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Rod Macdonald Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at December 11, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

Rod Macdonald Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac &  Family

Rod Macdonald Facts

Full NameRod Macdonald
BirthdateAugust 17, 1948
Birth PlaceConnecticut
Age (in 2024)76 Years Old
ZodiacLeo
OccupationFolk Singer

Rod Macdonald Age & Birthday

Rod Macdonald is best known as Folk Singer who has born on August 17, 1948 in Connecticut. Currently, Rod Macdonald is 76 years, 3 months and 25 days old. Rod Macdonald will celebrate 77th birthday on Sunday, 17th of August 2025. Below the countdown to Rod Macdonald upcoming birthday.

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Rod Macdonald Biography

About

American singer and songwriter who released the popular single American Jerusalem and became known as part of the 1980s folk revival in Greenwich Village clubs.

Before Fame

He started his music career as a trombonist when he was 11 years old and later attended the University of Virginia while also touring with the folk group The Lovin' Sound.

Trivia

He has appeared on stage with many artists including Pete Seeger, Odetta, and Tom Paxton.

Family Life

He has two daughters with his wife Nicole.

Associated With

He has appeared on stage with singer Ani DiFranco.

Top Asked Questions about Rod Macdonald

How old is Rod Macdonald in 2024?

Rod Macdonald is 76 years old today.

When was Rod Macdonald born?

Rod Macdonald was born on August 17, 1948 in Connecticut.

What is Rod Macdonald zodiac sign?

Rod Macdonald zodiac sign is Leo.

What was Rod Macdonald best known for?

Rod Macdonald was best known as Folk Singer.

Fun Facts about Rod Macdonald's Birthday

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

  • Rod Macdonald was born on Tuesday, 230th day / 34th week of 1948
  • Rod Macdonald has Leo zodiac sign and Fire element based on western astrology
  • Roman numeral of Rod Macdonald birthday is XVII.VIII.MCMXLVIII
  • Rod Macdonald's birthstone is Peridot
  • Rod Macdonald's birth flower is Gladiolus that symbolize moral integrity, remembrance, infatuation & honor
  • Rod Macdonald age in year is 76 years old
  • Rod Macdonald age in month is 915 months old
  • Rod Macdonald age in day is 27875 days old
  • Rod Macdonald age in hour is 669000 hours old
  • Rod Macdonald age in minute is 40140000 minutes old
  • Rod Macdonald age in second is 2408400000 seconds old
  • Next Rod Macdonald birthday is on Sunday, August 17th 2025
  • Rod Macdonald age in next birthday (2025) is 77 years old
  • Learn more interesting facts about August 17, 1948 birthday

Historical Events on Rod Macdonald Birthday (August 17)

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

YearEvent
1977The Soviet icebreaker Arktika becomes the first surface ship to reach the North Pole.
1978Double Eagle II becomes first balloon to cross the Atlantic Ocean when it lands in Miserey, France near Paris, 137 hours after leaving Presque Isle, Maine.
1985The 1985-86 Hormel strike begins in Austin, Minnesota.
1988President of Pakistan Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq and U.S. Ambassador Arnold Raphel are killed in a plane crash.
1991Strathfield massacre: In Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, taxi driver Wade Frankum shoots seven people and injures six others before turning the gun on himself.
1998Lewinsky scandal: US President Bill Clinton admits in taped testimony that he had an "improper physical relationship" with White House intern Monica Lewinsky; later that same day he admits before the nation that he "misled people" about the relationship.
1999The 7.6 Mw  İzmit earthquake shakes northwestern Turkey with a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent), leaving 17,118-17,127 dead and 43,953-50,000 injured.
2004The National Assembly of Serbia unanimously adopts new state symbols for Serbia: Bože pravde becomes the new anthem and the coat of arms is adopted for the whole country.
2005The first forced evacuation of settlers, as part of Israeli disengagement from Gaza, starts.
2005Over 500 bombs are set off by terrorists at 300 locations in 63 out of the 64 districts of Bangladesh.
2008American swimmer Michael Phelps becomes the first person to win eight gold medals at one Olympic Games.
2009An accident at the Sayano-Shushenskaya Dam in Khakassia, Russia, kills 75 and shuts down the hydroelectric power station, leading to widespread power failure in the local area.
2015A bomb explodes near the Erawan Shrine in Bangkok, Thailand, killing at least 19 people and injuring 123 others.
2017Barcelona attacks: A van is driven into pedestrians in La Rambla, killing 14 and injuring at least 100.
2019A bomb explodes at a wedding in Kabul killing 63 people and leaving 182 injured.
1988The birth of Natalie Sandtorv, Norwegian singer-songwriter
1988The birth of Jihadi John, Kuwaiti-British member of ISIS (d. 2015)
1988The birth of Erika Toda, Japanese actress
1989The birth of Rachel Corsie, Scottish footballer
1992The birth of Alex Elisala, New Zealand-Australian rugby player (d. 2013)
1992The birth of Chanel Mata'utia, Australian rugby league player
1992The birth of Paige, English wrestler
1993The birth of Ederson Moraes, Brazilian footballer
1993The birth of Sarah Sjöström, Swedish swimmer
1994The birth of Phoebe Bridgers, American singer/songwriter
1995The birth of Gracie Gold, American figure skater
1995The birth of Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, New Zealand rugby league player
1996The birth of Jake Virtanen, Canadian ice hockey player
2000The birth of Lil Pump, American rapper and songwriter
2003The birth of Nastasja Schunk, German tennis player
2012The death of John Lynch-Staunton, Canadian lawyer and politician (b. 1930)
2013The death of Odilia Dank, American educator and politician (b. 1938)
2013The death of Jack Harshman, American baseball player (b. 1927)
2013The death of John Hollander, American poet and critic (b. 1929)
2013The death of Frank Martínez, American painter (b. 1924)
2013The death of Gus Winckel, Dutch lieutenant and pilot (b. 1912)
2014The death of Børre Knudsen, Norwegian minister and activist (b. 1937)
2014The death of Wolfgang Leonhard, German historian and author (b. 1921)
2014The death of Sophie Masloff, American civil servant and politician, 56th Mayor of Pittsburgh (b. 1917)
2014The death of Miodrag Pavlović, Serbian poet and critic (b. 1928)
2014The death of Pierre Vassiliu, French singer-songwriter (b. 1937)
2015The death of Yvonne Craig, American ballet dancer and actress (b. 1937)
2015The death of Gerhard Mayer-Vorfelder, German businessman (b. 1933)
2015The death of László Paskai, Hungarian cardinal (b. 1927)
2016The death of Arthur Hiller, Canadian actor, director, and producer (b. 1923)

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