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

Updated at November 21, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

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

Richard Rhodes Facts

Full NameRichard Rhodes
BirthdateJuly 04, 1937
Birth PlaceKansas
Age (in 2024)87 Years Old
ZodiacCancer
OccupationNon-Fiction Author

Richard Rhodes Age & Birthday

Richard Rhodes is best known as Non-Fiction Author who has born on July 04, 1937 in Kansas. Currently, Richard Rhodes is 87 years, 4 months and 17 days old. Richard Rhodes will celebrate 88th birthday on Friday, 4th of July 2025. Below the countdown to Richard Rhodes upcoming birthday.

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Richard Rhodes Biography

About

An author of both fiction and non-fiction, he won the Pulitzer Prize for his 1986 work, The Making of the Atomic Bomb. His other notable works include a 2004 biography of the famous nature artist, John James Audubon, and a 2011 book detailing the life and career of actress Hedy Lamarr.

Before Fame

His memoir, A Hole in the World, describes his childhood in Kansas and Missouri with an abusive stepmother (his mother committed suicide when he was a child). He attended Yale University on a full scholarship, graduating with honors in the late 1950s.

Trivia

He published a Holocaust-themed non-fiction work, Masters of Death, in 2002.

Family Life

He married Dr. Ginger Rhodes. The couple settled in California and had two children.

Associated With

He and Rebecca Ballhaus have both been recipients of the Pulitzer Prize. 

Top Asked Questions about Richard Rhodes

How old is Richard Rhodes in 2024?

Richard Rhodes is 87 years old today.

When was Richard Rhodes born?

Richard Rhodes was born on July 04, 1937 in Kansas.

What is Richard Rhodes zodiac sign?

Richard Rhodes zodiac sign is Cancer.

What was Richard Rhodes best known for?

Richard Rhodes was best known as Non-Fiction Author.

Fun Facts about Richard Rhodes's Birthday

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

  • Richard Rhodes was born on Sunday, 185th day / 26th week of 1937
  • Richard Rhodes has Cancer zodiac sign and Water element based on western astrology
  • Roman numeral of Richard Rhodes birthday is IV.VII.MCMXXXVII
  • Richard Rhodes's birthstone is Ruby
  • Richard Rhodes's birth flower is Water Lily that symbolize joyful, fickleness, sweet & magic
  • Richard Rhodes age in year is 87 years old
  • Richard Rhodes age in month is 1048 months old
  • Richard Rhodes age in day is 31917 days old
  • Richard Rhodes age in hour is 766008 hours old
  • Richard Rhodes age in minute is 45960480 minutes old
  • Richard Rhodes age in second is 2757628800 seconds old
  • Next Richard Rhodes birthday is on Friday, July 4th 2025
  • Richard Rhodes age in next birthday (2025) is 88 years old
  • Learn more interesting facts about July 04, 1937 birthday

Historical Events on Richard Rhodes Birthday (July 04)

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

YearEvent
1982Three Iranian diplomats and a journalist are kidnapped in Lebanon by Phalange forces, and their fate remains unknown.
1987In France, former Gestapo chief Klaus Barbie (a.k.a. the "Butcher of Lyon") is convicted of crimes against humanity and sentenced to life imprisonment.
1994Rwandan genocide: Kigali, the Rwandan capital, is captured by the Rwandan Patriotic Front, ending the genocide in the city.
1997NASA's Pathfinder space probe lands on the surface of Mars.
1998Japan launches the Nozomi probe to Mars, joining the United States and Russia as a space exploring nation.
2001Vladivostock Air Flight 352 crashes on approach to Irkutsk Airport killing all 145 people on board.
2002A Boeing 707 crashes near Bangui M'Poko International Airport in Bangui, Central African Republic, killing 28.
2004The cornerstone of the Freedom Tower is laid on the World Trade Center site in New York City.
2004Greece beats Portugal in the UEFA Euro 2004 Final and becomes European Champion for first time in its history.
2005The Deep Impact collider hits the comet Tempel 1.
2006Space Shuttle program: Discovery launches STS-121 to the International Space Station. The event gained wide media attention as it was the only shuttle launch in the program's history to occur on the United States' Independence Day.
2009The Statue of Liberty's crown reopens to the public after eight years of closure due to security concerns following the September 11 attacks.
2009The first of four days of bombings begins on the southern Philippine island group of Mindanao.
2012The discovery of particles consistent with the Higgs boson at the Large Hadron Collider is announced at CERN.
2015Chile claims its first title in international football by defeating Argentina in the 2015 Copa América Final.
1986The birth of Marte Elden, Norwegian skier
1987The birth of Wude Ayalew, Ethiopian runner
1987The birth of Guram Kashia, Georgian footballer
1988The birth of Angelique Boyer, French-Mexican actress
1989The birth of Benjamin Büchel, Liechtensteiner footballer
1990The birth of Jake Gardiner, American ice hockey player
1990The birth of Richard Mpong, Ghanaian footballer
1990The birth of Naoki Yamada, Japanese footballer
1990The birth of Ihar Yasinski, Belarusian footballer
1992The birth of Ángel Romero, Paraguayan footballer
1992The birth of Óscar Romero, Paraguayan footballer
1993The birth of Tom Barkhuizen, English footballer
1995The birth of Post Malone, American rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer
1999The birth of Moa Kikuchi, Japanese musician
2003The birth of Polina Bogusevich, Russian singer
2014The death of Giorgio Faletti, Italian author, screenwriter, and actor (b. 1950)
2014The death of C. J. Henderson, American author and critic (b. 1951)
2014The death of Earl Robinson, American baseball player (b. 1936)
2014The death of Richard Mellon Scaife, American businessman (b. 1932)
2015The death of Nedelcho Beronov, Bulgarian judge and politician (b. 1928)
2015The death of William Conrad Gibbons, American historian, author, and academic (b. 1926)
2016The death of Abbas Kiarostami, Iranian film director, screenwriter, poet, and photographer (b. 1940)
2017The death of John Blackwell, American R&B, funk, and jazz drummer (b. 1973)
2017The death of Daniil Granin, Soviet and Russian author (b. 1919)
2017The death of Gene Conley, American MLB player and NBA player (b. 1930)
2018The death of Henri Dirickx, Belgian footballer (b. 1927)
2018The death of Robby Müller, Dutch cinematographer (b. 1940)
2021The death of Harmoko, Indonesian politician, former parliament speaker and government minister (b. 1939)
2022The death of Cláudio Hummes, Brazilian prelate of the Catholic Church (b. 1934)
2022The death of Kazuki Takahashi, Japanese manga artist (b. 1961)

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