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Galway Kinnell Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at November 2, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

Galway Kinnell Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac &  Family

Galway Kinnell Facts

Full NameGalway Kinnell
BirthdateFebruary 01, 1927
Birth PlaceRhode Island
Age (in 2024)97 Years Old
ZodiacAquarius
OccupationPoet

Galway Kinnell Age & Birthday

Galway Kinnell is best known as Poet who has born on February 01, 1927 in Rhode Island. Currently, Galway Kinnell is 97 years, 9 months and 1 days old. Galway Kinnell will celebrate 98th birthday on Saturday, 1st of February 2025. Below the countdown to Galway Kinnell upcoming birthday.

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Galway Kinnell Biography

About

American poet, Vermont Poet Laureate (1989-1993), and 1983 recipient of both the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry. His best-known works include Selected Poems, The Book of Nightmares, and Imperfect Thirst.

Before Fame

He studied at Princeton University and the University of Rochester before traveling to France on a Fulbright Fellowship.

Trivia

He worked during the 1960s for the Congress of Racial Equality in Louisiana and was arrested for his pro-Civil Rights activities.

Family Life

He spent a quiet youth in Providence, Rhode Island and often passed his days reading the work of Emily Dickinson and Edgar Allan Poe.

Associated With

He was greatly influenced by the literary work and lifestyle of poet Walt Whitman.

Top Asked Questions about Galway Kinnell

How old is Galway Kinnell in 2024?

Galway Kinnell is 97 years old today.

When was Galway Kinnell born?

Galway Kinnell was born on February 01, 1927 in Rhode Island.

What is Galway Kinnell zodiac sign?

Galway Kinnell zodiac sign is Aquarius.

What was Galway Kinnell best known for?

Galway Kinnell was best known as Poet.

Fun Facts about Galway Kinnell's Birthday

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

  • Galway Kinnell was born on Tuesday, 32nd day / 05th week of 1927
  • Galway Kinnell has Aquarius zodiac sign and Air element based on western astrology
  • Roman numeral of Galway Kinnell birthday is I.II.MCMXXVII
  • Galway Kinnell's birthstone is Amethyst
  • Galway Kinnell's birth flower is Primrose that symbolize modesty, distinction & virtue
  • Galway Kinnell age in year is 97 years old
  • Galway Kinnell age in month is 1173 months old
  • Galway Kinnell age in day is 35704 days old
  • Galway Kinnell age in hour is 856896 hours old
  • Galway Kinnell age in minute is 51413760 minutes old
  • Galway Kinnell age in second is 3084825600 seconds old
  • Next Galway Kinnell birthday is on Saturday, February 1st 2025
  • Galway Kinnell age in next birthday (2025) is 98 years old
  • Learn more interesting facts about February 01, 1927 birthday

Historical Events on Galway Kinnell Birthday (February 01)

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

YearEvent
1979Iranian Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini returns to Tehran after nearly 15 years of exile.
1991A runway collision between USAir Flight 1493 and SkyWest Flight 5569 at Los Angeles International Airport results in the deaths of 34 people, and injuries to 30 others.
1992The Chief Judicial Magistrate of Bhopal court declares Warren Anderson, ex-CEO of Union Carbide, a fugitive under Indian law for failing to appear in the Bhopal disaster case.
1996The Communications Decency Act is passed by the U.S. Congress.
1998Rear Admiral Lillian E. Fishburne becomes the first female African American to be promoted to rear admiral.
2002Daniel Pearl, American journalist and South Asia Bureau Chief of The Wall Street Journal, kidnapped on January 23, is beheaded and mutilated by his captors.
2003Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated during the reentry of mission STS-107 into the Earth's atmosphere, killing all seven astronauts aboard.
2004Hajj pilgrimage stampede: In a stampede at the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, 251 people are trampled to death and 244 injured.
2004Double suicide attack in Erbil on the offices of Iraqi Kurdish political parties by members of Jama'at al-Tawhid wal-Jihad
2005King Gyanendra of Nepal carries out a coup d'état to capture the democracy, becoming Chairman of the Councils of ministers.
2009The first cabinet of Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir was formed in Iceland, making her the country's first female prime minister and the world's first openly gay head of government.
2012Seventy-four people are killed and over 500 injured as a result of clashes between fans of Egyptian football teams Al Masry and Al Ahly in the city of Port Said.
2013The Shard, the sixth-tallest building in Europe, opens its viewing gallery to the public.
2021A coup d'état in Myanmar removes Aung San Suu Kyi from power and restores military rule.
2022Five-year-old Moroccan boy Rayan Aourram falls into a 32-meter (105 feet) deep well in Ighran village in Tamorot commune, Chefchaouen Province, Morocco, but dies four days later, before rescue workers reached him.
1987The birth of Sebastian Boenisch, Polish footballer
1987The birth of Moises Henriques, Portuguese-Australian cricketer
1987The birth of Austin Jackson, American baseball player
1987The birth of Ronda Rousey, American mixed martial artist, wrestler and actress
1987The birth of Giuseppe Rossi, Italian footballer
1988The birth of Brett Anderson, American baseball player
1989The birth of Ricky Pinheiro, Portuguese footballer
1991The birth of Blake Austin, Australian rugby league player
1991The birth of Kyle Palmieri, American hockey player
1993The birth of Diego Mella, Italian footballer
1994The birth of Joe Boyce, Australian rugby league player
1994The birth of Anna-Lena Friedsam, German tennis player
1994The birth of Julia Garner, American actress
1994The birth of Harry Styles, English singer-songwriter and actor
1997The birth of Park Jihyo, South Korean singer
2014The death of Rene Ricard, American poet, painter, and critic (b. 1946)
2014The death of Maximilian Schell, Austrian-Swiss actor, director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1930)
2015The death of Aldo Ciccolini, Italian-French pianist (b. 1925)
2015The death of Udo Lattek, German footballer, manager, and sportscaster (b. 1935)
2015The death of Monty Oum, American animator, director, and screenwriter (b. 1981)
2016The death of Óscar Humberto Mejía Victores, Guatemalan general and politician, 27th President of Guatemala (b. 1930)
2017The death of Desmond Carrington, British actor and broadcaster (b. 1926)
2018The death of Barys Kit, Belarusian rocket scientist (b. 1910)
2018The death of Mowzey Radio, Ugandan singer and songwriter (b. 1985)
2019The death of Jeremy Hardy, English comedian, radio host and panelist (b. 1961)
2019The death of Clive Swift, English actor (b. 1936)
2019The death of Wade Wilson, American football player and coach (b. 1959)
2021The death of Dustin Diamond, American actor, director, stand-up comedian, and musician (b. 1977)
2021The death of Temur Tsiklauri, Georgian pop singer and actor
2022The death of Remi De Roo, Canadian bishop of the Catholic Church (b. 1924)

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