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

Updated at November 21, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

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

George Stephenson Facts

Full NameGeorge Stephenson
BirthdateJune 09, 1781
Birth PlaceEngland
Age (in 2024)243 Years Old
ZodiacGemini
OccupationEngineer

George Stephenson Age & Birthday

George Stephenson is best known as Engineer who has born on June 09, 1781 in England. Currently, George Stephenson is 243 years, 5 months and 12 days old. George Stephenson will celebrate 244th birthday on Monday, 9th of June 2025. Below the countdown to George Stephenson upcoming birthday.

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George Stephenson Biography

About

Famous for constructing the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, which was the first public, steam-operated, urban rail system in history, this British engineer is also remembered for his development of the world's standard 4'8.5" railway track gauge.

Before Fame

In his late teens, he learned to read by taking night school classes and worked by day as a railroad engineer.

Trivia

In the early 21st century, England's George Stephenson College was dedicated in his honor. He was known as the "Father of Railways."

Family Life

The son of illiterate parents Mabel and Robert Stephenson, he spent his youth in Wylam, Northumberland, England. Following their 1802 marriage, he and his wife, Frances Henderson, welcomed a son named Robert. Over a decade after his first wife died of tuberculosis, he married Betty Hindmarsh.

Associated With

In the second decade of the nineteenth century, Stephenson and Humphry Davy both invented safety lamps for use in mines.

Top Asked Questions about George Stephenson

How old is George Stephenson in 2024?

George Stephenson is 243 years old today.

When was George Stephenson born?

George Stephenson was born on June 09, 1781 in England.

What is George Stephenson zodiac sign?

George Stephenson zodiac sign is Gemini.

What was George Stephenson best known for?

George Stephenson was best known as Engineer.

Fun Facts about George Stephenson's Birthday

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

  • George Stephenson was born on Saturday, 160th day / 23rd week of 1781
  • George Stephenson has Gemini zodiac sign and Air element based on western astrology
  • Roman numeral of George Stephenson birthday is IX.VI.MDCCLXXXI
  • George Stephenson's birthstone is Pearl
  • George Stephenson's birth flower is Rose that symbolize love, gratitude & appreciation
  • George Stephenson age in year is 243 years old
  • George Stephenson age in month is 2921 months old
  • George Stephenson age in day is 88919 days old
  • George Stephenson age in hour is 2134056 hours old
  • George Stephenson age in minute is 128043360 minutes old
  • George Stephenson age in second is 7682601600 seconds old
  • Next George Stephenson birthday is on Monday, June 9th 2025
  • George Stephenson age in next birthday (2025) is 244 years old

Historical Events on George Stephenson Birthday (June 09)

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

YearEvent
1957First ascent of Broad Peak by Fritz Wintersteller, Marcus Schmuck, Kurt Diemberger, and Hermann Buhl.
1959The USS George Washington is launched. It is the first nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine.
1965The civilian Prime Minister of South Vietnam, Phan Huy QuĂĄt, resigns after being unable to work with a junta led by Nguyễn Cao Kỳ.
1965Vietnam War: The Viet Cong commences combat with the Army of the Republic of Vietnam in the Battle of Đồng XoĂ i, one of the largest battles in the war.
1967Six-Day War: Israel captures the Golan Heights from Syria.
1968U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson declares a national day of mourning following the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy.
1972Severe rainfall causes a dam in the Black Hills of South Dakota to burst, creating a flood that kills 238 people and causes $160 million in damage.
1973In horse racing, Secretariat wins the U.S. Triple Crown.
1978The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints opens its priesthood to "all worthy men", ending a 148-year-old policy of excluding black men.
1979The Ghost Train fire at Luna Park Sydney, Australia, kills seven.
1995Ansett New Zealand Flight 703 crashes into the Tararua Range during approach to Palmerston North Airport on the North Island of New Zealand, killing four.
1999Kosovo War: The Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and NATO sign a peace treaty.
2008Two bombs explode at a train station near Algiers, Algeria, killing at least 13 people.
2009An explosion kills 17 people and injures at least 46 at a hotel in Peshawar, Pakistan.
2010At least 40 people are killed and more than 70 wounded in a suicide bombing at a wedding party in Arghandab, Kandahar.
1986The birth of Doug Legursky, American football player
1986The birth of Yadier Pedroso, Cuban baseball player (d. 2013)
1986The birth of Ashley Postell, American gymnast
1987The birth of Jaan Mölder, Estonian race car driver
1988The birth of Jason Demers, Canadian ice hockey defenseman
1988The birth of Sara Isaković, Slovenian swimmer
1988The birth of Mae Whitman, American actress
1989The birth of DĂ­dac VilĂ , Spanish footballer
1990The birth of Matthias Mayer, Austrian skier
1990The birth of Antonella Alonso, Venezuelan pornographic actress
1991The birth of Aaron M. Johnson, American jazz saxophonist
1992The birth of Zach Hyman, Canadian ice hockey player
1992The birth of Yannick Agnel, French swimmer
1992The birth of Boyd Cordner, Australian rugby league player
1993The birth of George Jennings, Australian rugby league player
2013The death of Zdeněk Rotrekl, Czech poet and historian (b. 1920)
2014The death of Bernard Agré, Ivorian cardinal (b. 1926)
2014The death of Rik Mayall, English comedian, actor, and screenwriter (b. 1958)
2014The death of Elsie Quarterman, American ecologist and academic (b. 1910)
2014The death of Alicemarie Huber Stotler, American lawyer and judge (b. 1942)
2014The death of Gustave Tassell, American fashion designer (b. 1926)
2014The death of Bob Welch, American baseball player and coach (b. 1956)
2015The death of Pumpkinhead, American rapper (b. 1975)
2015The death of Pedro Zerolo, Spanish lawyer and politician (b. 1960)
2017The death of Adam West, American actor and investor (b. 1928)
2018The death of Fadil Vokrri, Kosovo Albanian football administrator and player (b. 1960)
2019The death of Bushwick Bill, Jamaican-American rapper (b. 1966)
2022The death of Julee Cruise, American singer-songwriter, musician, and actress (b. 1956)
2022The death of Matt Zimmerman, Canadian actor (b. 1934)
2022The death of Billy Kametz, American voice actor (b. 1987)

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