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Teju Cole Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at December 13, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

Teju Cole Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac &  Family

Teju Cole Facts

Full NameTeju Cole
BirthdateJune 27, 1975
Birth PlaceKalamazoo, MI
Age (in 2024)49 Years Old
ZodiacCancer
OccupationNovelist

Teju Cole Age & Birthday

Teju Cole is best known as Novelist who has born on June 27, 1975 in Kalamazoo, MI. Currently, Teju Cole is 49 years, 5 months and 16 days old. Teju Cole will celebrate 50th birthday on Friday, 27th of June 2025. Below the countdown to Teju Cole upcoming birthday.

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Teju Cole Biography

About

Known for his 2007 novella Everyday is for the Thief and full length 2014 novel Open City. He has also gained renown as being a contributing journalist to prominent national publications such as The New York Times.

Before Fame

He earned his bachelor's degree from Kalamazoo College in 1996. He then began medical school at the University of Michigan before dropping out. He subsequently earned his doctorate degree in art history from Columbia University.

Trivia

His novel Open City was placed on Time Magazine's 2011 Best Books of the Year list. He is credited with coining the term "White-Savior Industrial Complex" following his own series of Tweets.

Family Life

He was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Nigerian parents. He is the oldest of four children.

Associated With

He was called one of the greatest writers of his generation by Salman Rushdie.

Top Asked Questions about Teju Cole

How old is Teju Cole in 2024?

Teju Cole is 49 years old today.

When was Teju Cole born?

Teju Cole was born on June 27, 1975 in Kalamazoo, MI.

What is Teju Cole zodiac sign?

Teju Cole zodiac sign is Cancer.

What was Teju Cole best known for?

Teju Cole was best known as Novelist.

Fun Facts about Teju Cole's Birthday

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

  • Teju Cole was born on Friday, 178th day / 26th week of 1975
  • Teju Cole has Cancer zodiac sign and Water element based on western astrology
  • Roman numeral of Teju Cole birthday is XXVII.VI.MCMLXXV
  • Teju Cole's birthstone is Pearl
  • Teju Cole's birth flower is Rose that symbolize love, gratitude & appreciation
  • Teju Cole age in year is 49 years old
  • Teju Cole age in month is 593 months old
  • Teju Cole age in day is 18067 days old
  • Teju Cole age in hour is 433608 hours old
  • Teju Cole age in minute is 26016480 minutes old
  • Teju Cole age in second is 1560988800 seconds old
  • Next Teju Cole birthday is on Friday, June 27th 2025
  • Teju Cole age in next birthday (2025) is 50 years old
  • Learn more interesting facts about June 27, 1975 birthday

Historical Events on Teju Cole Birthday (June 27)

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

YearEvent
1977France grants independence to Djibouti.
1980The 'Ustica massacre': Itavia Flight 870 crashes in the sea while en route from Bologna to Palermo, Italy, killing all 81 on board.
1981The Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party issues its "Resolution on Certain Questions in the History of Our Party Since the Founding of the People's Republic of China", laying the blame for the Cultural Revolution on Mao Zedong.
1982Space Shuttle Columbia launched from the Kennedy Space Center on the final research and development flight mission, STS-4.
1988The Gare de Lyon rail accident in Paris, France, kills 56 people.
1988Villa Tunari massacre: Bolivian anti-narcotics police kill nine to 12 and injure over a hundred protesting coca-growing peasants.
1991Two days after it had declared independence, Slovenia is invaded by Yugoslav troops, tanks, and aircraft, starting the Ten-Day War.
1994Members of the Aum Shinrikyo cult release sarin gas in Matsumoto, Japan. Seven people are killed, 660 injured.
2007Tony Blair resigns as British Prime Minister, a position he had held since 1997. His Chancellor, Gordon Brown succeeds him.
2007The Brazilian Military Police invades the favelas of Complexo do Alemão in an episode which is remembered as the Complexo do Alemão massacre.
2008In a highly scrutinized election, President of Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe is re-elected in a landslide after his opponent Morgan Tsvangirai had withdrawn a week earlier, citing violence against his party's supporters.
2013NASA launches the Interface Region Imaging Spectrograph, a space probe to observe the Sun.
2014At least fourteen people are killed when a Gas Authority of India Limited pipeline explodes in the East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, India.
2015Formosa Fun Coast fire: A dust fire occurs at a recreational water park in Taiwan, killing 15 people and injuring 497 others, 199 critically.
2017A series of powerful cyberattacks using the Petya malware target websites of Ukrainian organizations and counterparts with Ukrainian connections around the globe.
1986The birth of LaShawn Merritt, American sprinter
1987The birth of India de Beaufort, English actress
1987The birth of Ed Westwick, English actor
1988The birth of Stefani Bismpikou, Greek gymnast
1988The birth of Matthew Spiranovic, Australian footballer
1988The birth of Kate Ziegler, American swimmer
1989The birth of Hana Birnerová, Czech tennis player
1989The birth of Matthew Lewis, English actor
1992The birth of Ahn So-hee, South Korean singer and actress
1992The birth of Karthika Nair, Indian film actress
1993The birth of Johanna Talihärm, Estonian biathlete
1993The birth of Alberto Campbell-Staines, Australian athlete
1994The birth of Anita Husarić, Bosnian tennis player
1995The birth of Monté Morris, American basketball player
2002The birth of Kelee Ringo, American football player
2013The death of Stefano Borgonovo, Italian footballer (b. 1964)
2013The death of Ian Scott, English-New Zealand painter (b. 1945)
2014The death of Edmond Blanchard, Canadian jurist and politician (b. 1954)
2014The death of Allen Grossman, American poet, critic, and academic (b. 1932)
2014The death of Leslie Manigat, Haitian educator and politician, 43rd President of Haiti (b. 1930)
2014The death of Violet Milstead, Canadian World War II aviator and bush pilot (b. 1919)
2014The death of Rachid Solh, Lebanese politician, 48th Prime Minister of Lebanon (b. 1926)
2015The death of Zvi Elpeleg, Polish-Israeli diplomat, author, and academic (b. 1926)
2015The death of Knut Helle, Norwegian historian and professor (b. 1930)
2015The death of Chris Squire, English musician (bass guitarist), singer and songwriter, member of the rock band Yes (b. 1948)
2016The death of Bud Spencer, Italian swimmer, actor, and screenwriter (b. 1929)
2017The death of Peter L. Berger, Austrian sociologist (b. 1929)
2018The death of Joe Jackson, American manager, father of Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson (b. 1928)
2018The death of Liz Jackson, Australian journalist and former barrister (b. 1951)
2018The death of William McBride, Australian obstetrician (b. 1927)

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