George Van Biesbroeck Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at December 12, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

George Van Biesbroeck Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac & Family

George Van Biesbroeck Facts

Full Name	George Van Biesbroeck
Birthdate	January 21, 1880
Birth Place	Belgium
Age (in 2024)	144 Years Old
Zodiac	Aquarius
Occupation	Astronomer

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George Van Biesbroeck Age & Birthday

George Van Biesbroeck is best known as Astronomer who has born on January 21, 1880 in Belgium. Currently, George Van Biesbroeck is 144 years, 10 months and 22 days old. George Van Biesbroeck will celebrate 145th birthday on Tuesday, 21st of January 2025. Below the countdown to George Van Biesbroeck upcoming birthday.

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George Van Biesbroeck Biography

About

An observational astronomer who became known for his studies of double stars, asteroids, and comets at observatories in Belgium and the U.S. In his long career he discovered sixteen asteroids.

Before Fame

He was trained by such notables as German astronomer Max Wolf and German physicist Karl Schwarzschild at the Heidelberg Observatory and the Potsdam Observatory.

Trivia

His greatest discovery was the periodic comet 53P/Van Biesbroeck, along with 16 asteroids and the two non-periodic comets: C/1925 W1 or Van Biesbroeck 1 and C/1935 Q1 or Van Biesbroeck 2; he published Van Biesbroeck's Star Catalog in 1961.

Family Life

He was born into a family mainly comprised of artists, yet his father urged him to earn a degree in Civil Engineering Construction; he later studied Theoretical Astronomy at Ghent University.

Associated With

He confirmed Albert Einstein's Theory of Relativity in 1952.

Top Asked Questions about George Van Biesbroeck

How old is George Van Biesbroeck in 2024?

George Van Biesbroeck is 144 years old today.

When was George Van Biesbroeck born?

George Van Biesbroeck was born on January 21, 1880 in Belgium.

What is George Van Biesbroeck zodiac sign?

George Van Biesbroeck zodiac sign is Aquarius.

What was George Van Biesbroeck best known for?

George Van Biesbroeck was best known as Astronomer.

Fun Facts about George Van Biesbroeck's Birthday

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

George Van Biesbroeck was born on Wednesday, 21^st day / 04^th week of 1880
George Van Biesbroeck has Aquarius zodiac sign and Air element based on western astrology
Roman numeral of George Van Biesbroeck birthday is XXI.I.MDCCCLXXX
George Van Biesbroeck's birthstone is Garnet
George Van Biesbroeck's birth flower is Carnation that symbolize fascination, distinction & love
George Van Biesbroeck age in year is 144 years old
George Van Biesbroeck age in month is 1738 months old
George Van Biesbroeck age in day is 52921 days old
George Van Biesbroeck age in hour is 1270104 hours old
George Van Biesbroeck age in minute is 76206240 minutes old
George Van Biesbroeck age in second is 4572374400 seconds old
Next George Van Biesbroeck birthday is on Tuesday, January 21st 2025
George Van Biesbroeck age in next birthday (2025) is 145 years old

Historical Events on George Van Biesbroeck Birthday (January 21)

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

Year	Event
1980	Iran Air Flight 291 crashes in the Alborz Mountains while on approach to Mehrabad International Airport in Tehran, Iran, killing 128 people.
1981	Production of the DeLorean sports car begins in Dunmurry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
1985	Galaxy Airlines Flight 203 crashes near Reno-Tahoe International Airport in Reno, Nevada, killing 70 people.
1997	The U.S. House of Representatives votes 395-28 to reprimand Newt Gingrich for ethics violations, making him the first Speaker of the House to be so disciplined.
1999	War on Drugs: In one of the largest drug busts in American history, the United States Coast Guard intercepts a ship with over 4,300 kilograms (9,500 lb) of cocaine on board.
2000	Ecuador: After the Ecuadorian Congress is seized by indigenous organizations, Col. Lucio Gutiérrez, Carlos Solorzano and Antonio Vargas depose President Jamil Mahuad. Gutierrez is later replaced by Gen. Carlos Mendoza, who resigns and allows Vice-President Gustavo Noboa to succeed Mahuad.
2003	A 7.6 magnitude earthquake strikes the Mexican state of Colima, killing 29 and leaving approximately 10,000 people homeless.
2004	NASA's MER-A (the Mars Rover Spirit) ceases communication with mission control. The problem lies in the management of its flash memory and is fixed remotely from Earth on February 6.
2005	In Belmopan, Belize, the unrest over the government's new taxes erupts into riots.
2009	Israel withdraws from the Gaza Strip, officially ending a three-week war it had with Hamas. However, intermittent fire by both sides continues in the weeks to follow.
2011	Anti-government demonstrations take place in Tirana, Albania. Four people lose their lives from gunshots, allegedly fired from armed police protecting the Prime Minister's office.
2014	Rojava conflict: The Jazira Canton declares its autonomy from the Syrian Arab Republic.
2017	Over 400 cities across America and 160+ countries worldwide participate in a large-scale women's march, on Donald Trump's first full day as President of the United States.
2018	Rocket Lab's Electron becomes the first rocket to reach orbit using an electric pump-fed engine and deploys three CubeSats.
2023	Huu Can Tran, 72, opens fire in a dance studio in Monterey Park, California, killing eleven people and injuring nine others before later committing suicide. It is the worst mass shooting in Los Angeles County since the 2008 Covina massacre.
1992	The birth of Nicolás Mezquida, Uruguayan footballer
1992	The birth of Roland Szolnoki, Hungarian footballer
1993	The birth of Muralha, Brazilian footballer
1994	The birth of Amin Affane, Swedish footballer
1994	The birth of Laura Robson, Australian-English tennis player
1994	The birth of Booboo Stewart, American actor
1995	The birth of Yulia Belorukova, Russian cross-country skier
1995	The birth of Nguyễn Công Phượng, Vietnamese footballer
1995	The birth of Marine Johannes, French basketball player
1995	The birth of Alanna Kennedy, Australian footballer
1996	The birth of Marco Asensio, Spanish footballer
1997	The birth of Jeremy Shada, American actor, musician and singer
1997	The birth of Ilia Topuria, German-Georgian mixed martial artist
1999	The birth of Rubina Ali, Indian actress
2004	The birth of Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway
2013	The death of Chumpol Silpa-archa, Thai academic and politician, Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand (b. 1940)
2013	The death of Michael Winner, English director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1935)
2015	The death of Marcus Borg, American scholar, theologian, and author (b. 1942)
2015	The death of Leon Brittan, English lawyer and politician, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills (b. 1939)
2015	The death of Johnnie Lewis, Liberian lawyer and politician, 18th Chief Justice of Liberia (b. 1946)
2016	The death of Bill Johnson, American skier (b. 1960)
2016	The death of Mrinalini Sarabhai, a 1992-Padma Bhushan award winner Indian classical dancer, choreographer and instructor. (b. 1918)
2019	The death of Kaye Ballard, American actress (b. 1925)
2019	The death of Henri, Count of Paris, Head of the House of Orléans (b. 1933)
2019	The death of Emiliano Sala, Argentine footballer (b. 1990)
2019	The death of Harris Wofford, American politician, author and civil rights activist (b. 1926)
2020	The death of Terry Jones, Welsh actor, director, and screenwriter (b. 1942)
2020	The death of Morgan Wootten, American high school basketball coach (b. 1931)
2022	The death of Louie Anderson, American actor and comedian (b. 1953)
2022	The death of Leonor Oyarzún, Chilean socialite, First Lady of Chile (b. 1919)

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