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Thomas Edison Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at December 14, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

Thomas Edison Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac &  Family

Thomas Edison Facts

Full NameThomas Edison
BirthdateFebruary 11, 1847
Birth PlaceMilan, OH
Age (in 2024)177 Years Old
ZodiacAquarius
OccupationInventor

Thomas Edison Age & Birthday

Thomas Edison is best known as Inventor who has born on February 11, 1847 in Milan, OH. Currently, Thomas Edison is 177 years, 10 months and 3 days old. Thomas Edison will celebrate 178th birthday on Tuesday, 11th of February 2025. Below the countdown to Thomas Edison upcoming birthday.

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Thomas Edison Biography

About

He invented the light bulb, the phonograph, and the motion picture camera, and became a legend for contributions to telecommunications and industry. With 1,093 U.S. patents in his name, he is considered the fourth most prolific inventor in history.

Before Fame

He sold candy, newspapers, and vegetables to train passengers who were going from Port Huron to Detroit.

Trivia

His favorite movie was The Birth of a Nation and he felt that the invention of sound in film had ruined the medium.

Family Life

He got married to Mary Stilwell on December 25, 1871, and later married Mina Miller on February 24, 1886. His children include Madeleine Edison, Theodore Miller Edison, and Charles Edison.

Associated With

He became close friends with businessmen Henry Ford and Harvey Firestone.

Top Asked Questions about Thomas Edison

How old is Thomas Edison in 2024?

Thomas Edison is 177 years old today.

When was Thomas Edison born?

Thomas Edison was born on February 11, 1847 in Milan, OH.

What is Thomas Edison zodiac sign?

Thomas Edison zodiac sign is Aquarius.

What was Thomas Edison best known for?

Thomas Edison was best known as Inventor.

Fun Facts about Thomas Edison's Birthday

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

  • Thomas Edison was born on Thursday, 42nd day / 06th week of 1847
  • Thomas Edison has Aquarius zodiac sign and Air element based on western astrology
  • Roman numeral of Thomas Edison birthday is XI.II.MDCCCXLVII
  • Thomas Edison's birthstone is Amethyst
  • Thomas Edison's birth flower is Primrose that symbolize modesty, distinction & virtue
  • Thomas Edison age in year is 177 years old
  • Thomas Edison age in month is 2134 months old
  • Thomas Edison age in day is 64955 days old
  • Thomas Edison age in hour is 1558920 hours old
  • Thomas Edison age in minute is 93535200 minutes old
  • Thomas Edison age in second is 5612112000 seconds old
  • Next Thomas Edison birthday is on Tuesday, February 11th 2025
  • Thomas Edison age in next birthday (2025) is 178 years old

Historical Events on Thomas Edison Birthday (February 11)

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

YearEvent
1990Nelson Mandela is released from Victor Verster Prison outside Cape Town, South Africa after 27 years as a political prisoner.
1990Buster Douglas, a 42:1 underdog, knocks out Mike Tyson in ten rounds at Tokyo to win boxing's world Heavyweight title.
1997Space Shuttle Discovery is launched on a mission to service the Hubble Space Telescope.
1999Pluto crosses Neptune's orbit, ending a nearly 20-year period when it was closer to the Sun than the gas giant; Pluto is not expected to interact with Neptune's orbit again until 2231.
2001A Dutch programmer launched the Anna Kournikova virus infecting millions of emails via a trick photo of the tennis star.
2008Rebel East Timorese soldiers seriously wound President José Ramos-Horta. Rebel leader Alfredo Reinado is killed in the attack.
2011Arab Spring: The first wave of the Egyptian revolution culminates in the resignation of Hosni Mubarak and the transfer of power to the Supreme Military Council after 17 days of protests.
2013The Vatican confirmed that Pope Benedict XVI would resign the papacy as a result of his advanced age.
2013Militants claiming to be from the Sultanate of Sulu invade Lahad Datu District, Sabah, Malaysia, beginning the Lahad Datu standoff.
2014A military transport plane crashes in a mountainous area of Oum El Bouaghi Province in eastern Algeria, killing 77 people.
2015A university student was murdered as she resisted an attempted rape in Turkey, sparking nationwide protests and public outcry against harassment and violence against women.
2016A man shoots seven people dead at an education center in Jizan Province, Saudi Arabia.
2017North Korea test fires a ballistic missile across the Sea of Japan.
2018Saratov Airlines Flight 703 crashes near Moscow, Russia with 71 deaths and no survivors.
2020COVID-19 pandemic: The World Health Organization officially names the coronavirus outbreak as COVID-19, with the virus being designated SARS-CoV-2.
1987The birth of Ellen van Dijk, Dutch cyclist
1987The birth of Brian Matusz, American baseball player
1987The birth of Jan Smeekens, Dutch speed skater
1988The birth of Vlad Moldoveanu, Romanian basketball player
1990The birth of Javier Aquino, Mexican footballer
1991The birth of Nikola Mirotic, Spanish basketball player
1992The birth of Lasse Norman Hansen, Danish track and road cyclist
1992The birth of Taylor Lautner, American actor
1993The birth of Ben McLemore, American basketball player
1994The birth of Dansby Swanson, American baseball player
1995The birth of Milan Å kriniar, Slovak footballer
1996The birth of Daniil Medvedev, Russian tennis player
1996The birth of Jonathan Tah, German footballer
1997The birth of Hubert Hurkacz, Polish tennis player
1998The birth of Khalid, American singer and songwriter
2013The death of Rick Huxley, English bass player (b. 1940)
2014The death of Alice Babs, Swedish singer and actress (b. 1924)
2014The death of Tito Canepa, Dominican-American painter (b. 1916)
2014The death of Fernando González Pacheco, Colombian journalist and actor (b. 1932)
2015The death of Roger Hanin, French actor, director, and screenwriter (b. 1925)
2015The death of Bob Simon, American journalist (b. 1941)
2015The death of Jerry Tarkanian, American basketball player and coach (b. 1930)
2016The death of Kevin Randleman, American mixed martial artist and wrestler (b. 1971)
2016The death of Zeng Xuelin, Thai-Chinese footballer and manager (b. 1929)
2017The death of Fab Melo, Brazilian basketball player (b. 1990)
2017The death of Jaap Rijks, Dutch Olympian (b. 1919)
2018The death of Vic Damone, American singer, songwriter and actor (b. 1928)
2018The death of Asma Jahangir, Pakistani human-rights lawyer and social activist (b. 1952)
2018The death of Jan Maxwell, American stage and television actress (b. 1956)
2018The death of Qazi Wajid, Pakistani drama actor, writer and artist (b. 1930)

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