Spyridon Louis Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts
Updated at April 26, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team
Spyridon Louis Facts
| Full Name | Spyridon Louis |
|---|---|
| Birthdate | January 12, 1873 |
| Birth Place | Marousi, Greece |
| Age (in 2024) | 151 Years Old |
| Zodiac | Capricorn |
| Occupation | Runner |
Spyridon Louis Age & Birthday
Spyridon Louis is best known as Runner who has born on January 12, 1873 in Marousi, Greece. Currently, Spyridon Louis is 151 years, 3 months and 14 days old. Spyridon Louis will celebrate 152nd birthday on Sunday, 12th of January 2025. Below the countdown to Spyridon Louis upcoming birthday.
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About
Winner of the first modern-day Olympic marathon in the 1896 Summer Olympics; he was forever regarded by his countrymen as a national hero.
Before Fame
He was accompanied to the finish line at the 1896 Olympics by Crown Prince Constantine and Prince George who feted him with wine, milk, beer, orange juice, and an Easter egg, virtually anything that would give him the endurance to win the race.
Trivia
He served time in prison in 1926 after being accused of falsifying military documents; he was later acquitted and declared not guilty.
Family Life
His father was a mineral-water salesman in Athens, and his son assisted him.
Associated With
He was a guest of honor at the 1936 Berlin Summer Olympics, where he bestowed Adolf Hitler with an olive branch from Olympia.
Top Asked Questions about Spyridon Louis
How old is Spyridon Louis in 2024?
Spyridon Louis is 151 years old today.
When was Spyridon Louis born?
Spyridon Louis was born on January 12, 1873 in Marousi, Greece.
What is Spyridon Louis zodiac sign?
Spyridon Louis zodiac sign is Capricorn.
What was Spyridon Louis best known for?
Spyridon Louis was best known as Runner.
Fun Facts about Spyridon Louis's Birthday
Here's quick list of some fun facts about Spyridon Louis's birthday you must know including detailed age calculation, western astrology, roman numeral, birthstone and birth flower.
- Spyridon Louis was born on Sunday, 12th day / 02nd week of 1873
- Spyridon Louis has Capricorn zodiac sign and Earth element based on western astrology
- Roman numeral of Spyridon Louis birthday is XII.I.MDCCCLXXIII
- Spyridon Louis's birthstone is Garnet
- Spyridon Louis's birth flower is Carnation that symbolize fascination, distinction & love
- Spyridon Louis age in year is 151 years old
- Spyridon Louis age in month is 1815 months old
- Spyridon Louis age in day is 55256 days old
- Spyridon Louis age in hour is 1326144 hours old
- Spyridon Louis age in minute is 79568640 minutes old
- Spyridon Louis age in second is 4774118400 seconds old
- Next Spyridon Louis birthday is on Sunday, January 12th 2025
- Spyridon Louis age in next birthday (2025) is 152 years old
Historical Events on Spyridon Louis Birthday (January 12)
Below are historical events that coincided with Spyridon Louis's birthday including important historical events as well as births and deaths of historical figures.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1986 | Space Shuttle program: Congressman (and future NASA Administrator) Bill Nelson lifts off from Kennedy Space Center aboard Columbia on mission STS-61-C as a payload specialist. |
| 1990 | A seven-day pogrom breaks out against the Armenian civilian population of Baku, Azerbaijan, during which Armenians were beaten, tortured, murdered, and expelled from the city. |
| 1991 | Persian Gulf War: An act of the U.S. Congress authorizes the use of American military force to drive Iraq out of Kuwait. |
| 1997 | Space Shuttle program: Atlantis launches from the Kennedy Space Center on mission STS-81 to the Russian space station Mir, carrying astronaut Jerry M. Linenger for a four-month stay on board the station, replacing astronaut John E. Blaha. |
| 1998 | Nineteen European nations agree to forbid human cloning. |
| 2001 | Downtown Disney opens to the public as part of the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California. |
| 2004 | The world's largest ocean liner, RMSÂ Queen Mary 2, makes its maiden voyage. |
| 2005 | Deep Impact launches from Cape Canaveral on a Delta II rocket. |
| 2006 | A stampede during the Stoning of the Devil ritual on the last day at the Hajj in Mina, Saudi Arabia, kills at least 362 Muslim pilgrims. |
| 2007 | Comet C/2006 P1 (McNaught), one of the brightest comets ever observed is at its zenith visible during the day. |
| 2010 | An earthquake in Haiti occurs, killing between 220,000 and 300,000 people and destroying much of the capital Port-au-Prince. |
| 2012 | Violent protests occur in Bucharest, Romania, as two-day-old demonstrations continue against President Traian Băsescu's economic austerity measures. Clashes are reported in numerous Romanian cities between protesters and law enforcement officers. |
| 2015 | Government raids kill 143 Boko Haram fighters in Kolofata, Cameroon. |
| 2016 | Ten people are killed and 15 wounded in a bombing near the Blue Mosque in Istanbul. |
| 2020 | Taal Volcano in the Philippines erupts, and kills 39 people. |
| 1987 | The birth of Salvatore Sirigu, Italian footballer |
| 1988 | The birth of Claude Giroux, Canadian ice hockey player |
| 1989 | The birth of Thiemo-Jérôme Kialka, German footballer |
| 1989 | The birth of Axel Witsel, Belgian footballer |
| 1991 | The birth of Pixie Lott, English singer-songwriter, dancer, and actress |
| 1991 | The birth of Matt Srama, Australian rugby league player |
| 1992 | The birth of Ishak Belfodil, Algerian footballer |
| 1992 | The birth of Samuele Longo, Italian footballer |
| 1993 | The birth of Zayn Malik, English singer |
| 1993 | The birth of Simone Pecorini, Italian footballer |
| 1993 | The birth of Do Kyungsoo, South Korean singer |
| 1995 | The birth of Sarah Mehain, Canadian Paralympic swimmer |
| 1995 | The birth of Alessio Romagnoli, Italian footballer |
| 1996 | The birth of Ella Henderson, English singer and songwriter |
| 2002 | The birth of Eva Lys, German tennis player |
| 2014 | The death of Alexandra Bastedo, English actress (b. 1946) |
| 2014 | The death of Connie Binsfeld, American educator and politician, 58th Lieutenant Governor of Michigan (b. 1924) |
| 2014 | The death of George Dement, American soldier, businessman, and politician (b. 1922) |
| 2015 | The death of Trevor Colbourn, American historian and academic (b. 1927) |
| 2015 | The death of Robert Gover, American journalist and author (b. 1929) |
| 2015 | The death of Carl Long, American baseball player (b. 1935) |
| 2015 | The death of Elena Obraztsova, Russian soprano and actress (b. 1939) |
| 2015 | The death of Inge Vermeulen, Brazilian-Dutch field hockey player (b. 1985) |
| 2017 | The death of William Peter Blatty, American writer and filmmaker (b. 1928) |
| 2017 | The death of Graham Taylor, former Grimsby Town player and former manager of the England football team. (b. 1944) |
| 2018 | The death of Keith Jackson, American sports commentator and journalist (b. 1928) |
| 2020 | The death of Sir Roger Scruton, English philosopher and writer (b. 1944) |
| 2022 | The death of Ronnie Spector, American singer (b. 1943) |
| 2023 | The death of Lisa Marie Presley, American singer-songwriter (b. 1968) |
| 2023 | The death of Sharad Yadav, Indian politician, 30th Minister of Civil Aviation, 29th Labour Minister (b. 1947) |
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