Nick Holonyak Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at December 24, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

Nick Holonyak Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac & Family

Nick Holonyak Facts

Full Name	Nick Holonyak
Birthdate	November 03, 1928
Birth Place	Zeigler, IL
Age (in 2024)	96 Years Old
Zodiac	Scorpio
Occupation	Inventor

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Nick Holonyak Age & Birthday

Nick Holonyak is best known as Inventor who has born on November 03, 1928 in Zeigler, IL. Currently, Nick Holonyak is 96 years, 1 months and 21 days old. Nick Holonyak will celebrate 97th birthday on Monday, 3rd of November 2025. Below the countdown to Nick Holonyak upcoming birthday.

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Nick Holonyak Biography

About

Inventor of the light emitting diode, who came to be called the 'father of the LED.' He has been given awards by George H.W. Bush, George W. Bush, Emperor Akihito of Japan and Vladimir Putin and in 2008 he was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame.

Before Fame

He graduated from the University of Illinois with a M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering.

Trivia

In 1963 he told Reader's Digest that LEDs would replace Edison's incandescent bulbs - and he was right.

Family Life

He married Katherine Holonyak in 1956; they had three children.

Associated With

George Bush and his son George W. Bush both presented him awards for his life's work.

Top Asked Questions about Nick Holonyak

How old is Nick Holonyak in 2024?

Nick Holonyak is 96 years old today.

When was Nick Holonyak born?

Nick Holonyak was born on November 03, 1928 in Zeigler, IL.

What is Nick Holonyak zodiac sign?

Nick Holonyak zodiac sign is Scorpio.

What was Nick Holonyak best known for?

Nick Holonyak was best known as Inventor.

Fun Facts about Nick Holonyak's Birthday

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

Nick Holonyak was born on Saturday, 308^th day / 44^th week of 1928
Nick Holonyak has Scorpio zodiac sign and Water element based on western astrology
Roman numeral of Nick Holonyak birthday is III.XI.MCMXXVIII
Nick Holonyak's birthstone is Topaz
Nick Holonyak's birth flower is Chrysanthemum that symbolize cheerfulness, friendship & abundance
Nick Holonyak age in year is 96 years old
Nick Holonyak age in month is 1153 months old
Nick Holonyak age in day is 35115 days old
Nick Holonyak age in hour is 842760 hours old
Nick Holonyak age in minute is 50565600 minutes old
Nick Holonyak age in second is 3033936000 seconds old
Next Nick Holonyak birthday is on Monday, November 3rd 2025
Nick Holonyak age in next birthday (2025) is 97 years old
Learn more interesting facts about November 03, 1928 birthday

Historical Events on Nick Holonyak Birthday (November 03)

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

Year	Event
1967	Vietnam War: The Battle of Dak To begins.
1969	Vietnam War: U.S. President Richard M. Nixon addresses the nation on television and radio, asking the "silent majority" to join him in solidarity on the Vietnam War effort and to support his policies.
1973	Mariner program: NASA launches the Mariner 10 toward Mercury. On March 29, 1974, it becomes the first space probe to reach that planet.
1975	Syed Nazrul Islam, A. H. M. Qamaruzzaman, Tajuddin Ahmad, and Muhammad Mansur Ali, Bangladeshi politicians and Sheikh Mujibur Rahman loyalists, are murdered in the Dhaka Central Jail.
1978	Dominica gains its independence from the United Kingdom.
1979	Greensboro massacre: Five members of the Communist Workers Party are shot dead and seven are wounded by a group of Klansmen and neo-Nazis during a "Death to the Klan" rally in Greensboro, North Carolina, United States.
1982	The Salang Tunnel fire in Afghanistan by kills 150-2000 people.
1986	Iran-Contra affair: The Lebanese magazine Ash-Shiraa reports that the United States has been secretly selling weapons to Iran in order to secure the release of seven American hostages held by pro-Iranian groups in Lebanon.
1986	The Compact of Free Association becomes law, granting the Federated States of Micronesia and the Marshall Islands independence from the United States.
1988	Sri Lankan Tamil mercenaries attempt to overthrow the Maldivian government. At President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom's request, the Indian military suppresses the rebellion within 24 hours.
1992	Democratic Arkansas Governor Bill Clinton defeats Republican President George H. W. Bush and Independent candidate Ross Perot in the 1992 United States presidential election.
1996	Abdullah Çatlı, the leader of the Turkish ultranationalist organization Grey Wolves, dies in the Susurluk car crash, leading to the resignation of Interior Minister Mehmet Ağar (a leader of the True Path Party).
1997	The United States imposes economic sanctions against Sudan in response to its human rights abuses of its own citizens and its material and political assistance to Islamic extremist groups across the Middle East and East Africa.
2014	One World Trade Center officially opens in New York City, replacing the Twin Towers after they were destroyed during the September 11 attacks.
2020	The 2020 United States presidential election takes place between Democratic Joe Biden and Republican incumbent President Donald Trump. On November 7, Biden was declared the winner.
1993	The birth of Martina Trevisan, Italian tennis player
1995	The birth of Kendall Jenner, American television personality and model
1997	The birth of Kyle Benjamin, American race car driver
1997	The birth of Connor McGovern, American football player
1997	The birth of Izuchuckwu Anthony, Nigerian footballer
1997	The birth of Filip Forejtek, Czech skier
1997	The birth of Sarthak Golui, Indian footballer
1997	The birth of Agustín Guiffrey, Argentinian footballer
1997	The birth of Michael Kelly, Scottish footballer
1997	The birth of Takumi Kitamura, Japanese actor
1997	The birth of Marco Klepoch, Slovak figure skater
1997	The birth of Łukasz Kozub, Polish volleyball player
1997	The birth of Lázaro Martínez, Cuban athlete
1998	The birth of Maddison Elliott, Australian paralympic swimmer
2001	The birth of Hailey Baptiste, American tennis player
2013	The death of Nick Cardy, American soldier and illustrator (b. 1920)
2013	The death of Gerard Cieślik, Polish footballer and manager (b. 1927)
2013	The death of Gamani Corea, Sri Lankan economist and diplomat (b. 1925)
2013	The death of William J. Coyne, American lawyer and politician (b. 1936)
2013	The death of Rupert Gerritsen, Australian historian and author (b. 1953)
2013	The death of Leonard Long, Australian painter and educator (b. 1911)
2014	The death of Augusto Martelli, Italian composer and conductor (b. 1940)
2014	The death of Gordon Tullock, American economist and academic (b. 1922)
2014	The death of Sadashiv Amrapurkar, Indian actor (b. 1950)
2015	The death of Ahmed Chalabi, Iraqi businessman and politician (b. 1944)
2015	The death of Howard Coble, American captain, lawyer, and politician (b. 1931)
2015	The death of Tom Graveney, English cricketer and sportscaster (b. 1927)
2015	The death of Lauretta Ngcobo, South African novelist and essayist (b. 1931)
2016	The death of Kay Starr, American singer (b. 1922)
2018	The death of Sondra Locke, American actress and director (b. 1944)

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