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Hakeem Olajuwon Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at November 7, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

Hakeem Olajuwon Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac &  Family

Hakeem Olajuwon Facts

Full NameHakeem Olajuwon
BirthdateJanuary 21, 1963
Birth PlaceLagos, Nigeria
Age (in 2024)61 Years Old
ZodiacAquarius
OccupationBasketball Player

Hakeem Olajuwon Age & Birthday

Hakeem Olajuwon is best known as Basketball Player who has born on January 21, 1963 in Lagos, Nigeria. Currently, Hakeem Olajuwon is 61 years, 9 months and 17 days old. Hakeem Olajuwon will celebrate 62nd birthday on Tuesday, 21st of January 2025. Below the countdown to Hakeem Olajuwon upcoming birthday.

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Hakeem Olajuwon Biography

About

NBA center who was named Finals MVP after leading the Houston Rockets to NBA Championships in 1994 and 1995. He was a 12-time NBA All-Star, 6-time All-NBA First Team selection, and the 1994 NBA MVP. He was inducted to both the Basketball and FIBA Halls of Fame.

Before Fame

He didn't play basketball until he was 15 years old.

Trivia

He was especially known for his defense, winning the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award twice, leading the NBA in blocks 3 times, and retiring with 3,830 career blocks.

Family Life

He married Dalia Asafi in 1996 as per an arranged marriage. They have three daughters named Abi, Aisha, and Rahmah. Abi played college basketball at Oklahoma and spent two years in the WNBA with the Chicago Sky and Tulsa Shock.

Associated With

From 1995 to 1998, he was joined on the Houston Rockets by fellow Hall of Famer Clyde Drexler.

Top Asked Questions about Hakeem Olajuwon

How old is Hakeem Olajuwon in 2024?

Hakeem Olajuwon is 61 years old today.

When was Hakeem Olajuwon born?

Hakeem Olajuwon was born on January 21, 1963 in Lagos, Nigeria.

What is Hakeem Olajuwon zodiac sign?

Hakeem Olajuwon zodiac sign is Aquarius.

What was Hakeem Olajuwon best known for?

Hakeem Olajuwon was best known as Basketball Player.

Fun Facts about Hakeem Olajuwon's Birthday

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

  • Hakeem Olajuwon was born on Monday, 21st day / 04th week of 1963
  • Hakeem Olajuwon has Aquarius zodiac sign and Air element based on western astrology
  • Roman numeral of Hakeem Olajuwon birthday is XXI.I.MCMLXIII
  • Hakeem Olajuwon's birthstone is Garnet
  • Hakeem Olajuwon's birth flower is Carnation that symbolize fascination, distinction & love
  • Hakeem Olajuwon age in year is 61 years old
  • Hakeem Olajuwon age in month is 741 months old
  • Hakeem Olajuwon age in day is 22571 days old
  • Hakeem Olajuwon age in hour is 541704 hours old
  • Hakeem Olajuwon age in minute is 32502240 minutes old
  • Hakeem Olajuwon age in second is 1950134400 seconds old
  • Next Hakeem Olajuwon birthday is on Tuesday, January 21st 2025
  • Hakeem Olajuwon age in next birthday (2025) is 62 years old
  • Learn more interesting facts about January 21, 1963 birthday

Historical Events on Hakeem Olajuwon Birthday (January 21)

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

YearEvent
1980Iran Air Flight 291 crashes in the Alborz Mountains while on approach to Mehrabad International Airport in Tehran, Iran, killing 128 people.
1981Production of the DeLorean sports car begins in Dunmurry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
1985Galaxy Airlines Flight 203 crashes near Reno-Tahoe International Airport in Reno, Nevada, killing 70 people.
1997The 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.
1999War 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.
2000Ecuador: 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.
2003A 7.6 magnitude earthquake strikes the Mexican state of Colima, killing 29 and leaving approximately 10,000 people homeless.
2004NASA'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.
2005In Belmopan, Belize, the unrest over the government's new taxes erupts into riots.
2009Israel 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.
2011Anti-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.
2014Rojava conflict: The Jazira Canton declares its autonomy from the Syrian Arab Republic.
2017Over 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.
2018Rocket Lab's Electron becomes the first rocket to reach orbit using an electric pump-fed engine and deploys three CubeSats.
2023Huu 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.
1992The birth of NicolĂĄs Mezquida, Uruguayan footballer
1992The birth of Roland Szolnoki, Hungarian footballer
1993The birth of Muralha, Brazilian footballer
1994The birth of Amin Affane, Swedish footballer
1994The birth of Laura Robson, Australian-English tennis player
1994The birth of Booboo Stewart, American actor
1995The birth of Yulia Belorukova, Russian cross-country skier
1995The birth of Nguyễn CĂŽng PhÆ°á»Łng, Vietnamese footballer
1995The birth of Marine Johannes, French basketball player
1995The birth of Alanna Kennedy, Australian footballer
1996The birth of Marco Asensio, Spanish footballer
1997The birth of Jeremy Shada, American actor, musician and singer
1997The birth of Ilia Topuria, German-Georgian mixed martial artist
1999The birth of Rubina Ali, Indian actress
2004The birth of Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway
2013The death of Chumpol Silpa-archa, Thai academic and politician, Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand (b. 1940)
2013The death of Michael Winner, English director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1935)
2015The death of Marcus Borg, American scholar, theologian, and author (b. 1942)
2015The death of Leon Brittan, English lawyer and politician, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills (b. 1939)
2015The death of Johnnie Lewis, Liberian lawyer and politician, 18th Chief Justice of Liberia (b. 1946)
2016The death of Bill Johnson, American skier (b. 1960)
2016The death of Mrinalini Sarabhai, a 1992-Padma Bhushan award winner Indian classical dancer, choreographer and instructor. (b. 1918)
2019The death of Kaye Ballard, American actress (b. 1925)
2019The death of Henri, Count of Paris, Head of the House of Orléans (b. 1933)
2019The death of Emiliano Sala, Argentine footballer (b. 1990)
2019The death of Harris Wofford, American politician, author and civil rights activist (b. 1926)
2020The death of Terry Jones, Welsh actor, director, and screenwriter (b. 1942)
2020The death of Morgan Wootten, American high school basketball coach (b. 1931)
2022The death of Louie Anderson, American actor and comedian (b. 1953)
2022The death of Leonor OyarzĂșn, Chilean socialite, First Lady of Chile (b. 1919)

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