George Sarton Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts
Updated at November 23, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team
George Sarton Facts
| Full Name | George Sarton |
|---|---|
| Birthdate | August 31, 1884 |
| Birth Place | Belgium |
| Age (in 2024) | 140 Years Old |
| Zodiac | Virgo |
| Occupation | Historian |
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George Sarton Age & Birthday
George Sarton is best known as Historian who has born on August 31, 1884 in Belgium. Currently, George Sarton is 140 years, 2 months and 23 days old. George Sarton will celebrate 141st birthday on Sunday, 31st of August 2025. Below the countdown to George Sarton upcoming birthday.
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About
He pioneered the study and research of the history of science. The George Sarton Medal has bee awarded every year by the History of Science Society since 1955.
Before Fame
He was forced to leave his country in the wake of World War I, initially emigrating to England then settling in the United States, becoming a lecturer and professor at Harvard University.
Trivia
He planned to write a nine-volume history of science, but only managed to finish three volumes before his passing.
Family Life
His wife, Mabel Eleanor Elwes, was an English artist; they married in 1911.
Associated With
He fathered author May Sarton.
Top Asked Questions about George Sarton
How old is George Sarton in 2024?
George Sarton is 140 years old today.
When was George Sarton born?
George Sarton was born on August 31, 1884 in Belgium.
What is George Sarton zodiac sign?
George Sarton zodiac sign is Virgo.
What was George Sarton best known for?
George Sarton was best known as Historian.
Fun Facts about George Sarton's Birthday
Here's quick list of some fun facts about George Sarton's birthday you must know including detailed age calculation, western astrology, roman numeral, birthstone and birth flower.
- George Sarton was born on Sunday, 244th day / 35th week of 1884
- George Sarton has Virgo zodiac sign and Earth element based on western astrology
- Roman numeral of George Sarton birthday is XXXI.VIII.MDCCCLXXXIV
- George Sarton's birthstone is Peridot
- George Sarton's birth flower is Gladiolus that symbolize moral integrity, remembrance, infatuation & honor
- George Sarton age in year is 140 years old
- George Sarton age in month is 1682 months old
- George Sarton age in day is 51218 days old
- George Sarton age in hour is 1229232 hours old
- George Sarton age in minute is 73753920 minutes old
- George Sarton age in second is 4425235200 seconds old
- Next George Sarton birthday is on Sunday, August 31st 2025
- George Sarton age in next birthday (2025) is 141 years old
Historical Events on George Sarton Birthday (August 31)
Below are historical events that coincided with George Sarton's birthday including important historical events as well as births and deaths of historical figures.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1987 | Thai Airways Flight 365 crashes into the ocean near Ko Phuket, Thailand, killing all 83 aboard. |
| 1988 | Delta Air Lines Flight 1141 crashes during takeoff from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, killing 14. |
| 1988 | CAAC Flight 301 overshoots the runway at Kai Tak Airport and crashes into Kowloon Bay, killing seven people. |
| 1991 | Kyrgyzstan declares its independence from the Soviet Union. |
| 1993 | Russia completes removing its troops from Lithuania. |
| 1994 | Russia completes removing its troops from Estonia. |
| 1996 | Saddam Hussein's troops seized Irbil after the Kurdish Masoud Barzani appealed for help to defeat his Kurdish rival PUK. |
| 1997 | Diana, Princess of Wales, her partner Dodi Fayed and driver Henri Paul die in a car crash in Paris. |
| 1999 | The first of a series of bombings in Moscow kills one person and wounds 40 others. |
| 1999 | A LAPA Boeing 737-200 crashes during takeoff from Jorge Newbury Airport in Buenos Aires, killing 65, including two on the ground. |
| 2002 | Typhoon Rusa, the most powerful typhoon to hit South Korea in 43 years, made landfall, killing at least 236 people. |
| 2005 | The 2005 Al-Aaimmah bridge stampede in Baghdad kills 953 people. |
| 2006 | Edvard Munch's famous painting The Scream, stolen on August 22, 2004, is recovered in a raid by Norwegian police. |
| 2016 | Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff is impeached and removed from office. |
| 2019 | A sightseeing helicopter crashes in the mountains of Skoddevarre , Alta, Norway, killing all 6 occupants. |
| 1988 | The birth of David Ospina, Colombian footballer |
| 1988 | The birth of Ember Moon, Professional Wrestler |
| 1989 | The birth of Dezmon Briscoe, American football player |
| 1990 | The birth of Tadeja Majerič, Slovenian tennis player |
| 1991 | The birth of António Félix da Costa, Portuguese race car driver |
| 1991 | The birth of Cédric Soares, Portuguese footballer |
| 1992 | The birth of Holly Earl, British actress |
| 1992 | The birth of Tyler Randell, Australian rugby league player |
| 1993 | The birth of Pablo Marí, Spanish football player |
| 1993 | The birth of Ilnur Alshin, Russian football player |
| 1993 | The birth of Anna Karnaukh, Russian water polo player |
| 1994 | The birth of Alex Harris, Scottish footballer |
| 1994 | The birth of Can Aktav, Turkish football player |
| 2001 | The birth of Amanda Anisimova, American tennis player |
| 2004 | The birth of Jang Won-young, South Korean singer and model |
| 2014 | The death of Ștefan Andrei, Romanian politician, 87th Romanian Minister of Foreign Affairs (b. 1931) |
| 2014 | The death of Stan Goldberg, American illustrator (b. 1932) |
| 2014 | The death of Carol Vadnais, Canadian ice hockey player and coach (b. 1945) |
| 2015 | The death of Edward Douglas-Scott-Montagu, 3rd Baron Montagu of Beaulieu, English politician, founded the National Motor Museum (b. 1926) |
| 2015 | The death of Tom Scott, American football player (b. 1930) |
| 2018 | The death of Carole Shelley, British-American actress (b. 1939) |
| 2018 | The death of Jennifer Ramírez Rivero, Venezuelan model and businesswoman (b. 1978) |
| 2019 | The death of Anthoine Hubert, French race car driver (b. 1996) |
| 2019 | The death of Alec Holowka, Canadian game developer (b. 1983) |
| 2020 | The death of Pranab Mukherjee, Former President of India (b. 1935) |
| 2020 | The death of Tom Seaver, American baseball player (b. 1944) |
| 2021 | The death of Mahal, Filipino comedian and actress (b. 1974) |
| 2021 | The death of Francesco Morini, Italian footballer (b. 1944) |
| 2021 | The death of Michael Constantine, Greek-American actor (b. 1927) |
| 2021 | The death of Geronimo, British alpaca (b. 2013) |
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| Wikipedia | George Sarton on Wikipedia |
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