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

Updated at April 27, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

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

George Stephenson Facts

Full Name	George Stephenson
Birthdate	June 09, 1781
Birth Place	England
Age (in 2024)	242 Years Old
Zodiac	Gemini
Occupation	Engineer

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George Stephenson Age & Birthday

George Stephenson is best known as Engineer who has born on June 09, 1781 in England. Currently, George Stephenson is 242 years, 10 months and 18 days old. George Stephenson will celebrate 243rd birthday on Sunday, 9th of June 2024. 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 242 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, 160^th day / 23^rd 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 242 years old
George Stephenson age in month is 2914 months old
George Stephenson age in day is 88711 days old
George Stephenson age in hour is 2129064 hours old
George Stephenson age in minute is 127743840 minutes old
George Stephenson age in second is 7664630400 seconds old
Next George Stephenson birthday is on Monday, June 9th 2025
George Stephenson age in next birthday (2025) is 243 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.

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

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