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

Updated at July 4, 2025 by BirthdayDBs Team

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

Richard Hopkins Facts

Full NameRichard Hopkins
BirthdateJune 22, 1863
Birth PlaceArkansas
Age (in 2025)162 Years Old
ZodiacCancer
OccupationChess Player

Richard Hopkins Age & Birthday

Richard Hopkins is best known as Chess Player who has born on June 22, 1863 in Arkansas. Currently, Richard Hopkins is 162 years, 0 months and 12 days old. Richard Hopkins will celebrate 163rd birthday on Monday, 22nd of June 2026. Below the countdown to Richard Hopkins upcoming birthday.

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Richard Hopkins Biography

About

One of the first recognized chess prodigies in the world, who is perhaps best known for innovating the Hopkins Gambit.

Before Fame

His father, a Baptist minister, used his son to hustle grown men in chess competitions.

Trivia

It is rumored that he learned to play on a chess board that formerly belonged to George Washington.

Family Life

His father was a minister and his mother a shopkeeper.

Associated With

He was a Rough Rider under the command of Theodore Roosevelt.

Top Asked Questions about Richard Hopkins

How old is Richard Hopkins in 2025?

Richard Hopkins is 162 years old today.

When was Richard Hopkins born?

Richard Hopkins was born on June 22, 1863 in Arkansas.

What is Richard Hopkins zodiac sign?

Richard Hopkins zodiac sign is Cancer.

What was Richard Hopkins best known for?

Richard Hopkins was best known as Chess Player.

Fun Facts about Richard Hopkins's Birthday

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

  • Richard Hopkins was born on Monday, 173rd day / 26th week of 1863
  • Richard Hopkins has Cancer zodiac sign and Water element based on western astrology
  • Roman numeral of Richard Hopkins birthday is XXII.VI.MDCCCLXIII
  • Richard Hopkins's birthstone is Pearl
  • Richard Hopkins's birth flower is Rose that symbolize love, gratitude & appreciation
  • Richard Hopkins age in year is 162 years old
  • Richard Hopkins age in month is 1944 months old
  • Richard Hopkins age in day is 59182 days old
  • Richard Hopkins age in hour is 1420368 hours old
  • Richard Hopkins age in minute is 85222080 minutes old
  • Richard Hopkins age in second is 5113324800 seconds old
  • Next Richard Hopkins birthday is on Monday, June 22nd 2026
  • Richard Hopkins age in next birthday (2026) is 163 years old

Historical Events on Richard Hopkins Birthday (June 22)

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

YearEvent
1965The Treaty on Basic Relations between Japan and the Republic of Korea is signed.
1966Vietnamese Buddhist activist leader Thích Trí Quang was arrested as the military junta of Nguyen Cao Ky crushed the Buddhist Uprising.
1969The Cuyahoga River catches fire in Cleveland, Ohio, drawing national attention to water pollution, and spurring the passing of the Clean Water Act and the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency.
1978Charon, the first of Pluto's satellites to be discovered, was first seen at the United States Naval Observatory by James W. Christy.
1979Former Liberal Party leader Jeremy Thorpe was acquitted of conspiracy to murder Norman Scott, who had accused Thorpe of having a relationship with him.
1984Virgin Atlantic launches with its first flight from London to Newark.
1986The famous Hand of God goal, scored by Diego Maradona in the quarter-finals of the 1986 FIFA World Cup match between Argentina and England, ignites controversy. This was later followed by the Goal of the Century. Argentina wins 2-1 and later goes on to win the World Cup.
1990Cold War: Checkpoint Charlie is dismantled in Berlin.
2000Wuhan Airlines Flight 343 is struck by lightning and crashes into Wuhan's Hanyang District, killing 49 people.
2002An earthquake measuring 6.5 Mw strikes a region of northwestern Iran killing at least 261 people and injuring 1,300 others and eventually causing widespread public anger due to the slow official response.
2009A Washington D.C Metro train traveling southbound near Fort Totten station collides into another train waiting to enter the station. Nine people are killed in the collision (eight passengers and the train operator) and at least 80 others are injured.
2012Paraguayan President Fernando Lugo is removed from office by impeachment and succeeded by Federico Franco.
2012A Turkish Air Force McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II fighter plane is shot down by the Syrian Armed Forces, killing both of the plane's pilots and worsening already-strained relations between Turkey and Syria.
2015The Afghan National Assembly building is attacked by gunmen after a suicide bombing. All six of the gunmen are killed and 18 people are injured.
2022An earthquake occurs in eastern Afghanistan resulting in over 1,000 deaths.
1987The birth of Danny Green, American basketball player
1987The birth of Lee Min-ho, South Korean actor, singer, model, creative director and businessman
1987The birth of Nikita Rukavytsya, Ukrainian-Australian footballer
1988The birth of Omri Casspi, Israeli basketball player
1989The birth of Cédric Mongongu, Congolese footballer
1989The birth of Jung Yong-hwa, South Korean singer-songwriter and actor
1990The birth of Sebastian Jung, German footballer
1991The birth of Hugo Mallo, Spanish footballer
1992The birth of Ura Kazuki, Japanese sumo wrestler
1992The birth of Harry Reid, British actor
1993The birth of Loris Karius, German footballer
1994The birth of Sebastien Haller, French footballer
1994The birth of Carlos Vinícius Santos de Jesus, Brazilian footballer
1996The birth of Mikel Merino, Spanish footballer
1999The birth of Sam Retford, Australian-English actor
2008The death of Natalia Bekhtereva, Russian neuroscientist and psychologist (b. 1924)
2008The death of George Carlin, American comedian, actor, and author (b. 1937)
2008The death of Dody Goodman, American actress and dancer (b. 1914)
2011The death of Coşkun Özarı, Turkish footballer and coach (b. 1931)
2012The death of Juan Luis Galiardo, Spanish actor and producer (b. 1922)
2013The death of Henning Larsen, Danish architect, designed the Copenhagen Opera House (b. 1925)
2013The death of Allan Simonsen, Danish race car driver (b. 1978)
2014The death of Fouad Ajami, Lebanese-American author and academic (b. 1945)
2014The death of Rama Narayanan, Indian director and producer (b. 1949)
2015The death of James Horner, American composer and conductor (b. 1953)
2017The death of Mao Kobayashi, Japanese newscaster and actress (b. 1982)
2017The death of Quett Masire, Botswanan politician (b. 1926)
2018The death of Vinnie Paul, American musician (b. 1964)
2022The death of Bruton Smith, American racetrack promoter (b. 1927)
2022The death of Yves Coppens, French anthropologist (b. 1934)

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