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

Updated at November 4, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

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

Gary Paulsen Facts

Full NameGary Paulsen
BirthdateMay 17, 1939
Birth PlaceMinneapolis, MN
Age (in 2024)85 Years Old
ZodiacTaurus
OccupationYoung Adult Author

Gary Paulsen Age & Birthday

Gary Paulsen is best known as Young Adult Author who has born on May 17, 1939 in Minneapolis, MN. Currently, Gary Paulsen is 85 years, 5 months and 18 days old. Gary Paulsen will celebrate 86th birthday on Saturday, 17th of May 2025. Below the countdown to Gary Paulsen upcoming birthday.

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Gary Paulsen Biography

About

Author of over 400 wilderness-themed short stories, books, plays, and magazine articles intended for teens and young adults. His best known works include Hatchet, Dogsong, Woodsong, The Voyage of the Frog, and Masters of Disaster.

Before Fame

He ran away from home and joined a carnival at age fourteen. His childhood was marked by trauma, some of which he details in his 1993 work, Eastern Sun, Winter Moon: An Autobiographical Odyssey.

Trivia

He was the recipient of multiple literary honors, including the 1997 Margaret Edwards Award.

Family Life

Paulsen's father was an Army officer on General Patton's staff during World War II, and he was raised primarily by his mother, grandmother, and aunts. He married Ruth Wright Paulsen and fathered three children: Lance, Lynn, and James.

Associated With

He was a keynote speaker at an annual writing conference named after the renowned author, Sinclair Lewis.

Top Asked Questions about Gary Paulsen

How old is Gary Paulsen in 2024?

Gary Paulsen is 85 years old today.

When was Gary Paulsen born?

Gary Paulsen was born on May 17, 1939 in Minneapolis, MN.

What is Gary Paulsen zodiac sign?

Gary Paulsen zodiac sign is Taurus.

What was Gary Paulsen best known for?

Gary Paulsen was best known as Young Adult Author.

Fun Facts about Gary Paulsen's Birthday

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

  • Gary Paulsen was born on Wednesday, 137th day / 20th week of 1939
  • Gary Paulsen has Taurus zodiac sign and Earth element based on western astrology
  • Roman numeral of Gary Paulsen birthday is XVII.V.MCMXXXIX
  • Gary Paulsen's birthstone is Emerald
  • Gary Paulsen's birth flower is Hawthorn that symbolize happiness, humility & sweetness
  • Gary Paulsen age in year is 85 years old
  • Gary Paulsen age in month is 1025 months old
  • Gary Paulsen age in day is 31218 days old
  • Gary Paulsen age in hour is 749232 hours old
  • Gary Paulsen age in minute is 44953920 minutes old
  • Gary Paulsen age in second is 2697235200 seconds old
  • Next Gary Paulsen birthday is on Saturday, May 17th 2025
  • Gary Paulsen age in next birthday (2025) is 86 years old
  • Learn more interesting facts about May 17, 1939 birthday

Historical Events on Gary Paulsen Birthday (May 17)

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

YearEvent
1980On the eve of presidential elections, Maoist guerrilla group Shining Path attacks a polling location in Chuschi (a town in Ayacucho), starting the Internal conflict in Peru.
1983The U.S. Department of Energy declassifies documents showing world's largest mercury pollution event in Oak Ridge, Tennessee (ultimately found to be 4.2 million pounds ), in response to the Appalachian Observer's Freedom of Information Act request.
1983Lebanon, Israel, and the United States sign an agreement on Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon.
1984Prince Charles calls a proposed addition to the National Gallery, London, a "monstrous carbuncle on the face of a much-loved and elegant friend", sparking controversies on the proper role of the Royal Family and the course of modern architecture.
1987Iran-Iraq War: An Iraqi Dassault Mirage F1 fighter jet fires two missiles into the U.S. Navy warship USS Stark, killing 37 and injuring 21 of her crew.
1990The General Assembly of the World Health Organization (WHO) eliminates homosexuality from the list of psychiatric diseases.
1992Three days of popular protests against the government of Prime Minister of Thailand Suchinda Kraprayoon begin in Bangkok, leading to a military crackdown that results in 52 officially confirmed deaths, hundreds of injuries, many disappearances, and more than 3,500 arrests.
1994Malawi holds its first multi-party elections.
1995Shawn Nelson steals an M60 tank from the California Army National Guard Armory in San Diego and proceeds to go on a rampage.
1997Troops of Laurent Kabila march into Kinshasa. Zaire is officially renamed Democratic Republic of the Congo.
2000Arsenal and Galatasaray fans clash in the 2000 UEFA Cup Final riots in Copenhagen
2004The first legal same-sex marriages in the U.S. are performed in the state of Massachusetts.
2006The aircraft carrier USS Oriskany is sunk in the Gulf of Mexico as an artificial reef.
2007Trains from North and South Korea cross the 38th Parallel in a test-run agreed by both governments. This is the first time that trains have crossed the Demilitarized Zone since 1953.
2014A military plane crash in northern Laos kills 17 people.
1987The birth of Edvald Boasson Hagen, Norwegian cyclist
1987The birth of Aleandro Rosi, Italian footballer
1988The birth of Nikki Reed, American actress, singer, and screenwriter
1989The birth of Mose Masoe, New Zealand rugby league player
1989The birth of Rain Raadik, Estonian basketball player
1989The birth of Tessa Virtue, Canadian ice dancer
1990The birth of Will Clyburn, American basketball player
1990The birth of Fabian Giefer, German footballer
1990The birth of Charlie Gubb, New Zealand rugby league player
1990The birth of Katrina Hart, English runner
1990The birth of Guido Pella, Argentine tennis player
1991The birth of Johanna Konta, Australian-English tennis player
1991The birth of Adil Omar, Pakistani rapper and music producer
1991The birth of Abigail Raye, Canadian field hockey player
1994The birth of Julie Anne San Jose, Filipina singer-songwriter
2012The death of Patrick Mafisango, Congolese-Rwandan footballer (b. 1980)
2012The death of Donna Summer, American singer-songwriter (b. 1948)
2013The death of Philippe Gaumont, French cyclist (b. 1973)
2013The death of Peter Schulz, German politician, Mayor of Hamburg (b. 1930)
2013The death of Ken Venturi, American golfer and sportscaster (b. 1931)
2013The death of Jorge Rafael Videla, Argentine Commander in Chief and dictator (b. 1925)
2014The death of Gerald Edelman, American biologist and immunologist, Nobel Prize laureate (b. 1929)
2014The death of C. P. Krishnan Nair, Indian businessman, founded The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts (b. 1922)
2014The death of Douangchay Phichit, Laotian politician (b. 1944)
2014The death of Thongbanh Sengaphone, Laotian politician (b. 1953)
2015The death of Lionel Pickens, American rapper (b. 1983)
2017The death of Todor Veselinović, Serbian football player and manager (b. 1930)
2019The death of Herman Wouk, American author (b. 1915)
2020The death of Lucky Peterson, American blues singer, keyboardist and guitarist (b. 1964)
2022The death of Vangelis, Greek musician, composer (b. 1943)

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