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Richard Bong Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at December 22, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

Richard Bong Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac &  Family

Richard Bong Facts

Full NameRichard Bong
BirthdateSeptember 24, 1920
Birth PlaceSuperior, WI
Age (in 2024)104 Years Old
ZodiacLibra
OccupationPilot

Richard Bong Age & Birthday

Richard Bong is best known as Pilot who has born on September 24, 1920 in Superior, WI. Currently, Richard Bong is 104 years, 2 months and 28 days old. Richard Bong will celebrate 105th birthday on Wednesday, 24th of September 2025. Below the countdown to Richard Bong upcoming birthday.

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Richard Bong Biography

About

Wisconsin farm boy-turned-flying ace who killed over forty people in World War II.

Before Fame

He grew up on a farm, where he frequently shot rifles and fantasized about flying.

Trivia

His habit of taking low-flying joyrides over the streets of San Francisco terrified the city's residents and resulted in much laundry being blown from lines.

Family Life

He grew up in Wisconsin.

Associated With

He was awarded the prestigious Medal of Honor by General Douglas MacArthur.

Top Asked Questions about Richard Bong

How old is Richard Bong in 2024?

Richard Bong is 104 years old today.

When was Richard Bong born?

Richard Bong was born on September 24, 1920 in Superior, WI.

What is Richard Bong zodiac sign?

Richard Bong zodiac sign is Libra.

What was Richard Bong best known for?

Richard Bong was best known as Pilot.

Fun Facts about Richard Bong's Birthday

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

  • Richard Bong was born on Friday, 268th day / 39th week of 1920
  • Richard Bong has Libra zodiac sign and Air element based on western astrology
  • Roman numeral of Richard Bong birthday is XXIV.IX.MCMXX
  • Richard Bong's birthstone is Sapphire
  • Richard Bong's birth flower is Morning glory that symbolize daintiness & love
  • Richard Bong age in year is 104 years old
  • Richard Bong age in month is 1250 months old
  • Richard Bong age in day is 38075 days old
  • Richard Bong age in hour is 913800 hours old
  • Richard Bong age in minute is 54828000 minutes old
  • Richard Bong age in second is 3289680000 seconds old
  • Next Richard Bong birthday is on Wednesday, September 24th 2025
  • Richard Bong age in next birthday (2025) is 105 years old

Historical Events on Richard Bong Birthday (September 24)

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

YearEvent
1959TAI Flight 307 crashes during takeoff from Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport in Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, killing 55 people.
1960USS Enterprise, the world's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, is launched.
1972Japan Airlines Flight 472 lands at Juhu Aerodrome instead of Santacruz Airport in Bombay, India.
1973Guinea-Bissau declares its independence from Portugal.
1975Southwest Face expedition members become the first persons to reach the summit of Mount Everest by any of its faces, instead of using a ridge route.
1993The Cambodian monarchy is restored, with Norodom Sihanouk as king.
1996Representatives of 71 nations sign the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty at the United Nations.
2005Hurricane Rita makes landfall in the United States, devastating portions of southwestern Louisiana and extreme southeastern Texas.
2007Between 30,000 and 100,000 people take part in anti-government protests in Yangon, Burma, the largest in 20 years.
2008Thabo Mbeki resigns as president of South Africa.
2009The G20 summit begins in Pittsburgh with 30 global leaders in attendance.
2009SA Airlink Flight 8911 crashes near Durban International Airport in Durban, South Africa, killing the captain and injuring the rest of the crew.
2013A 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes southern Pakistan, killing at least 327 people.
2014The Mars Orbiter Mission makes India the first Asian nation to reach Mars orbit, and the first nation in the world to do so in its first attempt.
2015At least 1,100 people are killed and another 934 wounded after a stampede during the Hajj in Saudi Arabia.
1984The birth of Taylor Eigsti, American pianist and composer
1984The birth of Senzo Meyiwa, South African footballer (d. 2014)
1985The birth of Eric Adjetey Anang, Ghanaian sculptor and carpenter
1985The birth of Eleanor Catton, Canadian-New Zealand author
1985The birth of Cameron Price, Australian news journalist
1985The birth of Jonathan Soriano, Spanish footballer
1987The birth of Matthew Connolly, English footballer
1987The birth of Gürhan Gürsoy, Turkish footballer
1988The birth of Karl Alzner, Canadian ice hockey player
1989The birth of Pia Wurtzbach, Filipina actress, model, and beauty queen, Miss Universe 2015
1991The birth of Maximiliano Uggè, Italian footballer
1991The birth of Oriol Romeu, Spanish footballer
1993The birth of Ben Platt, American actor
1997The birth of Tosin Adarabioyo, English footballer
2002The birth of Jéssica Bouzas Maneiro, Spanish tennis player
2013The death of Boris Karvasarsky, Ukrainian-Russian psychiatrist and author (b. 1931)
2013The death of Anthony Lawrence, English-Hong Kong journalist and author (b. 1912)
2013The death of Sagadat Nurmagambetov, Kazakh general and politician (b. 1924)
2013The death of Paul Oliver, American football player (b. 1984)
2014The death of Deborah Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire, English aristocrat, socialite, and author (b. 1920)
2014The death of Christopher Hogwood, English harpsichord player and conductor, founded the Academy of Ancient Music (b. 1941)
2014The death of Madis Kõiv, Estonian physicist, philosopher, and author (b. 1929)
2015The death of Alan Moore, Australian painter and educator (b. 1914)
2015The death of Wang Zhongshu, Chinese archaeologist and academic (b. 1925)
2016The death of Mel Charles, Welsh footballer (b. 1935)
2016The death of Vladimir Kuzmichyov, Russian footballer (b. 1979)
2016The death of Bill Mollison, Australian researcher, author and biologist (b. 1928)
2016The death of Bill Nunn, American actor (b. 1953)
2016The death of Buckwheat Zydeco, American accordionist and bandleader (b. 1947)
2020The death of Dean Jones, Australian cricketer, coach and commentator (b. 1961)

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