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

Updated at March 28, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

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

Robert McCloskey Facts

Full NameRobert McCloskey
BirthdateSeptember 15, 1914
Birth PlaceOhio
Age (in 2024)109 Years Old
ZodiacVirgo
OccupationChildren's Author

Robert McCloskey Age & Birthday

Robert McCloskey is best known as Children's Author who has born on September 15, 1914 in Ohio. Currently, Robert McCloskey is 109 years, 6 months and 13 days old. Robert McCloskey will celebrate 110th birthday on Sunday, 15th of September 2024. Below the countdown to Robert McCloskey upcoming birthday.

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Robert McCloskey Biography

About

Remembered for such popular children's books as Make Way For Ducklings, Time of Wonder, and Blueberries for Sal, this famous writer and illustrator earned the prestigious Caldecott Medal in both 1942 and 1957.

Before Fame

Before writing and illustrating his first children's work, Lentil, he trained at both the Vesper George Art School in Boston and the National Academy of Design in New York.

Trivia

The Russian translations of his Homer Price children's books were very popular among 1970s Soviet readers.

Family Life

He grew up in Hamilton, Ohio, and later settled in Deer Isle, Maine. His marriage to Peggy Durand resulted in daughters named Jane and Sally.

Associated With

He collaborated with fellow artist Charles Dana Gibson on the illustrations for author Bob Davis' 1942 children's book, Tree Toad: Adventures of the Kid Brother.

Top Asked Questions about Robert McCloskey

How old is Robert McCloskey in 2024?

Robert McCloskey is 109 years old today.

When was Robert McCloskey born?

Robert McCloskey was born on September 15, 1914 in Ohio.

What is Robert McCloskey zodiac sign?

Robert McCloskey zodiac sign is Virgo.

What was Robert McCloskey best known for?

Robert McCloskey was best known as Children's Author.

Fun Facts about Robert McCloskey's Birthday

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

  • Robert McCloskey was born on Tuesday, 258th day / 38th week of 1914
  • Robert McCloskey has Virgo zodiac sign and Earth element based on western astrology
  • Roman numeral of Robert McCloskey birthday is XV.IX.MCMXIV
  • Robert McCloskey's birthstone is Sapphire
  • Robert McCloskey's birth flower is Morning glory that symbolize daintiness & love
  • Robert McCloskey age in year is 109 years old
  • Robert McCloskey age in month is 1314 months old
  • Robert McCloskey age in day is 40007 days old
  • Robert McCloskey age in hour is 960168 hours old
  • Robert McCloskey age in minute is 57610080 minutes old
  • Robert McCloskey age in second is 3456604800 seconds old
  • Next Robert McCloskey birthday is on Monday, September 15th 2025
  • Robert McCloskey age in next birthday (2025) is 110 years old

Historical Events on Robert McCloskey Birthday (September 15)

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

YearEvent
1971The first Greenpeace ship departs from Vancouver to protest against the upcoming Cannikin nuclear weapon test in Alaska.
1972A Scandinavian Airlines System domestic flight from Gothenburg to Stockholm is hijacked and flown to Malmö Bulltofta Airport.
1974Air Vietnam Flight 706 is hijacked, then crashes while attempting to land with 75 on board.
1975The French department of "Corse" (the entire island of Corsica) is divided into two: Haute-Corse (Upper Corsica) and Corse-du-Sud (Southern Corsica).
1978Muhammad Ali outpoints Leon Spinks in a rematch to become the first boxer to win the world heavyweight title three times at the Superdome in New Orleans.
1981The Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously approves Sandra Day O'Connor to become the first female justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.
1981The John Bull becomes the oldest operable steam locomotive in the world when the Smithsonian Institution operates it under its own power outside Washington, D.C.
1983Israeli premier Menachem Begin resigns.
1995Malaysia Airlines Flight 2133 crashes at Tawau Airport in Malaysia, killing 34.
2001During a CART race at the Lausitzring in Germany, former Formula One driver Alex Zanardi suffers a heavy accident resulting in him losing both his legs.
2004National Hockey League commissioner Gary Bettman announces lockout of the players' union and cessation of operations by the NHL head office.
2008Lehman Brothers files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the largest bankruptcy filing in U.S. history.
2011Four miners are killed in the Gleision Colliery mining accident in the Swansea Valley, Wales, UK.
2017The Parsons Green bombing takes place in London.
2020Signing of the Bahrain-Israel normalization agreement occurs in Washington, D.C., normalizing relations between Israel and two Arab nations, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.
1985The birth of François-Olivier Roberge, Canadian speed skater
1986The birth of Jenna Marbles, American YouTuber and comedian
1986The birth of George Watsky, American hip-hop artist, poet and author
1987The birth of Vaila Barsley, Scottish footballer
1987The birth of Aly Cissokho, French footballer
1987The birth of Rhett Titus, American wrestler
1988The birth of Tim Moltzen, Australian rugby league player
1990The birth of Oliver Gill, English footballer
1990The birth of Aaron Mooy, Australian footballer
1991The birth of Phil Ofosu-Ayeh, German-Ghanaian footballer
1991The birth of Lee Jung-shin, South Korean musician and actor
1992The birth of Jae Park, South Korean-American singer
1995The birth of Joe Ofahengaue, New Zealand-Tongan rugby league player
1993The birth of JP Tokoto, American basketball player
1997The birth of Quin Houff, American racing driver
2013The death of Habib Munzir Al-Musawa, Indonesian cleric and scholar (b. 1973)
2013The death of Jerry G. Bishop, American radio and television host (b. 1936)
2013The death of Gerard Cafesjian, American businessman and philanthropist (b. 1925)
2013The death of Jackie Lomax, English singer-songwriter and guitarist (b. 1944)
2014The death of John Anderson Jr., American lawyer and politician, 36th Governor of Kansas (b. 1917)
2014The death of Eugene I. Gordon, American physicist and engineer (b. 1930)
2014The death of Nicholas Romanov, Prince of Russia (b. 1922)
2014The death of Jürg Schubiger, Swiss psychotherapist and author (b. 1936)
2014The death of Wayne Tefs, Canadian anthologist, author, and critic (b. 1947)
2015The death of Harry J. Lipkin, Israeli physicist and academic (b. 1921)
2015The death of Meir Pa'il, Israeli commander, historian, and politician (b. 1926)
2015The death of Bernard Van de Kerckhove, Belgian cyclist (b. 1941)
2017The death of Harry Dean Stanton, American actor (b. 1926)
2019The death of Ric Ocasek, American musician (b. 1944)
2021The death of Lou Angotti, Canadian ice hockey player and coach (b. 1938)

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