Leon Uris Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts
Updated at December 14, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team
Leon Uris Facts
| Full Name | Leon Uris |
|---|---|
| Birthdate | August 31, 1924 |
| Birth Place | Baltimore, MD |
| Age (in 2024) | 100 Years Old |
| Zodiac | Virgo |
| Occupation | Novelist |
Leon Uris Age & Birthday
Leon Uris is best known as Novelist who has born on August 31, 1924 in Baltimore, MD. Currently, Leon Uris is 100 years, 3 months and 14 days old. Leon Uris will celebrate 101st birthday on Sunday, 31st of August 2025. Below the countdown to Leon Uris upcoming birthday.
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About
An American author of historical fiction, he is best known for Exodus (1958), which deals with the founding of the State of Israel, and Trinity (1976), which is set in a turbulent time in Ireland's history. His other works include Armageddon: A Novel of Berlin (1963) and Mila 18 (1961).
Before Fame
He composed an operetta at the age of six. Temporarily abandoning his musical and literary aspirations, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II.
Trivia
His bestselling novel, Exodus, is more than 600 pages long and sold as many copies as Gone With the Wind.
Family Life
He was born into a Jewish family in Baltimore, Maryland. His father was a Polish immigrant, and his mother was the daughter of Russian immigrants.
Associated With
Paul Newman starred in Exodus, the 1960 film adaptation of Uris' famous book.
Top Asked Questions about Leon Uris
How old is Leon Uris in 2024?
Leon Uris is 100 years old today.
When was Leon Uris born?
Leon Uris was born on August 31, 1924 in Baltimore, MD.
What is Leon Uris zodiac sign?
Leon Uris zodiac sign is Virgo.
What was Leon Uris best known for?
Leon Uris was best known as Novelist.
Fun Facts about Leon Uris's Birthday
Here's quick list of some fun facts about Leon Uris's birthday you must know including detailed age calculation, western astrology, roman numeral, birthstone and birth flower.
- Leon Uris was born on Sunday, 244th day / 35th week of 1924
- Leon Uris has Virgo zodiac sign and Earth element based on western astrology
- Roman numeral of Leon Uris birthday is XXXI.VIII.MCMXXIV
- Leon Uris's birthstone is Peridot
- Leon Uris's birth flower is Gladiolus that symbolize moral integrity, remembrance, infatuation & honor
- Leon Uris age in year is 100 years old
- Leon Uris age in month is 1203 months old
- Leon Uris age in day is 36630 days old
- Leon Uris age in hour is 879120 hours old
- Leon Uris age in minute is 52747200 minutes old
- Leon Uris age in second is 3164832000 seconds old
- Next Leon Uris birthday is on Sunday, August 31st 2025
- Leon Uris age in next birthday (2025) is 101 years old
- Learn more interesting facts about August 31, 1924 birthday
Historical Events on Leon Uris Birthday (August 31)
Below are historical events that coincided with Leon Uris's birthday including important historical events as well as births and deaths of historical figures.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1987 | Thai Airways Flight 365 crashes into the ocean near Ko Phuket, Thailand, killing all 83 aboard. |
| 1988 | Delta Air Lines Flight 1141 crashes during takeoff from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, killing 14. |
| 1988 | CAAC Flight 301 overshoots the runway at Kai Tak Airport and crashes into Kowloon Bay, killing seven people. |
| 1991 | Kyrgyzstan declares its independence from the Soviet Union. |
| 1993 | Russia completes removing its troops from Lithuania. |
| 1994 | Russia completes removing its troops from Estonia. |
| 1996 | Saddam Hussein's troops seized Irbil after the Kurdish Masoud Barzani appealed for help to defeat his Kurdish rival PUK. |
| 1997 | Diana, Princess of Wales, her partner Dodi Fayed and driver Henri Paul die in a car crash in Paris. |
| 1999 | The first of a series of bombings in Moscow kills one person and wounds 40 others. |
| 1999 | A LAPA Boeing 737-200 crashes during takeoff from Jorge Newbury Airport in Buenos Aires, killing 65, including two on the ground. |
| 2002 | Typhoon Rusa, the most powerful typhoon to hit South Korea in 43 years, made landfall, killing at least 236 people. |
| 2005 | The 2005 Al-Aaimmah bridge stampede in Baghdad kills 953 people. |
| 2006 | Edvard Munch's famous painting The Scream, stolen on August 22, 2004, is recovered in a raid by Norwegian police. |
| 2016 | Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff is impeached and removed from office. |
| 2019 | A sightseeing helicopter crashes in the mountains of Skoddevarre , Alta, Norway, killing all 6 occupants. |
| 1988 | The birth of David Ospina, Colombian footballer |
| 1988 | The birth of Ember Moon, Professional Wrestler |
| 1989 | The birth of Dezmon Briscoe, American football player |
| 1990 | The birth of Tadeja Majerič, Slovenian tennis player |
| 1991 | The birth of António Félix da Costa, Portuguese race car driver |
| 1991 | The birth of Cédric Soares, Portuguese footballer |
| 1992 | The birth of Holly Earl, British actress |
| 1992 | The birth of Tyler Randell, Australian rugby league player |
| 1993 | The birth of Pablo Marí, Spanish football player |
| 1993 | The birth of Ilnur Alshin, Russian football player |
| 1993 | The birth of Anna Karnaukh, Russian water polo player |
| 1994 | The birth of Alex Harris, Scottish footballer |
| 1994 | The birth of Can Aktav, Turkish football player |
| 2001 | The birth of Amanda Anisimova, American tennis player |
| 2004 | The birth of Jang Won-young, South Korean singer and model |
| 2014 | The death of Ștefan Andrei, Romanian politician, 87th Romanian Minister of Foreign Affairs (b. 1931) |
| 2014 | The death of Stan Goldberg, American illustrator (b. 1932) |
| 2014 | The death of Carol Vadnais, Canadian ice hockey player and coach (b. 1945) |
| 2015 | The death of Edward Douglas-Scott-Montagu, 3rd Baron Montagu of Beaulieu, English politician, founded the National Motor Museum (b. 1926) |
| 2015 | The death of Tom Scott, American football player (b. 1930) |
| 2018 | The death of Carole Shelley, British-American actress (b. 1939) |
| 2018 | The death of Jennifer Ramírez Rivero, Venezuelan model and businesswoman (b. 1978) |
| 2019 | The death of Anthoine Hubert, French race car driver (b. 1996) |
| 2019 | The death of Alec Holowka, Canadian game developer (b. 1983) |
| 2020 | The death of Pranab Mukherjee, Former President of India (b. 1935) |
| 2020 | The death of Tom Seaver, American baseball player (b. 1944) |
| 2021 | The death of Mahal, Filipino comedian and actress (b. 1974) |
| 2021 | The death of Francesco Morini, Italian footballer (b. 1944) |
| 2021 | The death of Michael Constantine, Greek-American actor (b. 1927) |
| 2021 | The death of Geronimo, British alpaca (b. 2013) |
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