Robert Francis Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts
Updated at April 19, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team
Robert Francis Facts
| Full Name | Robert Francis |
|---|---|
| Birthdate | August 12, 1901 |
| Birth Place | Upland, PA |
| Age (in 2024) | 122 Years Old |
| Zodiac | Leo |
| Occupation | Poet |
Robert Francis Age & Birthday
Robert Francis is best known as Poet who has born on August 12, 1901 in Upland, PA. Currently, Robert Francis is 122 years, 8 months and 7 days old. Robert Francis will celebrate 123rd birthday on Monday, 12th of August 2024. Below the countdown to Robert Francis upcoming birthday.
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About
American poet who became known for a 1960 collection entitled The Orb Weaver. His other works include Come Out Into the Sun and The Face Against the Glass.
Before Fame
He studied at Harvard University. He published his debut poetry collection, Stand Here With Me, in 1936.
Trivia
His verse frequently contains slant rhyme, puns, and repetition; he often wrote about baseball and nature.
Family Life
He lived the majority of his life in Amherst, Massachusetts. In 1940, he built himself a home that he named Fort Juniper.
Associated With
He was mentored and inspired by the renowned poet Robert Frost. Francis' first collection, Stand Here With Me, clearly shows the influence of the elder poet.
Top Asked Questions about Robert Francis
How old is Robert Francis in 2024?
Robert Francis is 122 years old today.
When was Robert Francis born?
Robert Francis was born on August 12, 1901 in Upland, PA.
What is Robert Francis zodiac sign?
Robert Francis zodiac sign is Leo.
What was Robert Francis best known for?
Robert Francis was best known as Poet.
Fun Facts about Robert Francis's Birthday
Here's quick list of some fun facts about Robert Francis's birthday you must know including detailed age calculation, western astrology, roman numeral, birthstone and birth flower.
- Robert Francis was born on Monday, 224th day / 33rd week of 1901
- Robert Francis has Leo zodiac sign and Fire element based on western astrology
- Roman numeral of Robert Francis birthday is XII.VIII.MCMI
- Robert Francis's birthstone is Peridot
- Robert Francis's birth flower is Gladiolus that symbolize moral integrity, remembrance, infatuation & honor
- Robert Francis age in year is 122 years old
- Robert Francis age in month is 1472 months old
- Robert Francis age in day is 44811 days old
- Robert Francis age in hour is 1075464 hours old
- Robert Francis age in minute is 64527840 minutes old
- Robert Francis age in second is 3871670400 seconds old
- Next Robert Francis birthday is on Tuesday, August 12th 2025
- Robert Francis age in next birthday (2025) is 123 years old
Historical Events on Robert Francis Birthday (August 12)
Below are historical events that coincided with Robert Francis's birthday including important historical events as well as births and deaths of historical figures.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1964 | South Africa is banned from the Olympic Games due to the country's racist policies. |
| 1969 | Violence erupts after the Apprentice Boys of Derry march in Derry, Northern Ireland, resulting in a three-day communal riot known as the Battle of the Bogside. |
| 1976 | Between 1,000 and 3,500 Palestinians are killed in the Tel al-Zaatar massacre, one of the bloodiest events of the Lebanese Civil War. |
| 1977 | The first free flight of the Space Shuttle Enterprise. |
| 1977 | The Sri Lanka Riots: Targeting the minority Sri Lankan Tamils, begin, less than a month after the United National Party came to power. Over 300 Tamils are killed. |
| 1981 | The IBM Personal Computer is released. |
| 1985 | Japan Airlines Flight 123 crashes into Osutaka ridge in Gunma Prefecture, Japan, killing 520, to become the worst single-plane air disaster. |
| 1990 | Sue, the largest and most complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton found to date, is discovered by Sue Hendrickson in South Dakota. |
| 1992 | Canada, Mexico and the United States announce completion of negotiations for the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). |
| 1994 | Major League Baseball players go on strike, eventually forcing the cancellation of the 1994 World Series. |
| 2000 | The Russian Navy submarine Kursk explodes and sinks in the Barents Sea during a military exercise, killing her entire 118-man crew. |
| 2015 | At least two massive explosions kill 173 people and injure nearly 800 more in Tianjin, China. |
| 2016 | Syrian civil war: The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) capture the city of Manbij from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). |
| 2018 | Thirty-nine civilians, including a dozen children, are killed in an explosion at a weapons depot in Sarmada, Syria. |
| 2021 | Six people,five victims and the perpetrator are killed in the worst mass shooting in the UK since 2010 in Keyham, Plymouth. |
| 1991 | The birth of Sam Hoare, Australian rugby league player |
| 1992 | The birth of Cara Delevingne, English model and actress |
| 1992 | The birth of Isabella Escobar, Guatemalan tennis player |
| 1992 | The birth of Jacob Loko, Australian rugby player |
| 1992 | The birth of Teo Gheorghiu, Swiss pianist and actor |
| 1993 | The birth of Ewa Farna, Czech singer-songwriter |
| 1993 | The birth of Luna, South Korean singer, actress and presenter |
| 1996 | The birth of Choi Yu-jin, South Korean singer and actress |
| 1996 | The birth of Julio Urías, Mexican baseball player |
| 1998 | The birth of Stefanos Tsitsipas, Greek tennis player |
| 1999 | The birth of Matthijs de Ligt, Dutch footballer |
| 1999 | The birth of Dream (YouTuber), American YouTuber and Minecraft speedrunner |
| 1999 | The birth of Jule Niemeier, German tennis player |
| 2000 | The birth of Tristan Charpentier, French racing driver |
| 2001 | The birth of Dixie D'Amelio, American social media personality and singer |
| 2013 | The death of Pauline Maier, American historian and academic (b. 1938) |
| 2013 | The death of David McLetchie, Scottish lawyer and politician (b. 1952) |
| 2013 | The death of Vasiliy Mihaylovich Peskov, Russian ecologist and journalist (b. 1930) |
| 2014 | The death of Lauren Bacall, American model, actress, and singer (b. 1924) |
| 2014 | The death of Futatsuryū Jun'ichi, Japanese sumo wrestler (b. 1950) |
| 2014 | The death of Kongō Masahiro, Japanese sumo wrestler (b. 1948) |
| 2015 | The death of Jaakko Hintikka, Finnish philosopher and academic (b. 1929) |
| 2015 | The death of Stephen Lewis, English actor and screenwriter (b. 1926) |
| 2015 | The death of Meshulim Feish Lowy, Hungarian-Canadian rabbi and author (b. 1921) |
| 2015 | The death of John Scott, English organist and conductor (b. 1956) |
| 2016 | The death of Juan Pedro de Miguel, Spanish handball player (b. 1958) |
| 2017 | The death of Bryan Murray, Canadian ice hockey coach (b. 1942) |
| 2019 | The death of DJ Arafat, Ivorian DJ and singer (b. 1986) |
| 2020 | The death of Bill Yeoman, American college football player and coach (b. 1927) |
| 2021 | The death of Una Stubbs, English actress, TV personality, and dancer (b. 1937) |
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