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

Updated at May 1, 2025 by BirthdayDBs Team

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

Richard Brautigan Facts

Full NameRichard Brautigan
BirthdateJanuary 30, 1935
Birth PlaceTacoma, WA
Age (in 2025)90 Years Old
ZodiacAquarius
OccupationNovelist

Richard Brautigan Age & Birthday

Richard Brautigan is best known as Novelist who has born on January 30, 1935 in Tacoma, WA. Currently, Richard Brautigan is 90 years, 3 months and 2 days old. Richard Brautigan will celebrate 91st birthday on Friday, 30th of January 2026. Below the countdown to Richard Brautigan upcoming birthday.

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Richard Brautigan Biography

About

An American fiction writer and poet known for his frequent use of satire, black comedy, and parody, he is most famous for his 1967 novel, Trout Fishing in America. His other well-known works include In Watermelon Sugar (1968) and The Tokyo-Montana Express (1980).

Before Fame

He grew up in the Pacific Northwest and wrote for his Oregon high school's newspaper during his teenage years. In 1955, he was diagnosed with both clinical depression and paranoid schizophrenia.

Trivia

He died of a self-inflicted .44 Magnum gunshot wound to the head.

Family Life

He was born in Tacoma, Washington to a factory worker father and a waitress mother. In 1957, he married Virginia Dionne Alder; together, the couple had one daughter.

Associated With

He and Susan Eldridge both grew up in the Pacific Northwest.

Top Asked Questions about Richard Brautigan

How old is Richard Brautigan in 2025?

Richard Brautigan is 90 years old today.

When was Richard Brautigan born?

Richard Brautigan was born on January 30, 1935 in Tacoma, WA.

What is Richard Brautigan zodiac sign?

Richard Brautigan zodiac sign is Aquarius.

What was Richard Brautigan best known for?

Richard Brautigan was best known as Novelist.

Fun Facts about Richard Brautigan's Birthday

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

  • Richard Brautigan was born on Wednesday, 30th day / 05th week of 1935
  • Richard Brautigan has Aquarius zodiac sign and Air element based on western astrology
  • Roman numeral of Richard Brautigan birthday is XXX.I.MCMXXXV
  • Richard Brautigan's birthstone is Garnet
  • Richard Brautigan's birth flower is Carnation that symbolize fascination, distinction & love
  • Richard Brautigan age in year is 90 years old
  • Richard Brautigan age in month is 1083 months old
  • Richard Brautigan age in day is 32964 days old
  • Richard Brautigan age in hour is 791136 hours old
  • Richard Brautigan age in minute is 47468160 minutes old
  • Richard Brautigan age in second is 2848089600 seconds old
  • Next Richard Brautigan birthday is on Friday, January 30th 2026
  • Richard Brautigan age in next birthday (2026) is 91 years old
  • Learn more interesting facts about January 30, 1935 birthday

Historical Events on Richard Brautigan Birthday (January 30)

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

YearEvent
1960The African National Party is founded in Chad, through the merger of traditionalist parties.
1964In a bloodless coup, General Nguyễn KhĂĄnh overthrows General DÆ°ÆĄng Văn Minh's military junta in South Vietnam.
1968Vietnam War: Tet Offensive launch by forces of the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese Army against South Vietnam, the United States, and their allies.
1969The Beatles' last public performance, on the roof of Apple Records in London. The impromptu concert is broken up by the police.
1972The Troubles: Bloody Sunday: British paratroopers open fire on anti-internment marchers in Derry, Northern Ireland, killing 13 people; another person later dies of injuries sustained.
1972Pakistan leaves the Commonwealth of Nations in protest of its recognition of breakaway Bangladesh.
1974Pan Am Flight 806 crashes near Pago Pago International Airport in American Samoa, killing 97.
1975The Monitor National Marine Sanctuary is established as the first United States National Marine Sanctuary.
1979A Varig Boeing 707-323C freighter, flown by the same commander as Flight 820, disappears over the Pacific Ocean 30 minutes after taking off from Tokyo.
1982Richard Skrenta writes the first PC virus code, which is 400 lines long and disguised as an Apple boot program called "Elk Cloner".
1989The American embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan is closed.
1995Hydroxycarbamide becomes the first approved preventive treatment for sickle cell disease.
2000Kenya Airways Flight 431 crashes into the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Ivory Coast, killing 169.
2013Naro-1 becomes the first carrier rocket launched by South Korea.
2020The World Health Organization declares the COVID-19 pandemic to be a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.
1982The birth of Jorge CantĂș, Mexican baseball player
1984The birth of Kotoshƍgiku Kazuhiro, Japanese sumo wrestler
1984The birth of Kid Cudi, American entertainer
1985The birth of Gisela Dulko, Argentinian tennis player
1987The birth of Becky Lynch, Irish wrestler
1987The birth of Renato Santos, Brazilian footballer
1987The birth of Arda Turan, Turkish footballer
1989The birth of Yoon Bo-ra, South Korean singer
1990The birth of Mitchell Starc, Australian cricketer
1990The birth of Phillip Supernaw, American football player
1991The birth of Stefan Elliott, Canadian ice hockey player
1993The birth of Katy Marchant, English track cyclist
1993The birth of Thitipoom Techaapaikhun, Thai actor
1995The birth of Jack Laugher, English diver
1996The birth of Dafne Navarro, Mexican trampoline gymnast
2014The death of Arthur Rankin, Jr., American director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1924)
2015The death of Carl Djerassi, Austrian-American chemist, author, and playwright (b. 1923)
2015The death of Ülo Kaevats, Estonian academic, philosopher, and politician (b. 1947)
2015The death of Geraldine McEwan, English actress (b. 1932)
2015The death of Gerrit Voorting, Dutch cyclist (b. 1923)
2015The death of Zhelyu Zhelev, Bulgarian philosopher and politician, 2nd President of Bulgaria (b. 1935)
2016The death of Frank Finlay, English actor (b. 1926)
2016The death of Francisco Flores Pérez, Salvadorian politician, President of El Salvador (b. 1959)
2016The death of Georgia Davis Powers, American activist and politician (b. 1923)
2018The death of Mark Salling, American actor and musician (b. 1982)
2019The death of Dick Miller, American actor (b. 1928)
2021The death of Sophie, Scottish musician (b. 1986)
2022The death of Cheslie Kryst, American television presenter and model (b. 1991)
2023The death of Bobby Beathard, American Pro Football Hall of Fame executive (b. 1937)
2023The death of Bobby Hull, Canadian ice hockey player (b. 1939)

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