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

Updated at December 13, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

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

George Walker Facts

Full NameGeorge Walker
BirthdateJune 27, 1922
Birth PlaceOhio
Age (in 2024)102 Years Old
ZodiacCancer
OccupationComposer

George Walker Age & Birthday

George Walker is best known as Composer who has born on June 27, 1922 in Ohio. Currently, George Walker is 102 years, 5 months and 16 days old. George Walker will celebrate 103rd birthday on Friday, 27th of June 2025. 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 102 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, 178th day / 26th 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 102 years old
  • George Walker age in month is 1229 months old
  • George Walker age in day is 37425 days old
  • George Walker age in hour is 898200 hours old
  • George Walker age in minute is 53892000 minutes old
  • George Walker age in second is 3233520000 seconds old
  • Next George Walker birthday is on Friday, June 27th 2025
  • George Walker age in next birthday (2025) is 103 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.

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

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