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

Updated at January 14, 2025 by BirthdayDBs Team

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

George Poage Facts

Full NameGeorge Poage
BirthdateNovember 06, 1880
Birth PlaceWisconsin
Age (in 2025)144 Years Old
ZodiacScorpio
OccupationRunner

George Poage Age & Birthday

George Poage is best known as Runner who has born on November 06, 1880 in Wisconsin. Currently, George Poage is 144 years, 2 months and 8 days old. George Poage will celebrate 145th birthday on Thursday, 6th of November 2025. Below the countdown to George Poage upcoming birthday.

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George Poage Biography

About

Winner of two bronze medals at the 1904 Olympics in the 200 and 400 meter hurdles. He was the first African-American to win an Olympic medal.

Before Fame

Enrolling at the University of Wisconsin, he joined its track team his sophomore year, becoming the university's first track athlete.

Trivia

Competing at the Olympics despite a called boycott by the black community due to the segregated public facilities, he won bronze medals in both the 220-yard and 440-yard hurdles.

Family Life

He was born in Hannibal, Missouri, moving with his family to LaCrosse, Wisconsin, at a young age.

Associated With

Like Jackie Robinson after him, he helped break the color line in sports, and chipped away at the popular perception of white racial superiority.

Top Asked Questions about George Poage

How old is George Poage in 2025?

George Poage is 144 years old today.

When was George Poage born?

George Poage was born on November 06, 1880 in Wisconsin.

What is George Poage zodiac sign?

George Poage zodiac sign is Scorpio.

What was George Poage best known for?

George Poage was best known as Runner.

Fun Facts about George Poage's Birthday

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

  • George Poage was born on Saturday, 311th day / 45th week of 1880
  • George Poage has Scorpio zodiac sign and Water element based on western astrology
  • Roman numeral of George Poage birthday is VI.XI.MDCCCLXXX
  • George Poage's birthstone is Topaz
  • George Poage's birth flower is Chrysanthemum that symbolize cheerfulness, friendship & abundance
  • George Poage age in year is 144 years old
  • George Poage age in month is 1730 months old
  • George Poage age in day is 52664 days old
  • George Poage age in hour is 1263936 hours old
  • George Poage age in minute is 75836160 minutes old
  • George Poage age in second is 4550169600 seconds old
  • Next George Poage birthday is on Friday, November 6th 2026
  • George Poage age in next birthday (2026) is 145 years old

Historical Events on George Poage Birthday (November 06)

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

YearEvent
1936Spanish Civil War: The republican government flees from Madrid to Valencia, leading to the formation of the Madrid Defense Council in its stead.
1943World War II: The 1st Ukrainian Front liberates Kyiv from German occupation.
1947Meet the Press, the longest running television program in history, makes its debut on NBC Television.
1963Nguyễn Ngọc Thơ is appointed to head the South Vietnamese government by General Dương Văn Minh's junta, five days after the latter deposed and assassinated President Ngô Đình Diệm.
1971The United States Atomic Energy Commission tests the largest U.S. underground hydrogen bomb, code-named Cannikin, on Amchitka Island in the Aleutians.
1977The Kelly Barnes Dam, located above Toccoa Falls College near Toccoa, Georgia, fails, killing 39.
1985Colombian conflict, leftist guerrillas of the 19th of April Movement seize control of the Palace of Justice in Bogotá.
1986Sumburgh disaster: A British International Helicopters Boeing 234LR Chinook crashes 2.mw-parser-output .frac{white-space:nowrap}.mw-parser-output .frac .num,.mw-parser-output .frac .den{font-size:80%;line-height:0;vertical-align:super}.mw-parser-output .frac .den{vertical-align:sub}.mw-parser-output .sr-only{border:0;clip:rect(0,0,0,0);height:1px;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;padding:0;position:absolute;width:1px}1⁄2 miles east of Sumburgh Airport killing 45 people. It is the deadliest civilian helicopter crash on record.
1988Lancang-Gengma earthquakes: At least 938 are killed after two powerful earthquakes rock the China-Myanmar border in Yunnan Province.
1995Cleveland Browns relocation controversy: Art Modell announces that he signed a deal that would relocate the Cleveland Browns to Baltimore.
2002Jiang Lijun is detained by Chinese police for signing the Open Letter to the 16th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party.
2002A Fokker 50 crashes near Luxembourg Airport, killing 20 and injuring three.
2004An express train collides with a stationary car near the village of Ufton Nervet, England, killing seven and injuring 150.
2012Tammy Baldwin becomes the first openly gay politician to be elected to the United States Senate.
2016Syrian civil war: The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) launch an offensive to capture the city of Raqqa from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).
1989The birth of Aaron Hernandez, American football player (d. 2017)
1990The birth of André Schürrle, German footballer
1990The birth of Akua Shōma, Japanese sumo wrestler
1990The birth of Bowen Yang, Australian-born American actor, comedian, podcaster, and writer
1992The birth of Rebecca Allen, Australian basketball player
1992The birth of Nasya Dimitrova, Bulgarian volleyball player
1992The birth of Paula Kania, Polish tennis player
1992The birth of Kim Ah-young, South Korean singer and actress
1993The birth of Josh Wakefield, English footballer
1994The birth of Isaah Yeo, Australian rugby league player
1995The birth of Addin Fonua-Blake, Australian-Tongan rugby league player
1997The birth of Aliona Bolsova, Spanish-Moldovan tennis player
1997The birth of Elena-Gabriela Ruse, Romanian tennis player
1997The birth of Hero Fiennes-Tiffin, English actor and model
2001The birth of Day'Ron Sharpe, American basketball player
2009The death of Ron Sproat, American screenwriter and playwright (b. 1932)
2010The death of Robert Lipshutz, American soldier and lawyer, 17th White House Counsel (b. 1921)
2012The death of Joel Connable, American journalist and actor (b. 1973)
2012The death of Clive Dunn, English actor (b. 1920)
2012The death of Frank J. Prial, American journalist and author (b. 1930)
2013The death of Tarla Dalal, Indian chef and author (b. 1936)
2013The death of Ace Parker, American football and baseball player (b. 1912)
2014The death of Maggie Boyle, English singer and flute player (b. 1956)
2014The death of Tommy Macpherson, Scottish soldier and businessman (b. 1920)
2014The death of Rick Rosas, American bass player (b. 1949)
2015The death of Bobby Campbell, English footballer and manager (b. 1937)
2015The death of Yitzhak Navon, Israeli author, playwright, and politician, 5th President of Israel (b. 1921)
2017The death of Richard F. Gordon Jr., American naval officer, aviator, test pilot, and NASA astronaut (b. 1929)
2018The death of Bernard Landry, Canadian lawyer, politician and Premier of Quebec (b. 1937)
2020The death of Ken Spears, American writer (b. 1938)

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