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Gary Gygax Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at December 14, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

Gary Gygax Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac &  Family

Gary Gygax Facts

Full NameGary Gygax
BirthdateJuly 27, 1938
Birth PlaceIllinois
Age (in 2024)86 Years Old
ZodiacLeo
OccupationGame Designer

Gary Gygax Age & Birthday

Gary Gygax is best known as Game Designer who has born on July 27, 1938 in Illinois. Currently, Gary Gygax is 86 years, 4 months and 18 days old. Gary Gygax will celebrate 87th birthday on Sunday, 27th of July 2025. Below the countdown to Gary Gygax upcoming birthday.

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Gary Gygax Biography

About

Famous as a co-creator of the popular Dungeons & Dragons role-playing fantasy game and as a co-founder of the International Federation of Wargamers, he is also known for his writing work for Troll Lord Games and for his contributions to the games Dangerous Journeys; Lejendary Adventure; and Castles & Crusades.

Before Fame

Born to Almina Burdick and Swiss professional violinist Ernst Gygax, he spent his childhood in Chicago, Illinois and Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.

Trivia

A novelist and voice actor as well as a game designer, he penned the books Death in Delhi and The Anubis Murders and voiced characters in episodes of Futurama and Dungeons & Dragons Online: Stormreach.

Family Life

His first marriage, to Mary Jo Powell, lasted from 1958 until 1983 and produced five children. With his second wife, Gail Carpenter, he had a sixth child.

Associated With

He and Dave Arneson co-created the popular Dungeons & Dragons game.

Top Asked Questions about Gary Gygax

How old is Gary Gygax in 2024?

Gary Gygax is 86 years old today.

When was Gary Gygax born?

Gary Gygax was born on July 27, 1938 in Illinois.

What is Gary Gygax zodiac sign?

Gary Gygax zodiac sign is Leo.

What was Gary Gygax best known for?

Gary Gygax was best known as Game Designer.

Fun Facts about Gary Gygax's Birthday

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

  • Gary Gygax was born on Wednesday, 208th day / 30th week of 1938
  • Gary Gygax has Leo zodiac sign and Fire element based on western astrology
  • Roman numeral of Gary Gygax birthday is XXVII.VII.MCMXXXVIII
  • Gary Gygax's birthstone is Ruby
  • Gary Gygax's birth flower is Water Lily that symbolize joyful, fickleness, sweet & magic
  • Gary Gygax age in year is 86 years old
  • Gary Gygax age in month is 1036 months old
  • Gary Gygax age in day is 31552 days old
  • Gary Gygax age in hour is 757248 hours old
  • Gary Gygax age in minute is 45434880 minutes old
  • Gary Gygax age in second is 2726092800 seconds old
  • Next Gary Gygax birthday is on Sunday, July 27th 2025
  • Gary Gygax age in next birthday (2025) is 87 years old
  • Learn more interesting facts about July 27, 1938 birthday

Historical Events on Gary Gygax Birthday (July 27)

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

YearEvent
1963The Puijo observation tower is opened to the general public at Puijo Hill in Kuopio, Finland.
1964Vietnam War: Five thousand more American military advisers are sent to South Vietnam bringing the total number of United States forces in Vietnam to 21,000.
1974Watergate scandal: The House of Representatives Judiciary Committee votes 27 to 11 to recommend the first article of impeachment (for obstruction of justice) against President Richard Nixon.
1975Mayor of Jaffna and former MP Alfred Duraiappah is shot dead.
1981While landing at Chihuahua International Airport, Aeromexico Flight 230 overshoots the runway. Thirty-two of the 66 passengers and crew on board the DC-9 are killed.
1983Black July: Eighteen Tamil political prisoners at the Welikada high security prison in Colombo are massacred by Sinhalese prisoners, the second such massacre in two days.
1989While attempting to land at Tripoli International Airport in Libya, Korean Air Flight 803 crashes just short of the runway. Seventy-five of the 199 passengers and crew and four people on the ground are killed, in the second accident involving a DC-10 in less than two weeks, the first being United Airlines Flight 232.
1990The Supreme Soviet of the Belarusian Soviet Republic declares independence of Belarus from the Soviet Union. Until 1996 the day is celebrated as the Independence Day of Belarus; after a referendum held that year the celebration of independence is moved to June 3.
1990The Jamaat al Muslimeen attempt a coup d'état in Trinidad and Tobago.
1995The Korean War Veterans Memorial is dedicated in Washington, D.C.
1996In Atlanta, United States, a pipe bomb explodes at Centennial Olympic Park during the 1996 Summer Olympics.
1997About 50 people are killed in the Si Zerrouk massacre in Algeria.
2002Ukraine airshow disaster: A Sukhoi Su-27 fighter crashes during an air show at Lviv, Ukraine killing 77 and injuring more than 500 others, making it the deadliest air show disaster in history.
2005After an incident during STS-114, NASA grounds the Space Shuttle, pending an investigation of the continuing problem with the shedding of foam insulation from the external fuel tank.
2015At least seven people are killed and many injured after gunmen attack an Indian police station in Punjab.
1987The birth of Sarah Parsons, American ice hockey player
1988The birth of Adam Biddle, Australian footballer
1988The birth of Yoervis Medina, Venezuelan baseball player
1988The birth of Ryan Tannehill, American football player
1989The birth of Maya Ali, Pakistani actress
1990The birth of Nick Hogan, American race car driver and actor
1990The birth of Paolo Hurtado, Peruvian footballer
1990The birth of Cheyenne Kimball, American singer-songwriter and guitarist
1990The birth of Stephen Li-Chung Kuo, Taiwanese-American figure skater
1990The birth of Kriti Sanon, Indian actress
1991The birth of Wandy Peralta, Dominican baseball player
1993The birth of Reagan Campbell-Gillard, Australian rugby league player
1993The birth of Max Power, English footballer
1993The birth of Jordan Spieth, American golfer
2003The birth of Elvina Kalieva, American tennis player
2014The death of George Freese, American baseball player and coach (b. 1926)
2014The death of Wallace Jones, American basketball player and coach (b. 1926)
2014The death of Francesco Marchisano, Italian cardinal (b. 1929)
2014The death of Paul Schell, American lawyer and politician, 50th Mayor of Seattle (b. 1937)
2015The death of Rickey Grundy, American singer-songwriter (b. 1959)
2015The death of A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, Indian engineer, academic, and politician, 11th President of India (b. 1931)
2015The death of Samuel Pisar, Polish-born American lawyer and author (b. 1929)
2015The death of Anthony Shaw, English general (b. 1930)
2016The death of Einojuhani Rautavaara, Finnish composer (b.1928)
2016The death of James Alan McPherson, American short story writer and essayist (b. 1943)
2016The death of Jerry Doyle, American actor and talk show host (b. 1956)
2016The death of Piet de Jong, Dutch politician and naval officer, Minister of Defence), Prime Minister of the Netherlands (b. 1915)
2017The death of Sam Shepard, American playwright, actor, author, screenwriter, and director (b.1943)
2018The death of Marco Aurelio Denegri, Peruvian literature critic, television host and sexologist
2022The death of Tony Dow, American actor, film producer, director, and sculptor (b. 1945)

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