George Jackson Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts
Updated at December 17, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team
George Jackson Facts
| Full Name | George Jackson |
|---|---|
| Birthdate | September 23, 1941 |
| Birth Place | Illinois |
| Age (in 2024) | 83 Years Old |
| Zodiac | Libra |
| Occupation | Activist |
George Jackson Age & Birthday
George Jackson is best known as Activist who has born on September 23, 1941 in Illinois. Currently, George Jackson is 83 years, 2 months and 24 days old. George Jackson will celebrate 84th birthday on Tuesday, 23rd of September 2025. Below the countdown to George Jackson upcoming birthday.
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About
Both a member of the Black Panther Party and one of the founders of the prison gang the Black Guerrilla Family, he was one of the three African-American Soledad Prison inmates (known collectively as the "Soledad Brothers") who murdered a Caucasian prison guard in order to violently emphasize the need for prison reform.
Before Fame
During his teenage years, he was convicted and imprisoned on burglary, assault, and armed robbery charges. While incarcerated at San Quentin State Prison, he was introduced to Marxist ideology and devoted himself to a violence-based brand of activism.
Trivia
He was killed in 1971 while attempting to escape from prison. He inspired saxophonist Archie Shepp's 1972 Attica Blues album.
Family Life
One of five children born to Georgia Bea and Lester Jackson, he spent his early years in Chicago, Illinois, and later relocated to California. His younger brother George Jackson joined him in his violent brand of activism, brandishing an automatic weapon at the Marin County courthouse and freeing several prisoners who were being held there.
Associated With
Bob Dylan's 1971 tribute single, "George Jackson," rose to number 33 on the U.S. Billboard 200.
Top Asked Questions about George Jackson
How old is George Jackson in 2024?
George Jackson is 83 years old today.
When was George Jackson born?
George Jackson was born on September 23, 1941 in Illinois.
What is George Jackson zodiac sign?
George Jackson zodiac sign is Libra.
What was George Jackson best known for?
George Jackson was best known as Activist.
Fun Facts about George Jackson's Birthday
Here's quick list of some fun facts about George Jackson's birthday you must know including detailed age calculation, western astrology, roman numeral, birthstone and birth flower.
- George Jackson was born on Tuesday, 266th day / 39th week of 1941
- George Jackson has Libra zodiac sign and Air element based on western astrology
- Roman numeral of George Jackson birthday is XXIII.IX.MCMXLI
- George Jackson's birthstone is Sapphire
- George Jackson's birth flower is Morning glory that symbolize daintiness & love
- George Jackson age in year is 83 years old
- George Jackson age in month is 998 months old
- George Jackson age in day is 30401 days old
- George Jackson age in hour is 729624 hours old
- George Jackson age in minute is 43777440 minutes old
- George Jackson age in second is 2626646400 seconds old
- Next George Jackson birthday is on Tuesday, September 23rd 2025
- George Jackson age in next birthday (2025) is 84 years old
- Learn more interesting facts about September 23, 1941 birthday
Historical Events on George Jackson Birthday (September 23)
Below are historical events that coincided with George Jackson's birthday including important historical events as well as births and deaths of historical figures.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1561 | King Philip II of Spain issues cedula, ordering a halt to colonizing efforts in Florida. |
| 1779 | American Revolution: John Paul Jones, naval commander of the United States, on board the USS Bonhomme Richard, wins the Battle of Flamborough Head. |
| 1803 | Second Anglo-Maratha War: The Battle of Assaye is fought between the British East India Company and the Maratha Empire in India. |
| 1821 | Tripolitsa, Greece, is captured by Greek rebels during the Greek War of Independence. |
| 1846 | Astronomers Urbain Le Verrier, John Couch Adams and Johann Gottfried Galle collaborate on the discovery of Neptune. |
| 1868 | The Grito de Lares occurs in Puerto Rico against Spanish rule. |
| 1884 | On the night of 23-24 September, the steamship Arctique runs aground near Cape Virgenes leading to the discovery of nearby placer gold, beginning the Tierra del Fuego gold rush. |
| 1899 | The American Asiatic Squadron destroys a Filipino battery at the Battle of Olongapo. |
| 1905 | Norway and Sweden sign the Karlstad Treaty, peacefully dissolving the Union between the two countries. |
| 1942 | World War II: The Matanikau action on Guadalcanal begins: U.S. Marines attack Japanese units along the Matanikau River. |
| 1950 | Korean War: The Battle of Hill 282 is the first US friendly-fire incident on British military personnel since World War II. |
| 1973 | Argentine general election: Juan Perón returns to power in Argentina. |
| 1983 | Gulf Air Flight 771 is destroyed by a bomb, killing all 117 people on board. |
| 2004 | Over 3,000 people die in Haiti after Hurricane Jeanne produces massive flooding and mudslides. |
| 2008 | Matti Saari kills ten people at a school in Finland before committing suicide. |
| 1983 | The birth of Regan Smith, American race car driver |
| 1984 | The birth of Patrick Ehelechner, German ice hockey player |
| 1984 | The birth of Matt Kemp, American baseball player |
| 1984 | The birth of Anneliese van der Pol, Dutch-American entertainer |
| 1985 | The birth of Lukáš Kašpar, Czech ice hockey player |
| 1986 | The birth of Martin Cranie, English footballer |
| 1988 | The birth of Juan Martín del Potro, Argentinian tennis player |
| 1988 | The birth of Yannick Weber, Swiss ice hockey player |
| 1989 | The birth of Brandon Jennings, American basketball player |
| 1989 | The birth of Taniela Lasalo, Australian rugby league player |
| 1991 | The birth of Lee Alexander, Scottish footballer |
| 1991 | The birth of Kim Ki-bum, South Korean singer and entertainer |
| 1991 | The birth of Melanie Oudin, American tennis player |
| 1994 | The birth of Lee Mi-joo, South Korean singer and entertainer |
| 1999 | The birth of Song Yu-qi, Chinese singer |
| 2012 | The death of Sam Sniderman, Canadian businessman, founded Sam the Record Man (b. 1920) |
| 2013 | The death of Abdel Hamid al-Sarraj, Syrian colonel and politician (b. 1925) |
| 2013 | The death of Gil Dozier, American captain, lawyer, and politician (b. 1934) |
| 2013 | The death of Ruth Patrick, American botanist and immunologist (b. 1907) |
| 2014 | The death of A. W. Davis, American basketball player and coach (b. 1943) |
| 2014 | The death of Irven DeVore, American anthropologist and biologist (b. 1934) |
| 2014 | The death of Don Manoukian, American football player and wrestler (b. 1934) |
| 2014 | The death of Al Suomi, American ice hockey player and referee (b. 1913) |
| 2015 | The death of Dayananda Saraswati, Indian monk and philosopher (b. 1930) |
| 2018 | The death of Charles Kuen Kao, Hong Kong-American-British electrical engineer and physicist (b. 1933) |
| 2018 | The death of Gary Kurtz, American film producer (b. 1940) |
| 2018 | The death of Jane Fortune, American author, journalist, and philanthropist (b.1942) |
| 2020 | The death of Juliette Gréco, French singer and actress (b. 1927) |
| 2021 | The death of John Elliott, Australian businessman (b. 1941) |
| 2021 | The death of Nino Vaccarella, Italian race car driver (b. 1933) |
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| Wikipedia | George Jackson on Wikipedia |
| Website | George Jackson's Webiste |
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