Matt McGrath Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts
Updated at November 16, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team
Matt McGrath Facts
| Full Name | Matt McGrath |
|---|---|
| Birthdate | December 18, 1875 |
| Birth Place | Ireland |
| Age (in 2024) | 148 Years Old |
| Zodiac | Sagittarius |
| Occupation | Hammer Thrower |
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Matt McGrath Age & Birthday
Matt McGrath is best known as Hammer Thrower who has born on December 18, 1875 in Ireland. Currently, Matt McGrath is 148 years, 10 months and 29 days old. Matt McGrath will celebrate 149th birthday on Wednesday, 18th of December 2024. Below the countdown to Matt McGrath upcoming birthday.
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-- days-- hours-- minutes-- secondsMatt McGrath Biography
About
Legendary hammer thrower who competed at four Olympic Games, winning gold in 1912. He was also a member of the New York City Police Department, where he was a two-time recipient of the Medal of Valor.
Before Fame
He was born in Ireland but moved to the United States, where he found success as a hammer thrower at the relatively late age of 27.
Trivia
He won the silver medal at the 1924 Olympics when he was 47 years old, making him the oldest person ever to medal in a track and field event at an Olympic Games.
Family Life
He was one of eleven children born to his parents.
Associated With
He and Lance Deal are both Olympic medalists in hammer throwing.
Top Asked Questions about Matt McGrath
How old is Matt McGrath in 2024?
Matt McGrath is 148 years old today.
When was Matt McGrath born?
Matt McGrath was born on December 18, 1875 in Ireland.
What is Matt McGrath zodiac sign?
Matt McGrath zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
What was Matt McGrath best known for?
Matt McGrath was best known as Hammer Thrower.
Fun Facts about Matt McGrath's Birthday
Here's quick list of some fun facts about Matt McGrath's birthday you must know including detailed age calculation, western astrology, roman numeral, birthstone and birth flower.
- Matt McGrath was born on Saturday, 352nd day / 50th week of 1875
- Matt McGrath has Sagittarius zodiac sign and Fire element based on western astrology
- Roman numeral of Matt McGrath birthday is XVIII.XII.MDCCCLXXV
- Matt McGrath's birthstone is Turquoise
- Matt McGrath's birth flower is Narcissus that symbolize sweetness, self-esteem & vanity
- Matt McGrath age in year is 148 years old
- Matt McGrath age in month is 1786 months old
- Matt McGrath age in day is 54390 days old
- Matt McGrath age in hour is 1305360 hours old
- Matt McGrath age in minute is 78321600 minutes old
- Matt McGrath age in second is 4699296000 seconds old
- Next Matt McGrath birthday is on Thursday, December 18th 2025
- Matt McGrath age in next birthday (2025) is 149 years old
Historical Events on Matt McGrath Birthday (December 18)
Below are historical events that coincided with Matt McGrath's birthday including important historical events as well as births and deaths of historical figures.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1973 | Soviet Soyuz Programme: Soyuz 13, crewed by cosmonauts Valentin Lebedev and Pyotr Klimuk, is launched from Baikonur in the Soviet Union. |
| 1977 | United Airlines Flight 2860 crashes near Kaysville, Utah, killing all three crew members on board. |
| 1977 | SA de Transport Aérien Flight 730 crashes near Madeira Airport in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, killing 36. |
| 1981 | First flight of the Russian heavy strategic bomber Tu-160, the world's largest combat aircraft, largest supersonic aircraft and largest variable-sweep wing aircraft built. |
| 1995 | A Lockheed L-188 Electra crashes in Jamba, Cuando Cubango, Angola, killing 141 people. |
| 1999 | NASA launches into orbit the Terra platform carrying five Earth Observation instruments, including ASTER, CERES, MISR, MODIS and MOPITT. |
| 2002 | California gubernatorial recall: Then Governor of California Gray Davis announces that the state would face a record budget deficit of $35 billion, roughly double the figure reported during his reelection campaign one month earlier. |
| 2005 | The Chadian Civil War begins when rebel groups, allegedly backed by neighbouring Sudan, launch an attack in Adré. |
| 2006 | The first of a series of floods strikes Malaysia. The death toll of all flooding is at least 118, with over 400,000 people displaced. |
| 2006 | United Arab Emirates holds its first-ever elections. |
| 2015 | Kellingley Colliery, the last deep coal mine in Great Britain, closes. |
| 2017 | Amtrak Cascades passenger train 501, derailed near DuPont, Washington, a city in United States near Olympia, Washington killing six people, and injuring 70 others. |
| 2018 | List of bolides: A meteor exploded over the Bering Sea with a force over 10 times greater than the atomic bomb that destroyed Hiroshima in 1945. |
| 2019 | The United States House of Representatives impeaches Donald Trump for the first time. |
| 2022 | Argentina win the 2022 FIFA World Cup final, defeating title holders France 4-2 on penalties following a 3-3 draw after extra time. |
| 1989 | The birth of Ashley Benson, American actress and singer |
| 1990 | The birth of Sierra Kay, American singer-songwriter |
| 1990 | The birth of Victor Hedman, Swedish ice hockey defenceman |
| 1991 | The birth of Marcus Butler, English internet celebrity |
| 1992 | The birth of Bridgit Mendler, American singer, songwriter and actress |
| 1992 | The birth of Ryan Crouser, American shot putter |
| 1993 | The birth of Byron Buxton, American baseball player |
| 1993 | The birth of Thomas Lam, Finnish professional football defender |
| 1994 | The birth of Natália Kelly, American-Austrian singer |
| 1994 | The birth of Gerard Gumbau, Spanish professional footballer |
| 1995 | The birth of Barbora Krejčíková, Czech tennis player |
| 1997 | The birth of Ronald Acuña Jr., Venezuelan baseball player |
| 2000 | The birth of Korapat Kirdpan, Thai actor and singer |
| 2000 | The birth of Travon Walker, American football player |
| 2001 | The birth of Billie Eilish, American singer |
| 2012 | The death of Anatoliy Zayaev, Ukrainian footballer, coach, and manager (b. 1931) |
| 2013 | The death of Ken Hutcherson, American football player (b. 1952) |
| 2013 | The death of Graham Mackay, South African-English businessman (b. 1949) |
| 2014 | The death of Donald J. Albosta, American soldier and politician (b. 1925) |
| 2014 | The death of Gideon Ben-Yisrael, Israeli soldier and politician (b. 1923) |
| 2014 | The death of Larry Henley, American singer-songwriter (b. 1937) |
| 2014 | The death of Virna Lisi, Italian actress (b. 1936) |
| 2014 | The death of Mandy Rice-Davies, English model and actress (b. 1944) |
| 2014 | The death of Robert Simpson, American meteorologist and author (b. 1912) |
| 2015 | The death of Luc Brewaeys, Belgian pianist, composer, and conductor (b. 1959) |
| 2015 | The death of Helge Solum Larsen, Norwegian businessman and politician (b. 1969) |
| 2016 | The death of Zsa Zsa Gabor, Hungarian-American actress and socialite (b. 1917) |
| 2017 | The death of Kim Jong-hyun, South Korean singer (b. 1990) |
| 2020 | The death of Jerry Relph, American politician and member of the Minnesota Senate (b. 1944) |
| 2021 | The death of Sayaka Kanda, Japanese actress and singer (b. 1986) |
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