General Tom Thumb Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at July 3, 2025 by BirthdayDBs Team

General Tom Thumb Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac & Family

General Tom Thumb Facts

Full Name	General Tom Thumb
Birthdate	January 04, 1838
Birth Place	Bridgeport, CT
Age (in 2025)	187 Years Old
Zodiac	Capricorn

Born on January 04 Born in 1838 Born in Bridgeport, CT Firstname general Capricorn Named general 187 Years Old Capricorn

General Tom Thumb Age & Birthday

General Tom Thumb was born on January 04, 1838 in Bridgeport, CT. Currently, General Tom Thumb is 187 years, 5 months and 30 days old. General Tom Thumb will celebrate 188th birthday on Sunday, 4th of January 2026. Below the countdown to General Tom Thumb upcoming birthday.

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General Tom Thumb Biography

About

Little person who performed in PT Barnum's circus beginning in the 1840s. During his childhood, he traveled with the circus throughout Europe and became a worldwide celebrity.

Before Fame

He weighed over nine pounds when he was born; however, his growth quickly slowed. As an adult, he stood at just over three feet tall.

Trivia

His marriage to a woman around his (diminutive) height was first-page news at the time.

Family Life

His parents were Sherwood Edward Stratton and Cynthia Thompson. His birth name was Charles Sherwood Stratton; General Tom Thumb was his stage name.

Associated With

He achieved great fame under circus pioneer P.T. Barnum, founder of the Ringling Bros., as did American celebrity Robert Wadlow, who toured with the same circus in 1936.

Top Asked Questions about General Tom Thumb

How old is General Tom Thumb in 2025?

General Tom Thumb is 187 years old today.

When was General Tom Thumb born?

General Tom Thumb was born on January 04, 1838 in Bridgeport, CT.

What is General Tom Thumb zodiac sign?

General Tom Thumb zodiac sign is Capricorn.

Fun Facts about General Tom Thumb's Birthday

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

General Tom Thumb was born on Thursday, 4^th day / 01^st week of 1838
General Tom Thumb has Capricorn zodiac sign and Earth element based on western astrology
Roman numeral of General Tom Thumb birthday is IV.I.MDCCCXXXVIII
General Tom Thumb's birthstone is Garnet
General Tom Thumb's birth flower is Carnation that symbolize fascination, distinction & love
General Tom Thumb age in year is 187 years old
General Tom Thumb age in month is 2249 months old
General Tom Thumb age in day is 68481 days old
General Tom Thumb age in hour is 1643544 hours old
General Tom Thumb age in minute is 98612640 minutes old
General Tom Thumb age in second is 5916758400 seconds old
Next General Tom Thumb birthday is on Sunday, January 4th 2026
General Tom Thumb age in next birthday (2026) is 188 years old

Historical Events on General Tom Thumb Birthday (January 04)

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

Year	Event
1976	The Troubles: The Ulster Volunteer Force shoots dead six Irish Catholic civilians in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. The next day, gunmen would shoot dead ten Protestant civilians nearby in retaliation.
1987	The Maryland train collision: An Amtrak train en route to Boston from Washington, D.C., collides with Conrail engines in Chase, Maryland, United States, killing 16 people.
1989	Second Gulf of Sidra incident: A pair of Libyan MiG-23 "Floggers" are shot down by a pair of US Navy F-14 Tomcats during an air-to-air confrontation.
1990	In Pakistan's deadliest train accident an overloaded passenger train collides with an empty freight train, resulting in 307 deaths and 700 injuries.
1998	A massive ice storm hits eastern Canada and the northeastern United States, continuing through January 10 and causing widespread destruction.
1999	Former professional wrestler Jesse Ventura is sworn in as governor of Minnesota, United States.
2000	A Norwegian passenger train departing from Trondheim, collides with a local train coming from Hamar in Åsta, Åmot; 19 people are killed and 68 injured in the accident.
2004	Spirit, a NASA Mars rover, lands successfully on Mars at 04:35 UTC.
2004	Mikheil Saakashvili is elected President of Georgia following the November 2003 Rose Revolution.
2006	Ehud Olmert becomes acting Prime Minister of Israel after the incumbent, Ariel Sharon, suffers a second, apparently more serious stroke.
2007	The 110th United States Congress convenes, electing Nancy Pelosi as the first female Speaker of the House in U.S. history.
2008	A Let L-410 Turbolet crashes in the Los Roques Archipelago in Venezuela, killing 14 people.
2010	The Burj Khalifa, the current tallest building in the world, officially opens in Dubai.
2013	A gunman kills eight people in a house-to-house rampage in Kawit, Cavite, Philippines.
2018	Hennenman-Kroonstad train crash: A passenger train operated by Shosholoza Meyl collides with a truck on a level crossing at Geneva Station between Hennenman and Kroonstad, Free State, South Africa. Twenty people are killed and 260 injured.
1988	The birth of Maximilian Riedmüller, German footballer
1989	The birth of Graham Rahal, American race car driver
1990	The birth of Iago Falque, Spanish footballer
1990	The birth of Toni Kroos, German footballer
1990	The birth of Alberto Paloschi, Italian footballer
1992	The birth of Kris Bryant, American baseball player
1994	The birth of Derrick Henry, American football player
1996	The birth of Jackson Hastings, Australian rugby league player
1996	The birth of Emma Mackey, French-British actress
1996	The birth of Jasmine Paolini, Italian tennis player
1997	The birth of Ante Žižić, Croatian basketball player
1998	The birth of Liza Soberano, Filipina actress
1999	The birth of Nico Hischier, Swiss ice hockey player
1999	The birth of Jaeman Salmon, Australian rugby league player
2005	The birth of Dafne Keen, British-Spanish actress
2011	The death of Gerry Rafferty, Scottish singer-songwriter (b. 1947)
2011	The death of Salmaan Taseer, Pakistani businessman and politician, 26th Governor of Punjab, Pakistan (b. 1944)
2012	The death of Eve Arnold, American photographer and journalist (b. 1912)
2012	The death of Rod Robbie, English-Canadian architect, designed the Canadian Pavilion and Rogers Centre (b. 1928)
2013	The death of Anwar Shamim, Pakistani general (b. 1931)
2013	The death of Zoran Žižić, Montenegrin politician, 4th Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (b. 1951)
2015	The death of Pino Daniele, Italian singer-songwriter and guitarist (b. 1955)
2016	The death of S. H. Kapadia, Indian lawyer, judge, and politician, 38th Chief Justice of India (b. 1947)
2016	The death of Stephen W. Bosworth, American academic and diplomat, United States Ambassador to South Korea (b. 1939)
2017	The death of Milt Schmidt, Canadian ice hockey player, coach and general manager (b. 1918)
2017	The death of Georges Prêtre, French orchestral and opera conductor (b. 1924)
2019	The death of Harold Brown, 14th United States Secretary of Defense (b. 1927)
2020	The death of Tom Long, Australian actor (b. 1968)
2021	The death of Tanya Roberts, American actress (b. 1949)
2023	The death of Rosi Mittermaier, German alpine skier and Olympic champion (b. 1950)

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