Norman Read Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts
Updated at December 11, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team
Norman Read Facts
| Full Name | Norman Read |
|---|---|
| Birthdate | August 13, 1931 |
| Birth Place | England |
| Age (in 2024) | 93 Years Old |
| Zodiac | Leo |
| Occupation | Race Walker |
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Norman Read Age & Birthday
Norman Read is best known as Race Walker who has born on August 13, 1931 in England. Currently, Norman Read is 93 years, 3 months and 29 days old. Norman Read will celebrate 94th birthday on Wednesday, 13th of August 2025. Below the countdown to Norman Read upcoming birthday.
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About
Race walker from New Zealand who won a gold medal at the 1956 Olympics.
Before Fame
He wasn't an original selection for the 1956 Olympics but found his way into the 50 km walk competition, where he won his gold medal.
Trivia
He won a bronze medal at the 1966 Commonwealth Games.
Family Life
He was born in England but his family moved to New Zealand when he was under 10 years old.
Associated With
At the 1956 Olympics, Australian Betty Cuthbert won 3 gold medals in track events.
Top Asked Questions about Norman Read
How old is Norman Read in 2024?
Norman Read is 93 years old today.
When was Norman Read born?
Norman Read was born on August 13, 1931 in England.
What is Norman Read zodiac sign?
Norman Read zodiac sign is Leo.
What was Norman Read best known for?
Norman Read was best known as Race Walker.
Fun Facts about Norman Read's Birthday
Here's quick list of some fun facts about Norman Read's birthday you must know including detailed age calculation, western astrology, roman numeral, birthstone and birth flower.
- Norman Read was born on Thursday, 225th day / 33rd week of 1931
- Norman Read has Leo zodiac sign and Fire element based on western astrology
- Roman numeral of Norman Read birthday is XIII.VIII.MCMXXXI
- Norman Read's birthstone is Peridot
- Norman Read's birth flower is Gladiolus that symbolize moral integrity, remembrance, infatuation & honor
- Norman Read age in year is 93 years old
- Norman Read age in month is 1119 months old
- Norman Read age in day is 34089 days old
- Norman Read age in hour is 818136 hours old
- Norman Read age in minute is 49088160 minutes old
- Norman Read age in second is 2945289600 seconds old
- Next Norman Read birthday is on Wednesday, August 13th 2025
- Norman Read age in next birthday (2025) is 94 years old
- Learn more interesting facts about August 13, 1931 birthday
Historical Events on Norman Read Birthday (August 13)
Below are historical events that coincided with Norman Read's birthday including important historical events as well as births and deaths of historical figures.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1954 | Radio Pakistan broadcasts the "QaumÄ« TarÄna", the national anthem of Pakistan for the first time. |
| 1960 | The Central African Republic declares independence from France. |
| 1961 | Cold War: East Germany closes the border between the eastern and western sectors of Berlin to thwart its inhabitants' attempts to escape to the West, and construction of the Berlin Wall is started. The day is known as Barbed Wire Sunday. |
| 1964 | Peter Allen and Gwynne Evans are hanged for the murder of John Alan West becoming the last people executed in the United Kingdom. |
| 1967 | Two young women became the first fatal victims of grizzly bear attacks in the 57-year history of Montana's Glacier National Park in separate incidents. |
| 1968 | Alexandros Panagoulis attempts to assassinate the Greek dictator Colonel Georgios Papadopoulos in Varkiza, Athens. |
| 1969 | The Apollo 11 astronauts enjoy a ticker tape parade in New York City. That evening, at a state dinner in Los Angeles, they are awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by U.S. President Richard Nixon. |
| 1973 | Aviaco Flight 118 crashes on approach to A Coruña Airport in A Coruña, Spain, killing 85. |
| 1977 | Members of the British National Front (NF) clash with anti-NF demonstrators in Lewisham, London, resulting in 214 arrests and at least 111 injuries. |
| 1978 | One hundred fifty Palestinians in Beirut are killed in a terrorist attack during the second phase of the Lebanese Civil War. |
| 1990 | A mainland Chinese fishing boat Min Ping Yu No. 5202 is hit by a Taiwanese naval vessel and sinks in a repatriation operation of mainland Chinese immigrants, resulting in 21 deaths. This is the second tragedy less than a month after Min Ping Yu No. 5540 incident. |
| 2004 | One hundred fifty-six Congolese Tutsi refugees are massacred at the Gatumba refugee camp in Burundi. |
| 2008 | Russo-Georgian War: Russian units occupy the Georgian city of Gori. |
| 2015 | At least 76 people are killed and 212 others are wounded in a truck bombing in Baghdad, Iraq. |
| 2020 | Israel-United Arab Emirates relations are formally established. |
| 1989 | The birth of Greg Draper, New Zealand footballer |
| 1989 | The birth of Justin Greene, American basketball player |
| 1989 | The birth of Israel Jiménez, Mexican footballer |
| 1990 | The birth of DeMarcus Cousins, American basketball player |
| 1990 | The birth of Benjamin Stambouli, French footballer |
| 1991 | The birth of Dave Days, American singer-songwriter and guitarist |
| 1991 | The birth of Lesley Doig, Scottish lawn bowler |
| 1992 | The birth of Lucas Moura, Brazilian footballer |
| 1992 | The birth of Katrina Gorry, Australian football player |
| 1992 | The birth of Alicja TchĂłrz, Polish swimmer |
| 1993 | The birth of Moses Mbye, Australian rugby league player |
| 1994 | The birth of Filip Forsberg, Swedish ice hockey player |
| 1996 | The birth of Antonia Lottner, German tennis player |
| 1998 | The birth of Dalma GĂĄlfi, Hungarian tennis player |
| 2000 | The birth of Na Jaemin, South Korean rapper, singer, dancer and actor |
| 2012 | The death of Joan Roberts, American actress and singer (b. 1917) |
| 2013 | The death of Lothar Bisky, German politician (b. 1941) |
| 2013 | The death of Aaron Selber, Jr., American businessman and philanthropist (b. 1927) |
| 2013 | The death of Jean Vincent, French footballer and manager (b. 1930) |
| 2014 | The death of Frans BrĂŒggen, Dutch flute player and conductor (b. 1934) |
| 2014 | The death of Eduardo Campos, Brazilian politician, 14th Brazilian Minister of Science and Technology (b. 1965) |
| 2014 | The death of Martino Finotto, Italian race car driver (b. 1933) |
| 2014 | The death of SĂŒleyman Seba, Turkish footballer and manager (b. 1926) |
| 2015 | The death of Watban Ibrahim al-Tikriti, Iraqi politician, Iraqi Minister of Interior (b. 1952) |
| 2015 | The death of Bob Fillion, Canadian ice hockey player and manager (b. 1920) |
| 2015 | The death of Om Prakash Munjal, Indian businessman and philanthropist, co-founded Hero Cycles (b. 1928) |
| 2016 | The death of Kenny Baker, English actor and musician (b. 1934) |
| 2016 | The death of Pramukh Swami Maharaj, Indian Hindu leader (b. 1921) |
| 2018 | The death of Jim Neidhart, American wrestler (b. 1955) |
| 2021 | The death of Nanci Griffith, American singer-songwriter (b. 1953) |
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| Wikipedia | Norman Read on Wikipedia |
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