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Robert Ballard Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at December 11, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

Robert Ballard Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac &  Family

Robert Ballard Facts

Full NameRobert Ballard
BirthdateJune 30, 1942
Birth PlaceWichita, KS
Age (in 2024)82 Years Old
ZodiacCancer
OccupationExplorer

Robert Ballard Age & Birthday

Robert Ballard is best known as Explorer who has born on June 30, 1942 in Wichita, KS. Currently, Robert Ballard is 82 years, 5 months and 11 days old. Robert Ballard will celebrate 83rd birthday on Monday, 30th of June 2025. Below the countdown to Robert Ballard upcoming birthday.

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Robert Ballard Biography

About

Ocean explorer who found the wreckage of the Titanic as well as several other famous lost vessels.

Before Fame

A keen childhood interest in marine life led him to study it in college.

Trivia

Four years after the Titanic, he uncovered the remains of the German battleship Bismarck, and in 1998 he found the U.S. carrier Yorktown sunk during WWII.

Family Life

He married Barbra Ballard in 1991. He and Barbra have four children named Emily, Doug, Todd and Ben. His parents were of German and British descent, and his father was an engineer for the North American Aviation company.

Associated With

He was inspired to study what's at the bottom of the oceans by Jules Verne's classic Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea.

Top Asked Questions about Robert Ballard

How old is Robert Ballard in 2024?

Robert Ballard is 82 years old today.

When was Robert Ballard born?

Robert Ballard was born on June 30, 1942 in Wichita, KS.

What is Robert Ballard zodiac sign?

Robert Ballard zodiac sign is Cancer.

What was Robert Ballard best known for?

Robert Ballard was best known as Explorer.

Fun Facts about Robert Ballard's Birthday

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

  • Robert Ballard was born on Tuesday, 181st day / 27th week of 1942
  • Robert Ballard has Cancer zodiac sign and Water element based on western astrology
  • Roman numeral of Robert Ballard birthday is XXX.VI.MCMXLII
  • Robert Ballard's birthstone is Pearl
  • Robert Ballard's birth flower is Rose that symbolize love, gratitude & appreciation
  • Robert Ballard age in year is 82 years old
  • Robert Ballard age in month is 989 months old
  • Robert Ballard age in day is 30115 days old
  • Robert Ballard age in hour is 722760 hours old
  • Robert Ballard age in minute is 43365600 minutes old
  • Robert Ballard age in second is 2601936000 seconds old
  • Next Robert Ballard birthday is on Monday, June 30th 2025
  • Robert Ballard age in next birthday (2025) is 83 years old
  • Learn more interesting facts about June 30, 1942 birthday

Historical Events on Robert Ballard Birthday (June 30)

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

YearEvent
1972The first leap second is added to the UTC time system.
1974The Baltimore municipal strike of 1974 begins.
1977The Southeast Asia Treaty Organization disbands.
1985Thirty-nine American hostages from the hijacked TWA Flight 847 are freed in Beirut after being held for 17 days.
1986The U.S. Supreme Court rules in Bowers v. Hardwick that states can outlaw homosexual acts between consenting adults.
1989A coup d'état in Sudan deposes the democratically elected government of Prime Minister Sadiq al-Mahdi and President Ahmed al-Mirghani.
1990East Germany and West Germany merge their economies.
1994During a test flight of an Airbus A330-300 at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, the aircraft crashes killing all seven people on board.
2007A Jeep Cherokee filled with propane canisters drives into the entrance of Glasgow Airport, Scotland in a failed terrorist attack. This was linked to the 2007 London car bombs that had taken place the day before.
2009Yemenia Flight 626, an Airbus A310-300, crashes into the Indian Ocean near Comoros, killing 152 of the 153 people on board. A 14-year-old girl named Bahia Bakari survives the crash.
2013Nineteen firefighters die controlling a wildfire near Yarnell, Arizona.
2013Protests begin around Egypt against President Mohamed Morsi and the ruling Freedom and Justice Party, leading to their overthrow during the 2013 Egyptian coup d'état.
2015A Hercules C-130 military aircraft with 113 people on board crashes in a residential area in Medan, Indonesia, resulting in at least 116 deaths.
2019Donald Trump becomes the first sitting US President to visit the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea).
2021The Tiger Fire ignites near Black Canyon City, Arizona, and goes on to burn 16,278 acres (6,587 ha) of land before being fully contained on July 30.
1985The birth of Michael Phelps, American swimmer
1985The birth of Cody Rhodes, American wrestler
1985The birth of Fabiana Vallejos, Argentinian footballer
1986The birth of Alicia Fox, American wrestler, model, and actress
1986The birth of Fredy Guarín, Colombian footballer
1986The birth of Nicola Pozzi, Italian footballer
1986The birth of Allegra Versace, Italian-American businesswoman
1987The birth of Ryan Cook, American baseball player
1987The birth of Andrew Hedgman, New Zealand runner
1988The birth of Elisa Jordana, American singer-songwriter, radio and TV personality
1989The birth of Asbel Kiprop, Kenyan runner
1989The birth of Steffen Liebig, German rugby player
1989The birth of David Myers, Australian footballer
1997The birth of Reuben Garrick, Australian rugby league player
1998The birth of Tom Davies, English footballer
2013The death of Kathryn Morrison, American educator and politician (b. 1942)
2013The death of Thompson Oliha, Nigerian footballer (b. 1968)
2013The death of Keith Seaman, Australian politician, 29th Governor of South Australia (b. 1920)
2014The death of Frank Cashen, American businessman (b. 1925)
2014The death of Paul Mazursky, American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1930)
2014The death of Željko Šturanović, Montenegrin lawyer and politician, 31st Prime Minister of Montenegro (b. 1960)
2015The death of Charles W. Bagnal, American general (b. 1934)
2015The death of Robert Dewar, English-American computer scientist and academic (b. 1945)
2015The death of Arthur Porter, Canadian physician and academic (b. 1956)
2015The death of Leonard Starr, American author and illustrator (b. 1925)
2017The death of Barry Norman, English television presenter (b. 1933)
2017The death of Simone Veil, French lawyer and politician (b. 1927)
2018The death of Smoke Dawg, Canadian rapper (b. 1996)
2021The death of Raj Kaushal, Indian Film Director and Producer (b. 1971)
2022The death of Technoblade, American YouTuber and streamer (b. 1999)

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