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Orson Scott Card Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at November 4, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

Orson Scott Card Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac &  Family

Orson Scott Card Facts

Full NameOrson Scott Card
BirthdateAugust 24, 1951
Birth PlaceRichland, WA
Age (in 2024)73 Years Old
ZodiacVirgo
OccupationNovelist

Orson Scott Card Age & Birthday

Orson Scott Card is best known as Novelist who has born on August 24, 1951 in Richland, WA. Currently, Orson Scott Card is 73 years, 2 months and 11 days old. Orson Scott Card will celebrate 74th birthday on Sunday, 24th of August 2025. Below the countdown to Orson Scott Card upcoming birthday.

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Orson Scott Card Biography

About

Science fiction author who penned the Hugo and Nebula Award-winning works, Ender's Game and Speaker for the Dead. His other notable books include Seventh Son, Red Prophet, and Alvin Journeyman.

Before Fame

He focused on writing poetry while attending Brigham Young University, where he also studied theater. He began his writing career as an editor for Brigham Young University Press.

Trivia

In the mid-1980s, he became the first American author to win the Hugo and Nebula Awards in consecutive years.

Family Life

A practicing Mormon, he had five children with his wife, Kristine Card. All of the couple's children were named after famous authors; sadly, one child died as an infant and another passed away from cerebral palsy at the age of seventeen.

Associated With

His character, Ender Wiggin, was portrayed by Asa Butterfield in the 2013 film version of Ender's Game.

Top Asked Questions about Orson Scott Card

How old is Orson Scott Card in 2024?

Orson Scott Card is 73 years old today.

When was Orson Scott Card born?

Orson Scott Card was born on August 24, 1951 in Richland, WA.

What is Orson Scott Card zodiac sign?

Orson Scott Card zodiac sign is Virgo.

What was Orson Scott Card best known for?

Orson Scott Card was best known as Novelist.

Fun Facts about Orson Scott Card's Birthday

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

  • Orson Scott Card was born on Friday, 236th day / 34th week of 1951
  • Orson Scott Card has Virgo zodiac sign and Earth element based on western astrology
  • Roman numeral of Orson Scott Card birthday is XXIV.VIII.MCMLI
  • Orson Scott Card's birthstone is Peridot
  • Orson Scott Card's birth flower is Gladiolus that symbolize moral integrity, remembrance, infatuation & honor
  • Orson Scott Card age in year is 73 years old
  • Orson Scott Card age in month is 878 months old
  • Orson Scott Card age in day is 26736 days old
  • Orson Scott Card age in hour is 641664 hours old
  • Orson Scott Card age in minute is 38499840 minutes old
  • Orson Scott Card age in second is 2309990400 seconds old
  • Next Orson Scott Card birthday is on Sunday, August 24th 2025
  • Orson Scott Card age in next birthday (2025) is 74 years old
  • Learn more interesting facts about August 24, 1951 birthday

Historical Events on Orson Scott Card Birthday (August 24)

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

YearEvent
1995Microsoft Windows 95 was released to the public in North America.
1998First radio-frequency identification (RFID) human implantation tested in the United Kingdom.
2001Air Transat Flight 236 loses all engine power over the Atlantic Ocean, forcing the pilots to conduct an emergency landing in the Azores.
2004Ninety passengers die after two airliners explode after flying out of Domodedovo International Airport, near Moscow. The explosions are caused by suicide bombers from Chechnya.
2006The International Astronomical Union (IAU) redefines the term "planet" such that Pluto is now considered a dwarf planet.
2008Sixty-five passengers are killed when Iran Aseman Airlines Flight 6895 crashes during an emergency landing at Manas International Airport in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
2008A Cessna 208 Caravan crashes in Cabañas, Zacapa, Guatemala, killing 11 people.
2010In San Fernando, Tamaulipas, Mexico, 72 illegal immigrants are killed by Los Zetas and eventually found dead by Mexican authorities.
2010Henan Airlines Flight 8387 crashes at Yichun Lindu Airport in Yichun, Heilongjiang, China, killing 44 out of the 96 people on board.
2010Agni Air Flight 101 crashes near Shikharpur, Makwanpur, Nepal, killing all 14 people on board.
2012Anders Behring Breivik, perpetrator of the 2011 Norway attacks, is sentenced to 21 years of preventive detention.
2014A magnitude 6.0 earthquake strikes the San Francisco Bay Area; it is the largest in that area since 1989.
2016An earthquake strikes Central Italy with a magnitude of 6.2, with aftershocks felt as far as Rome and Florence. Around 300 people are killed.
2017The National Space Agency of Taiwan successfully launches the observation satellite Formosat-5 into space.
2020Erin O’Toole is elected leader of the Conservative Party of Canada.
1986The birth of Joseph Akpala, Nigerian footballer
1987The birth of AnĆŸe Kopitar, Slovenian ice hockey player
1988The birth of Rupert Grint, English actor
1988The birth of Manu Ma'u, New Zealand rugby league player
1988The birth of Maya Yoshida, Japanese footballer
1989The birth of Reynaldo, Brazilian footballer
1989The birth of RocĂ­o IgarzĂĄbal, Argentinian actress and singer
1990The birth of Juan Pedro Lanzani, Argentinian actor and singer
1991The birth of Wang Zhen, Chinese race walker
1992The birth of Jemerson, Brazilian footballer
1993The birth of Allen Robinson, American football player
1993The birth of Maryna Zanevska, Belgian tennis player
1995The birth of Lady Amelia Windsor, member of the British royal family
1997The birth of Alan Walker, British-Norwegian DJ and record producer
2001The birth of Mildred Maldonado, Mexican rhythmic gymnast
2012The death of Steve Franken, American actor (b. 1932)
2012The death of Félix Miélli Venerando, Brazilian footballer and manager (b. 1937)
2013The death of Gerry Baker, American soccer player and manager (b. 1938)
2013The death of NĂ­lton de Sordi, Brazilian footballer and manager (b. 1931)
2013The death of Julie Harris, American actress (b. 1925)
2013The death of Muriel Siebert, American businesswoman and philanthropist (b. 1928)
2014The death of Richard Attenborough, English actor, director, producer, and politician (b. 1923)
2014The death of AntĂŽnio ErmĂ­rio de Moraes, Brazilian businessman (b. 1928)
2015The death of Charlie Coffey, American football player and coach (b. 1934)
2015The death of Joseph F. Traub, German-American computer scientist and academic (b. 1932)
2015The death of Justin Wilson, English racing driver (b. 1978)
2016The death of Walter Scheel, German politician, 4th President of Germany (b. 1919)
2017The death of Jay Thomas, American actor, comedian, and radio talk show host (b. 1948)
2020The death of Gail Sheehy, American author, journalist, and lecturer (b. 1936)
2021The death of Charlie Watts, English musician (b. 1941)

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