George Orwell Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts
Updated at December 13, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team
George Orwell Facts
| Full Name | George Orwell |
|---|---|
| Birthdate | June 25, 1903 |
| Birth Place | Motihari, India |
| Age (in 2024) | 121 Years Old |
| Zodiac | Cancer |
| Occupation | Novelist |
George Orwell Age & Birthday
George Orwell is best known as Novelist who has born on June 25, 1903 in Motihari, India. Currently, George Orwell is 121 years, 5 months and 18 days old. George Orwell will celebrate 122nd birthday on Wednesday, 25th of June 2025. Below the countdown to George Orwell upcoming birthday.
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About
British dystopian author best known for the novels Nineteen Eighty-Four and Animal Farm. His other works include an acclaimed autobiographical account of the Spanish Civil War and multiple political essays.
Before Fame
He was born in British-controlled India, and he moved to England at the age of one. As a boy, he loved shooting, birdwatching, and fishing.
Trivia
His writing frequently dealt with political dystopia, threatened individuality, and paranoia.
Family Life
His birth name was Eric Arthur Blair. He and his two sisters were the children of Richard Walmesley Blair and Ida Mabel Blair. He was married to Eileen O'Shaughnessy until her death in 1945. He wed second wife Sonia Brownell in 1949. He fathered one son, Richard Horatio Orwell.Â
Associated With
He and H.G. Wells were both prominent British writers of science fiction.
Top Asked Questions about George Orwell
How old is George Orwell in 2024?
George Orwell is 121 years old today.
When was George Orwell born?
George Orwell was born on June 25, 1903 in Motihari, India.
What is George Orwell zodiac sign?
George Orwell zodiac sign is Cancer.
What was George Orwell best known for?
George Orwell was best known as Novelist.
Fun Facts about George Orwell's Birthday
Here's quick list of some fun facts about George Orwell's birthday you must know including detailed age calculation, western astrology, roman numeral, birthstone and birth flower.
- George Orwell was born on Thursday, 176th day / 26th week of 1903
- George Orwell has Cancer zodiac sign and Water element based on western astrology
- Roman numeral of George Orwell birthday is XXV.VI.MCMIII
- George Orwell's birthstone is Pearl
- George Orwell's birth flower is Rose that symbolize love, gratitude & appreciation
- George Orwell age in year is 121 years old
- George Orwell age in month is 1457 months old
- George Orwell age in day is 44367 days old
- George Orwell age in hour is 1064808 hours old
- George Orwell age in minute is 63888480 minutes old
- George Orwell age in second is 3833308800 seconds old
- Next George Orwell birthday is on Wednesday, June 25th 2025
- George Orwell age in next birthday (2025) is 122 years old
Historical Events on George Orwell Birthday (June 25)
Below are historical events that coincided with George Orwell's birthday including important historical events as well as births and deaths of historical figures.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1960 | Cold War: Two cryptographers working for the United States National Security Agency left for vacation to Mexico, and from there defected to the Soviet Union. |
| 1975 | Mozambique achieves independence from Portugal. |
| 1975 | Prime Minister Indira Gandhi declares a state of internal emergency in India. |
| 1976 | Missouri Governor Kit Bond issues an executive order rescinding the Extermination Order, formally apologizing on behalf of the state of Missouri for the suffering it had caused to members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. |
| 1978 | The rainbow flag representing gay pride is flown for the first time during the San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Parade. |
| 1981 | Microsoft is restructured to become an incorporated business in its home state of Washington. |
| 1991 | The breakup of Yugoslavia begins when Slovenia and Croatia declare their independence from Yugoslavia. |
| 1993 | Kim Campbell is sworn in as the first female Prime Minister of Canada. |
| 1996 | The Khobar Towers bombing in Saudi Arabia kills 19 U.S. servicemen. |
| 1997 | An uncrewed Progress spacecraft collides with the Russian space station Mir. |
| 1997 | The National Hockey League approved expansion franchises for Nashville (1998), Atlanta (1999), Columbus (2000), and Minneapolis-Saint Paul (2000). |
| 1998 | In Clinton v. City of New York, the United States Supreme Court decides that the Line Item Veto Act of 1996 is unconstitutional. |
| 2022 | The prime minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina inaugurates the longest bridge of Bangladesh, Padma Bridge. |
| 2022 | Russo-Ukrainian War: The Battle of Sievierodonetsk ends after weeks of heavy fighting with the Russian capture of the city, leading to the Battle of Lysychansk. |
| 2022 | Two people are killed and 21 more injured after a gunman opens fire at three sites in Oslo in a suspected Islamist anti-LGBTQ+ attack. |
| 1981 | The birth of Simon Ammann, Swiss ski jumper |
| 1982 | The birth of Rain, South Korean singer and actor |
| 1982 | The birth of Mikhail Youzhny, Russian tennis player |
| 1983 | The birth of Marc Janko, Austrian footballer |
| 1984 | The birth of Lauren Bush, American model and fashion designer |
| 1985 | The birth of Karim Matmour, Algerian footballer |
| 1986 | The birth of Aya Matsuura, Japanese singer and actress |
| 1988 | The birth of Jhonas Enroth, Swedish ice hockey player |
| 1988 | The birth of Miguel Layún, Mexican footballer |
| 1988 | The birth of Therese Johaug, Norwegian cross-country skier |
| 1990 | The birth of Andi Eigenmann, Filipino actress |
| 1996 | The birth of Pietro Fittipaldi, Brazilian-American race car driver |
| 1996 | The birth of Sione Mata'utia, Australian rugby league player |
| 1996 | The birth of Lele Pons, Latina-American Internet personality |
| 1998 | The birth of Kyle Chalmers, Australian swimmer |
| 2012 | The death of Edgar Ross, American boxer (b. 1949) |
| 2013 | The death of George Burditt, American screenwriter and producer (b. 1923) |
| 2013 | The death of Catherine Gibson, Scottish swimmer (b. 1931) |
| 2013 | The death of Robert E. Gilka, American photographer and journalist (b. 1916) |
| 2013 | The death of Harry Parker, American rower and coach (b. 1935) |
| 2013 | The death of Mildred Ladner Thompson, American journalist (b. 1918) |
| 2013 | The death of Green Wix Unthank, American soldier and judge (b. 1923) |
| 2014 | The death of Nigel Calder, English journalist, author, and screenwriter (b. 1931) |
| 2014 | The death of Ana MarÃa Matute, Spanish author and academic (b. 1925) |
| 2014 | The death of Ivan Plyushch, Ukrainian agronomist and politician (b. 1941) |
| 2015 | The death of Patrick Macnee, English actor (b. 1922) |
| 2015 | The death of Nerses Bedros XIX Tarmouni, Egyptian-Armenian patriarch (b. 1940) |
| 2016 | The death of Adam Small, South African writer of apartheid-period (b. 1936) |
| 2018 | The death of Richard Benjamin Harrison, American businessman and reality television personality (b. 1941) |
| 2018 | The death of David Goldblatt, South African photographer of apartheid-period (b. 1930) |
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