Gunnar Birkerts Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at December 13, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

Gunnar Birkerts Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac & Family

Gunnar Birkerts Facts

Full Name	Gunnar Birkerts
Birthdate	January 17, 1925
Birth Place	Latvia
Age (in 2024)	99 Years Old
Zodiac	Capricorn
Occupation	Architect

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Gunnar Birkerts Age & Birthday

Gunnar Birkerts is best known as Architect who has born on January 17, 1925 in Latvia. Currently, Gunnar Birkerts is 99 years, 10 months and 27 days old. Gunnar Birkerts will celebrate 100th birthday on Friday, 17th of January 2025. Below the countdown to Gunnar Birkerts upcoming birthday.

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Gunnar Birkerts Biography

About

Latvian-American architect who did most of his work in the metropolitan area of Detroit, Michigan. His designs included New York's Corning Museum of Glass, Minneapolis' Marquette Plaza, and Kansas City's Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art.

Before Fame

He studied at the Technische Hochschule, Stuttgart, Germany, graduating in 1949. He was hired by Perkins and Will after coming to the United States, followed by a stint with Eero Saarinen.

Trivia

He designed the National Library of Latvia in Riga.

Family Life

He was raised in Latvia, but fled the country when the Russian army advanced at the end of the Second World War. His son, Sven Birkerts, became a famous literary critic.

Associated With

He and Joseph Sunlight were both well-known architects.

Top Asked Questions about Gunnar Birkerts

How old is Gunnar Birkerts in 2024?

Gunnar Birkerts is 99 years old today.

When was Gunnar Birkerts born?

Gunnar Birkerts was born on January 17, 1925 in Latvia.

What is Gunnar Birkerts zodiac sign?

Gunnar Birkerts zodiac sign is Capricorn.

What was Gunnar Birkerts best known for?

Gunnar Birkerts was best known as Architect.

Fun Facts about Gunnar Birkerts's Birthday

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

Gunnar Birkerts was born on Saturday, 17^th day / 03^rd week of 1925
Gunnar Birkerts has Capricorn zodiac sign and Earth element based on western astrology
Roman numeral of Gunnar Birkerts birthday is XVII.I.MCMXXV
Gunnar Birkerts's birthstone is Garnet
Gunnar Birkerts's birth flower is Carnation that symbolize fascination, distinction & love
Gunnar Birkerts age in year is 99 years old
Gunnar Birkerts age in month is 1198 months old
Gunnar Birkerts age in day is 36490 days old
Gunnar Birkerts age in hour is 875760 hours old
Gunnar Birkerts age in minute is 52545600 minutes old
Gunnar Birkerts age in second is 3152736000 seconds old
Next Gunnar Birkerts birthday is on Friday, January 17th 2025
Gunnar Birkerts age in next birthday (2025) is 100 years old
Learn more interesting facts about January 17, 1925 birthday

Historical Events on Gunnar Birkerts Birthday (January 17)

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

Year	Event
1991	Gulf War: Operation Desert Storm begins early in the morning as aircraft strike positions across Iraq, it is also the first major combat sortie for the F-117. LCDR Scott Speicher's F/A-18C Hornet from VFA-81 is shot down by a Mig-25 and is the first American casualty of the War. Iraq fires eight Scud missiles into Israel in an unsuccessful bid to provoke Israeli retaliation.
1991	Crown Prince Harald of Norway becomes King Harald V, following the death of his father, King Olav V.
1992	During a visit to South Korea, Japanese Prime Minister Kiichi Miyazawa apologizes for forcing Korean women into sexual slavery during World War II.
1994	The 6.7 Mw  Northridge earthquake shakes the Greater Los Angeles Area with a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent), leaving 57 people dead and more than 8,700 injured.
1995	The 6.9 Mw  Great Hanshin earthquake shakes the southern Hyōgo Prefecture with a maximum Shindo of VII, leaving 5,502-6,434 people dead, and 251,301-310,000 displaced.
1996	The Czech Republic applies for membership in the European Union.
1997	Cape Canaveral Air Force Station: A Delta II carrying the GPS IIR-1 satellite explodes 13 seconds after launch, dropping 250 tons of burning rocket remains around the launch pad.
1998	Clinton-Lewinsky scandal: Matt Drudge breaks the story of the Bill Clinton-Monica Lewinsky affair on his Drudge Report website.
2002	Mount Nyiragongo erupts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, displacing an estimated 400,000 people.
2007	The Doomsday Clock is set to five minutes to midnight in response to North Korea's nuclear testing.
2010	Rioting begins between Muslim and Christian groups in Jos, Nigeria, results in at least 200 deaths.
2013	Former cyclist Lance Armstrong confesses to his doping in an airing of Oprah's Next Chapter.
2016	President Barack Obama announces the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.
2017	The search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 is announced to be suspended.
2023	An avalanche strikes Nyingchi, Tibet, killing 28 people.
1991	The birth of Trevor Bauer, American baseball player
1991	The birth of Esapekka Lappi, Finnish Rally Driver
1991	The birth of Slade Griffin, Australian rugby league player
1991	The birth of Alise Post, American BMX rider
1993	The birth of Frankie Cocozza, British singer
1994	The birth of Mark Steketee, Australian cricketer
1995	The birth of Terutsuyoshi Shoki, Japanese sumo wrestler
1995	The birth of Indya Moore, American actor and model
1997	The birth of Jake Paul, American YouTube personality, actor, rapper, and professional boxer
1997	The birth of Kyle Tucker, American baseball player
1998	The birth of Jeff Reine-Adelaide, French footballer
1998	The birth of Sophie Molineux, Australian cricketer
1999	The birth of Isa Briones, American actor and singer
2000	The birth of Devlin DeFrancesco, Canadian race car driver
2000	The birth of Kang Chan-hee, South Korean singer and actor
2014	The death of Sunanda Pushkar, Indian-Canadian businesswoman (b. 1962)
2014	The death of Suchitra Sen, Indian film actress (b. 1931)
2015	The death of Ken Furphy, English footballer and manager (b. 1931)
2015	The death of Faten Hamama, Egyptian actress and producer (b. 1931)
2015	The death of Don Harron, Canadian actor and screenwriter (b. 1924)
2016	The death of Blowfly, American singer-songwriter and producer (b. 1939)
2016	The death of Melvin Day, New Zealand painter and historian (b. 1923)
2016	The death of V. Rama Rao, Indian lawyer and politician, 12th Governor of Sikkim (b. 1935)
2016	The death of Sudhindra Thirtha, Indian religious leader (b. 1926)
2017	The death of Tirrel Burton, American football player and coach (b. 1929)
2018	The death of Jessica Falkholt, Australian actress (b. 1988)
2019	The death of S. Balakrishnan, Malayalam movie composer (b. 1948)
2020	The death of Derek Fowlds, British actor (b.1937)
2021	The death of Rasheed Naz, Pakistani film and television actor (b. 1948)
2022	The death of Birju Maharaj, Indian dancer (b. 1937)

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