George Orwell Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at November 21, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

George Orwell Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac & Family

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

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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, 4 months and 26 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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George Orwell Biography

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.

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, 176^th day / 26^th 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 1456 months old
George Orwell age in day is 44345 days old
George Orwell age in hour is 1064280 hours old
George Orwell age in minute is 63856800 minutes old
George Orwell age in second is 3831408000 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 María 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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