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Leon Sullivan Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at April 19, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

Leon Sullivan Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac &  Family

Leon Sullivan Facts

Full NameLeon Sullivan
BirthdateOctober 16, 1922
Birth PlaceWest Virginia
Age (in 2024)101 Years Old
ZodiacLibra
OccupationCivil Rights Leader

Leon Sullivan Age & Birthday

Leon Sullivan is best known as Civil Rights Leader who has born on October 16, 1922 in West Virginia. Currently, Leon Sullivan is 101 years, 6 months and 3 days old. Leon Sullivan will celebrate 102nd birthday on Wednesday, 16th of October 2024. Below the countdown to Leon Sullivan upcoming birthday.

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Leon Sullivan Biography

About

American anti-Apartheid activist known for his work to help create job opportunities for African Americans.

Before Fame

His desire to fight against racial discrimination began after his business was refused at a local drug store due to his race.

Trivia

He became a board member of General Motors.

Family Life

His parents divorced when he was three years old.

Associated With

He was given the Eleanor Roosevelt Award for Human Rights in 1999.

Top Asked Questions about Leon Sullivan

How old is Leon Sullivan in 2024?

Leon Sullivan is 101 years old today.

When was Leon Sullivan born?

Leon Sullivan was born on October 16, 1922 in West Virginia.

What is Leon Sullivan zodiac sign?

Leon Sullivan zodiac sign is Libra.

What was Leon Sullivan best known for?

Leon Sullivan was best known as Civil Rights Leader.

Fun Facts about Leon Sullivan's Birthday

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

  • Leon Sullivan was born on Monday, 289th day / 42nd week of 1922
  • Leon Sullivan has Libra zodiac sign and Air element based on western astrology
  • Roman numeral of Leon Sullivan birthday is XVI.X.MCMXXII
  • Leon Sullivan's birthstone is Opal
  • Leon Sullivan's birth flower is Calendula that symbolize winning grace, protection, comfort, healing & lovable
  • Leon Sullivan age in year is 101 years old
  • Leon Sullivan age in month is 1218 months old
  • Leon Sullivan age in day is 37076 days old
  • Leon Sullivan age in hour is 889824 hours old
  • Leon Sullivan age in minute is 53389440 minutes old
  • Leon Sullivan age in second is 3203366400 seconds old
  • Next Leon Sullivan birthday is on Thursday, October 16th 2025
  • Leon Sullivan age in next birthday (2025) is 102 years old
  • Learn more interesting facts about October 16, 1922 birthday

Historical Events on Leon Sullivan Birthday (October 16)

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

YearEvent
1973Henry Kissinger and LĂȘ Đức Thọ are awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
1975Indonesian troops kill the Balibo Five, a group of Australian journalists, in Portuguese Timor.
1975Three-year-old Rahima Banu, from Bangladesh, is the last known case of naturally occurring smallpox.
1975The Australian Coalition sparks a constitutional crisis when they vote to defer funding for the government's annual budget.
1978Pope John Paul II becomes the first non-Italian pontiff since 1523.
1984Desmond Tutu is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
1985The Finnish dry cargo ship MS Hanna-Marjut, on its way from Mariehamn to Naantali, sank in hard sea on the open water of Kihti between the Kökar and Sottunga islands of Åland, leading to the drowning of four people.
1991George Hennard runs amok in Killeen, Texas, killing 23 and wounding 20.
1995The Million Man March takes place in Washington, D.C. About 837,000 attend.
1995The Skye Bridge in Scotland is opened.
1996Eighty-four football fans die and 180 are injured in a massive crush at a match in Guatemala City.
1998Former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet is arrested in London on a murder extradition warrant.
2002The Bibliotheca Alexandrina opens in Egypt, commemorating the ancient library of Alexandria.
2013Lao Airlines Flight 301 crashes on approach to Pakse International Airport in Laos, killing 49 people.
2017Storm Ophelia strikes the U.K. and Ireland causing major damage and power loss.
1985The birth of Peter Wallace, Australian rugby league player
1986The birth of Nicky Adams, English-Welsh footballer
1986The birth of Derk Boerrigter, Dutch footballer
1988The birth of ZoltĂĄn Stieber, Hungarian footballer
1989The birth of Dan Biggar, Welsh rugby player
1991The birth of Shardul Thakur, Indian cricketer
1992The birth of Kostas Fortounis, Greek footballer
1992The birth of Bryce Harper, American baseball player
1992The birth of Stuart Lightbody, Irish badminton player
1992The birth of Viktorija Golubic, Swiss tennis player
1993The birth of Jovit Baldivino, Filipino singer and actor (d. 2022)
1993The birth of Caroline Garcia, French tennis player
1994The birth of Adam Elliott, Australian rugby league player
1997The birth of Charles Leclerc, Monégasque Formula One driver
1997The birth of Naomi Osaka, Japanese tennis player
2013The death of Saggy Tahir, Pakistani-American lawyer and politician (b. 1944)
2014The death of Ioannis Charalambopoulos, Greek colonel and politician, Deputy Prime Minister of Greece (b. 1919)
2014The death of Allen Forte, American musicologist and theorist (b. 1926)
2014The death of Seppo Kuusela, Finnish basketball player and coach (b. 1934)
2014The death of John Spencer-Churchill, 11th Duke of Marlborough, English businessman (b. 1926)
2015The death of Richard J. Cardamone, American lawyer and judge (b. 1925)
2015The death of James W. Fowler, American psychologist and academic (b. 1940)
2015The death of William James, Australian general and physician (b. 1930)
2015The death of Vera Williams, American author and illustrator (b. 1927)
2015The death of Memduh Ün, Turkish film producer, director, actor and screenwriter (b. 1920)
2016The death of Calvin Carl "Kelly" Gotlieb, Canadian professor and computer scientist (b. 1921)
2017The death of Daphne Caruana Galizia, Maltese journalist and blogger (b. 1964)
2017The death of Roy Dotrice, British actor (b. 1923)
2017The death of John Dunsworth, Canadian actor (b. 1946)
2017The death of Sean Hughes, British-born Irish stand-up comedian (b. 1965)

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