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Shelby Foote Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at December 24, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

Shelby Foote Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac &  Family

Shelby Foote Facts

Full NameShelby Foote
BirthdateNovember 17, 1916
Birth PlaceGreenville, MS
Age (in 2024)108 Years Old
ZodiacScorpio
OccupationHistorian

Shelby Foote Age & Birthday

Shelby Foote is best known as Historian who has born on November 17, 1916 in Greenville, MS. Currently, Shelby Foote is 108 years, 1 months and 7 days old. Shelby Foote will celebrate 109th birthday on Monday, 17th of November 2025. Below the countdown to Shelby Foote upcoming birthday.

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Shelby Foote Biography

About

An influential Civil War historian and author, he is best known for his three-volume work, The Civil War: A Narrative. He was one of the primary historians interviewed in the Ken Burns PBS mini-series, The Civil War.

Before Fame

He attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and wrote for the university's literary journal. He published his debut novel, Tournament, in 1949.

Trivia

His detailed historical accounts of the Civil War focus on everything from intimate moments (such as Robert E. Lee's tearful, post-surrender address to his Confederate troops) to large-scale military strategy.

Family Life

He was born in Greenville, Mississippi, and he died in Memphis, Tennessee. He was married three times-- to Tess Lavery, Peggy Desommes, and Gwyn Rainer-- and had two children.

Associated With

He considered fellow southern author, William Faulkner, to be his literary mentor.

Top Asked Questions about Shelby Foote

How old is Shelby Foote in 2024?

Shelby Foote is 108 years old today.

When was Shelby Foote born?

Shelby Foote was born on November 17, 1916 in Greenville, MS.

What is Shelby Foote zodiac sign?

Shelby Foote zodiac sign is Scorpio.

What was Shelby Foote best known for?

Shelby Foote was best known as Historian.

Fun Facts about Shelby Foote's Birthday

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

  • Shelby Foote was born on Friday, 322nd day / 46th week of 1916
  • Shelby Foote has Scorpio zodiac sign and Water element based on western astrology
  • Roman numeral of Shelby Foote birthday is XVII.XI.MCMXVI
  • Shelby Foote's birthstone is Topaz
  • Shelby Foote's birth flower is Chrysanthemum that symbolize cheerfulness, friendship & abundance
  • Shelby Foote age in year is 108 years old
  • Shelby Foote age in month is 1297 months old
  • Shelby Foote age in day is 39484 days old
  • Shelby Foote age in hour is 947616 hours old
  • Shelby Foote age in minute is 56856960 minutes old
  • Shelby Foote age in second is 3411417600 seconds old
  • Next Shelby Foote birthday is on Monday, November 17th 2025
  • Shelby Foote age in next birthday (2025) is 109 years old

Historical Events on Shelby Foote Birthday (November 17)

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

YearEvent
1973The Athens Polytechnic uprising against the military regime ends in a bloodshed in the Greek capital.
1983The Zapatista Army of National Liberation is founded in Mexico.
1986The flight crew of Japan Airlines Flight 1628 are involved in a UFO sighting incident while flying over Alaska.
1989Cold War: Velvet Revolution begins: In Czechoslovakia, a student demonstration in Prague is quelled by riot police. This sparks an uprising aimed at overthrowing the communist government (it succeeds on December 29).
1990Fugendake, part of the Mount Unzen volcanic complex, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan, becomes active again and erupts.
1993United States House of Representatives passes a resolution to establish the North American Free Trade Agreement.
1993In Nigeria, General Sani Abacha ousts the government of Ernest Shonekan in a military coup.
1997In Luxor, Egypt, 62 people are killed by six Islamic militants outside the Temple of Hatshepsut, known as Luxor massacre.
2000A catastrophic landslide in Log pod Mangartom, Slovenia, kills seven, and causes millions of SIT of damage. It is one of the worst catastrophes in Slovenia in the past 100 years.
2000Alberto Fujimori is removed from office as president of Peru.
2003Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s tenure as the governor of California began.
2012At least 50 schoolchildren are killed in an accident at a railway crossing near Manfalut, Egypt.
2013Fifty people are killed when Tatarstan Airlines Flight 363 crashes at Kazan Airport, Russia.
2013A rare late-season tornado outbreak strikes the Midwest. Illinois and Indiana are most affected with tornado reports as far north as lower Michigan. In all around six dozen tornadoes touch down in approximately an 11-hour time period, including seven EF3 and two EF4 tornadoes.
2019The first known case of COVID-19 is traced to a 55-year-old man who had visited a market in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China.
1986The birth of Greg Rutherford, English long jumper
1987The birth of Craig Noone, English footballer
1987The birth of Gemma Spofforth, English swimmer
1987The birth of Justine Michelle Cain, English actress
1988The birth of Durratun Nashihin Rosli, Malaysian rhythmic gymnast
1989The birth of Ryan Griffin, American football player
1989The birth of Roman Zozulya, Ukrainian football striker
1992The birth of Katarzyna Kawa, Polish tennis player
1992The birth of Danielle Kettlewell, Australian synchronised swimmer
1992The birth of Alex Sheedy, Australian basketball player
1993The birth of Taylor Gold, American snowboarder
1995The birth of Elise Mertens, Belgian tennis player
1995The birth of Panashe Muzambe, Scottish rugby union player
2000The birth of Joanne Züger, Swiss tennis player
2004The birth of Linda Nosková, Czech tennis player
2012The death of Margaret Yorke, English author (b. 1924)
2013The death of Zeke Bella, American baseball player (b. 1930)
2013The death of Alfred Blake, English colonel and lawyer (b. 1915)
2013The death of Syd Field, American screenwriter and producer (b. 1935)
2013The death of Doris Lessing, British novelist, poet, playwright, Nobel Prize laureate (b. 1919)
2013The death of Alex Marques, Portuguese footballer (b. 1993)
2013The death of Mary Nesbitt Wisham, American baseball player (b. 1925)
2014The death of John T. Downey, American CIA agent and judge (b. 1930)
2014The death of Bill Frenzel, American lieutenant and politician (b. 1928)
2014The death of Ray Sadecki, American baseball player (b. 1940)
2014The death of Patrick Suppes, American psychologist and philosopher (b. 1922)
2015The death of John Leahy, English lawyer and diplomat, High Commissioner to Australia (b. 1928)
2015The death of Rahim Moeini Kermanshahi, Iranian poet and songwriter (b. 1926)
2019The death of Tuka Rocha, Brazilian race car driver (b. 1982)
2021The death of Young Dolph, American rapper (b. 1985)

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