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Langston Hughes Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at December 15, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

Langston Hughes Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac &  Family

Langston Hughes Facts

Full NameLangston Hughes
BirthdateFebruary 01, 1902
Birth PlaceJoplin, MO
Age (in 2024)122 Years Old
ZodiacAquarius
OccupationPoet

Langston Hughes Age & Birthday

Langston Hughes is best known as Poet who has born on February 01, 1902 in Joplin, MO. Currently, Langston Hughes is 122 years, 10 months and 14 days old. Langston Hughes will celebrate 123rd birthday on Saturday, 1st of February 2025. Below the countdown to Langston Hughes upcoming birthday.

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Langston Hughes Biography

About

African-American poet, author, activist, and Harlem Renaissance leader whose best-known works include The Weary Blues, Montage of a Dream Deferred, Not Without Laughter, and Black Nativity. He published his masterpiece poem, "The Negro Speaks of Rivers," in 1921.

Before Fame

He wrote his first plays, poems, and short stories during his high school years in Cleveland, Ohio.

Trivia

He was one of the first jazz poets.

Family Life

He was born in Missouri to Carrie Mercer Langston and James Nathaniel Hughes, both of whom traced their heritage back to both slaves and slave owners.

Associated With

He greatly influenced the work of French author Aime Cesaire.

Top Asked Questions about Langston Hughes

How old is Langston Hughes in 2024?

Langston Hughes is 122 years old today.

When was Langston Hughes born?

Langston Hughes was born on February 01, 1902 in Joplin, MO.

What is Langston Hughes zodiac sign?

Langston Hughes zodiac sign is Aquarius.

What was Langston Hughes best known for?

Langston Hughes was best known as Poet.

Fun Facts about Langston Hughes's Birthday

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

  • Langston Hughes was born on Saturday, 32nd day / 05th week of 1902
  • Langston Hughes has Aquarius zodiac sign and Air element based on western astrology
  • Roman numeral of Langston Hughes birthday is I.II.MCMII
  • Langston Hughes's birthstone is Amethyst
  • Langston Hughes's birth flower is Primrose that symbolize modesty, distinction & virtue
  • Langston Hughes age in year is 122 years old
  • Langston Hughes age in month is 1474 months old
  • Langston Hughes age in day is 44878 days old
  • Langston Hughes age in hour is 1077072 hours old
  • Langston Hughes age in minute is 64624320 minutes old
  • Langston Hughes age in second is 3877459200 seconds old
  • Next Langston Hughes birthday is on Saturday, February 1st 2025
  • Langston Hughes age in next birthday (2025) is 123 years old

Historical Events on Langston Hughes Birthday (February 01)

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

YearEvent
1979Iranian Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini returns to Tehran after nearly 15 years of exile.
1991A runway collision between USAir Flight 1493 and SkyWest Flight 5569 at Los Angeles International Airport results in the deaths of 34 people, and injuries to 30 others.
1992The Chief Judicial Magistrate of Bhopal court declares Warren Anderson, ex-CEO of Union Carbide, a fugitive under Indian law for failing to appear in the Bhopal disaster case.
1996The Communications Decency Act is passed by the U.S. Congress.
1998Rear Admiral Lillian E. Fishburne becomes the first female African American to be promoted to rear admiral.
2002Daniel Pearl, American journalist and South Asia Bureau Chief of The Wall Street Journal, kidnapped on January 23, is beheaded and mutilated by his captors.
2003Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated during the reentry of mission STS-107 into the Earth's atmosphere, killing all seven astronauts aboard.
2004Hajj pilgrimage stampede: In a stampede at the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, 251 people are trampled to death and 244 injured.
2004Double suicide attack in Erbil on the offices of Iraqi Kurdish political parties by members of Jama'at al-Tawhid wal-Jihad
2005King Gyanendra of Nepal carries out a coup d'état to capture the democracy, becoming Chairman of the Councils of ministers.
2009The first cabinet of Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir was formed in Iceland, making her the country's first female prime minister and the world's first openly gay head of government.
2012Seventy-four people are killed and over 500 injured as a result of clashes between fans of Egyptian football teams Al Masry and Al Ahly in the city of Port Said.
2013The Shard, the sixth-tallest building in Europe, opens its viewing gallery to the public.
2021A coup d'état in Myanmar removes Aung San Suu Kyi from power and restores military rule.
2022Five-year-old Moroccan boy Rayan Aourram falls into a 32-meter (105 feet) deep well in Ighran village in Tamorot commune, Chefchaouen Province, Morocco, but dies four days later, before rescue workers reached him.
1987The birth of Sebastian Boenisch, Polish footballer
1987The birth of Moises Henriques, Portuguese-Australian cricketer
1987The birth of Austin Jackson, American baseball player
1987The birth of Ronda Rousey, American mixed martial artist, wrestler and actress
1987The birth of Giuseppe Rossi, Italian footballer
1988The birth of Brett Anderson, American baseball player
1989The birth of Ricky Pinheiro, Portuguese footballer
1991The birth of Blake Austin, Australian rugby league player
1991The birth of Kyle Palmieri, American hockey player
1993The birth of Diego Mella, Italian footballer
1994The birth of Joe Boyce, Australian rugby league player
1994The birth of Anna-Lena Friedsam, German tennis player
1994The birth of Julia Garner, American actress
1994The birth of Harry Styles, English singer-songwriter and actor
1997The birth of Park Jihyo, South Korean singer
2014The death of Rene Ricard, American poet, painter, and critic (b. 1946)
2014The death of Maximilian Schell, Austrian-Swiss actor, director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1930)
2015The death of Aldo Ciccolini, Italian-French pianist (b. 1925)
2015The death of Udo Lattek, German footballer, manager, and sportscaster (b. 1935)
2015The death of Monty Oum, American animator, director, and screenwriter (b. 1981)
2016The death of Óscar Humberto Mejía Victores, Guatemalan general and politician, 27th President of Guatemala (b. 1930)
2017The death of Desmond Carrington, British actor and broadcaster (b. 1926)
2018The death of Barys Kit, Belarusian rocket scientist (b. 1910)
2018The death of Mowzey Radio, Ugandan singer and songwriter (b. 1985)
2019The death of Jeremy Hardy, English comedian, radio host and panelist (b. 1961)
2019The death of Clive Swift, English actor (b. 1936)
2019The death of Wade Wilson, American football player and coach (b. 1959)
2021The death of Dustin Diamond, American actor, director, stand-up comedian, and musician (b. 1977)
2021The death of Temur Tsiklauri, Georgian pop singer and actor
2022The death of Remi De Roo, Canadian bishop of the Catholic Church (b. 1924)

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