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Gregory Benford Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at November 21, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

Gregory Benford Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac &  Family

Gregory Benford Facts

Full NameGregory Benford
BirthdateJanuary 30, 1941
Birth PlaceAlabama
Age (in 2024)83 Years Old
ZodiacAquarius
OccupationNovelist

Gregory Benford Age & Birthday

Gregory Benford is best known as Novelist who has born on January 30, 1941 in Alabama. Currently, Gregory Benford is 83 years, 9 months and 22 days old. Gregory Benford will celebrate 84th birthday on Thursday, 30th of January 2025. Below the countdown to Gregory Benford upcoming birthday.

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Gregory Benford Biography

About

An American science fiction author and astrophysicist, he is best known for his Galactic Center Saga series (1976-1995). His other works include Jupiter Project (1975) and the award-winning Timescape (1980).

Before Fame

He received a degree in physics from the University of Oklahoma and went on to study at the University of California, San Diego. He published his first Galactic Center Saga novel, In the Ocean of Night, in 1976.

Trivia

He was nominated for four Hugo Awards, and he won a Nebula Award.

Family Life

He and his identical twin, Jim Benford, were born in Mobile, Alabama. Gregory Benford married Joan Abbe in 1967.

Associated With

He wrote a sequel to Isaac Asimov's Foundation series.

Top Asked Questions about Gregory Benford

How old is Gregory Benford in 2024?

Gregory Benford is 83 years old today.

When was Gregory Benford born?

Gregory Benford was born on January 30, 1941 in Alabama.

What is Gregory Benford zodiac sign?

Gregory Benford zodiac sign is Aquarius.

What was Gregory Benford best known for?

Gregory Benford was best known as Novelist.

Fun Facts about Gregory Benford's Birthday

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

  • Gregory Benford was born on Thursday, 30th day / 05th week of 1941
  • Gregory Benford has Aquarius zodiac sign and Air element based on western astrology
  • Roman numeral of Gregory Benford birthday is XXX.I.MCMXLI
  • Gregory Benford's birthstone is Garnet
  • Gregory Benford's birth flower is Carnation that symbolize fascination, distinction & love
  • Gregory Benford age in year is 83 years old
  • Gregory Benford age in month is 1005 months old
  • Gregory Benford age in day is 30611 days old
  • Gregory Benford age in hour is 734664 hours old
  • Gregory Benford age in minute is 44079840 minutes old
  • Gregory Benford age in second is 2644790400 seconds old
  • Next Gregory Benford birthday is on Thursday, January 30th 2025
  • Gregory Benford age in next birthday (2025) is 84 years old
  • Learn more interesting facts about January 30, 1941 birthday

Historical Events on Gregory Benford Birthday (January 30)

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

YearEvent
1960The African National Party is founded in Chad, through the merger of traditionalist parties.
1964In a bloodless coup, General Nguyễn Khánh overthrows General Dương Văn Minh's military junta in South Vietnam.
1968Vietnam War: Tet Offensive launch by forces of the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese Army against South Vietnam, the United States, and their allies.
1969The Beatles' last public performance, on the roof of Apple Records in London. The impromptu concert is broken up by the police.
1972The Troubles: Bloody Sunday: British paratroopers open fire on anti-internment marchers in Derry, Northern Ireland, killing 13 people; another person later dies of injuries sustained.
1972Pakistan leaves the Commonwealth of Nations in protest of its recognition of breakaway Bangladesh.
1974Pan Am Flight 806 crashes near Pago Pago International Airport in American Samoa, killing 97.
1975The Monitor National Marine Sanctuary is established as the first United States National Marine Sanctuary.
1979A Varig Boeing 707-323C freighter, flown by the same commander as Flight 820, disappears over the Pacific Ocean 30 minutes after taking off from Tokyo.
1982Richard Skrenta writes the first PC virus code, which is 400 lines long and disguised as an Apple boot program called "Elk Cloner".
1989The American embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan is closed.
1995Hydroxycarbamide becomes the first approved preventive treatment for sickle cell disease.
2000Kenya Airways Flight 431 crashes into the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Ivory Coast, killing 169.
2013Naro-1 becomes the first carrier rocket launched by South Korea.
2020The World Health Organization declares the COVID-19 pandemic to be a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.
1982The birth of Jorge Cantú, Mexican baseball player
1984The birth of Kotoshōgiku Kazuhiro, Japanese sumo wrestler
1984The birth of Kid Cudi, American entertainer
1985The birth of Gisela Dulko, Argentinian tennis player
1987The birth of Becky Lynch, Irish wrestler
1987The birth of Renato Santos, Brazilian footballer
1987The birth of Arda Turan, Turkish footballer
1989The birth of Yoon Bo-ra, South Korean singer
1990The birth of Mitchell Starc, Australian cricketer
1990The birth of Phillip Supernaw, American football player
1991The birth of Stefan Elliott, Canadian ice hockey player
1993The birth of Katy Marchant, English track cyclist
1993The birth of Thitipoom Techaapaikhun, Thai actor
1995The birth of Jack Laugher, English diver
1996The birth of Dafne Navarro, Mexican trampoline gymnast
2014The death of Arthur Rankin, Jr., American director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1924)
2015The death of Carl Djerassi, Austrian-American chemist, author, and playwright (b. 1923)
2015The death of Ülo Kaevats, Estonian academic, philosopher, and politician (b. 1947)
2015The death of Geraldine McEwan, English actress (b. 1932)
2015The death of Gerrit Voorting, Dutch cyclist (b. 1923)
2015The death of Zhelyu Zhelev, Bulgarian philosopher and politician, 2nd President of Bulgaria (b. 1935)
2016The death of Frank Finlay, English actor (b. 1926)
2016The death of Francisco Flores Pérez, Salvadorian politician, President of El Salvador (b. 1959)
2016The death of Georgia Davis Powers, American activist and politician (b. 1923)
2018The death of Mark Salling, American actor and musician (b. 1982)
2019The death of Dick Miller, American actor (b. 1928)
2021The death of Sophie, Scottish musician (b. 1986)
2022The death of Cheslie Kryst, American television presenter and model (b. 1991)
2023The death of Bobby Beathard, American Pro Football Hall of Fame executive (b. 1937)
2023The death of Bobby Hull, Canadian ice hockey player (b. 1939)

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