate New York. Buffalo, Syracuse, Watertown, and surrounding areas are most affected.
1980USCGC Blackthorn collides with the tanker Capricorn while leaving Tampa, Florida and capsizes, killing 23 Coast Guard crewmembers.
1981Ronald Reagan lifts remaining domestic petroleum price and allocation controls in the United States, helping to end the 1979 energy crisis and begin the 1980s oil glut.
1982US Army General James L. Dozier is rescued by Italian anti-terrorism forces from captivity by the Red Brigades.
1984Tropical Storm Domoina makes landfall in southern Mozambique, eventually causing 214 deaths and some of the most severe flooding so far recorded in the region.
1985Supergroup USA for Africa (United Support of Artists for Africa) records the hit single We Are the World, to help raise funds for Ethiopian famine relief.
1986Space Shuttle program: STS-51-L mission: Space Shuttle Challenger disintegrates after liftoff, killing all seven astronauts on board.
1988In R v Morgentaler the Supreme Court of Canada strikes down all anti-abortion laws.
2002TAME Flight 120, a Boeing 727-100, crashes in the Andes mountains in southern Colombia, killing 94.
2006The roof of one of the buildings at the Katowice International Fair in Poland collapses due to the weight of snow, killing 65 and injuring more than 170 others.
2021A nitrogen leak at a poultry food processing facility in Gainesville, Georgia kills six and injures at least ten.
2023Protests begin after police beat and kill Tyre Nichols.
1985The birth of Daniel Carcillo, Canadian ice hockey player
1985The birth of Lauris DārziƆơ, Latvian ice hockey player
1985The birth of Arnold Mvuemba, French footballer
1985The birth of Libby Trickett, Australian swimmer
1986The birth of Jessica Ennis-Hill, English heptathlete and hurdler
1986The birth of Nathan Outteridge, Australian sailor
1986The birth of Asad Shafiq, Pakistani cricketer
1988The birth of Paul Henry, English footballer
1988The birth of Seiya Sanada, Japanese wrestler
1989The birth of Siem de Jong, Dutch footballer
1991The birth of Carl Klingberg, Swedish ice hockey player
1992The birth of Sergio Araujo, Argentinian footballer
1994The birth of Lin Zhu, Chinese tennis player
1995The birth of Mimi-Isabella Cesar, British rhythmic gymnast
1998The birth of Ariel Winter, American actress
2014The death of Dwight Gustafson, American composer and conductor (b. 1930)
2014The death of Nigel Jenkins, Welsh poet, journalist, and geographer (b. 1949)
2014The death of Jorge Obeid, Argentinian engineer and politician, Governor of Santa Fe (b. 1947)
2015The death of Suraj Abdurrahman, Nigerian general, architect, and engineer (b. 1954)
2015The death of Yves Chauvin, French chemist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (b. 1930)
2015The death of Lionel Gilbert, Australian historian, author, and academic (b. 1924)
2016The death of Signe Toly Anderson, American singer (b. 1941)
2016The death of Paul Kantner, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (b. 1941)
2016The death of Franklin Gene Bissell, American football player and coach (b. 1926)
2016The death of Buddy Cianci, American lawyer and politician, 32nd Mayor of Providence (b. 1941)
2016The death of Bob Tizard, New Zealand lawyer and politician, 6th Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand (b. 1924)
2017The death of Alexander Chancellor, British journalist (b. 1940)
2017The death of Geoff Nicholls, British musician (b. 1948)
2019The death of Pepe Smith, Filipino rock musician (b. 1947)
2021The death of Cicely Tyson, American actress (b. 1924)

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