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

Updated at April 19, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

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

George Walker Facts

Full Name	George Walker
Birthdate	June 27, 1922
Birth Place	Ohio
Age (in 2024)	101 Years Old
Zodiac	Cancer
Occupation	Composer

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George Walker Age & Birthday

George Walker is best known as Composer who has born on June 27, 1922 in Ohio. Currently, George Walker is 101 years, 9 months and 22 days old. George Walker will celebrate 102nd birthday on Thursday, 27th of June 2024. Below the countdown to George Walker upcoming birthday.

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George Walker Biography

About

African-American composer who won the 1996 Pulitzer Prize for Music for "Lilacs." He was commissioned by major ensembles in the United States including the Boston Symphony.

Before Fame

He was introduced to the piano at age five, and he was enrolled in the Oberlin Conservatory when he was 14.

Trivia

He was named to North Carolina's Order of the Long Leaf Pine in 1997. It was presented by then-Governor Jim Hunt.

Family Life

He fathered two sons: violinist and composer Gregory Walker and playwright Ian Walker.

Associated With

He won the Pulitzer Prize for Music 24 years after Elliott Carter was given the same honor in 1973.

Top Asked Questions about George Walker

How old is George Walker in 2024?

George Walker is 101 years old today.

When was George Walker born?

George Walker was born on June 27, 1922 in Ohio.

What is George Walker zodiac sign?

George Walker zodiac sign is Cancer.

What was George Walker best known for?

George Walker was best known as Composer.

Fun Facts about George Walker's Birthday

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

George Walker was born on Tuesday, 178^th day / 26^th week of 1922
George Walker has Cancer zodiac sign and Water element based on western astrology
Roman numeral of George Walker birthday is XXVII.VI.MCMXXII
George Walker's birthstone is Pearl
George Walker's birth flower is Rose that symbolize love, gratitude & appreciation
George Walker age in year is 101 years old
George Walker age in month is 1221 months old
George Walker age in day is 37187 days old
George Walker age in hour is 892488 hours old
George Walker age in minute is 53549280 minutes old
George Walker age in second is 3212956800 seconds old
Next George Walker birthday is on Friday, June 27th 2025
George Walker age in next birthday (2025) is 102 years old
Learn more interesting facts about June 27, 1922 birthday

Historical Events on George Walker Birthday (June 27)

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

Year	Event
1977	France grants independence to Djibouti.
1980	The 'Ustica massacre': Itavia Flight 870 crashes in the sea while en route from Bologna to Palermo, Italy, killing all 81 on board.
1981	The Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party issues its "Resolution on Certain Questions in the History of Our Party Since the Founding of the People's Republic of China", laying the blame for the Cultural Revolution on Mao Zedong.
1982	Space Shuttle Columbia launched from the Kennedy Space Center on the final research and development flight mission, STS-4.
1988	The Gare de Lyon rail accident in Paris, France, kills 56 people.
1988	Villa Tunari massacre: Bolivian anti-narcotics police kill nine to 12 and injure over a hundred protesting coca-growing peasants.
1991	Two days after it had declared independence, Slovenia is invaded by Yugoslav troops, tanks, and aircraft, starting the Ten-Day War.
1994	Members of the Aum Shinrikyo cult release sarin gas in Matsumoto, Japan. Seven people are killed, 660 injured.
2007	Tony Blair resigns as British Prime Minister, a position he had held since 1997. His Chancellor, Gordon Brown succeeds him.
2007	The Brazilian Military Police invades the favelas of Complexo do Alemão in an episode which is remembered as the Complexo do Alemão massacre.
2008	In a highly scrutinized election, President of Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe is re-elected in a landslide after his opponent Morgan Tsvangirai had withdrawn a week earlier, citing violence against his party's supporters.
2013	NASA launches the Interface Region Imaging Spectrograph, a space probe to observe the Sun.
2014	At least fourteen people are killed when a Gas Authority of India Limited pipeline explodes in the East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, India.
2015	Formosa Fun Coast fire: A dust fire occurs at a recreational water park in Taiwan, killing 15 people and injuring 497 others, 199 critically.
2017	A series of powerful cyberattacks using the Petya malware target websites of Ukrainian organizations and counterparts with Ukrainian connections around the globe.
1986	The birth of LaShawn Merritt, American sprinter
1987	The birth of India de Beaufort, English actress
1987	The birth of Ed Westwick, English actor
1988	The birth of Stefani Bismpikou, Greek gymnast
1988	The birth of Matthew Spiranovic, Australian footballer
1988	The birth of Kate Ziegler, American swimmer
1989	The birth of Hana Birnerová, Czech tennis player
1989	The birth of Matthew Lewis, English actor
1992	The birth of Ahn So-hee, South Korean singer and actress
1992	The birth of Karthika Nair, Indian film actress
1993	The birth of Johanna Talihärm, Estonian biathlete
1993	The birth of Alberto Campbell-Staines, Australian athlete
1994	The birth of Anita Husarić, Bosnian tennis player
1995	The birth of Monté Morris, American basketball player
2002	The birth of Kelee Ringo, American football player
2013	The death of Stefano Borgonovo, Italian footballer (b. 1964)
2013	The death of Ian Scott, English-New Zealand painter (b. 1945)
2014	The death of Edmond Blanchard, Canadian jurist and politician (b. 1954)
2014	The death of Allen Grossman, American poet, critic, and academic (b. 1932)
2014	The death of Leslie Manigat, Haitian educator and politician, 43rd President of Haiti (b. 1930)
2014	The death of Violet Milstead, Canadian World War II aviator and bush pilot (b. 1919)
2014	The death of Rachid Solh, Lebanese politician, 48th Prime Minister of Lebanon (b. 1926)
2015	The death of Zvi Elpeleg, Polish-Israeli diplomat, author, and academic (b. 1926)
2015	The death of Knut Helle, Norwegian historian and professor (b. 1930)
2015	The death of Chris Squire, English musician (bass guitarist), singer and songwriter, member of the rock band Yes (b. 1948)
2016	The death of Bud Spencer, Italian swimmer, actor, and screenwriter (b. 1929)
2017	The death of Peter L. Berger, Austrian sociologist (b. 1929)
2018	The death of Joe Jackson, American manager, father of Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson (b. 1928)
2018	The death of Liz Jackson, Australian journalist and former barrister (b. 1951)
2018	The death of William McBride, Australian obstetrician (b. 1927)

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