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Vernon Watkins Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at November 4, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

Vernon Watkins Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac &  Family

Vernon Watkins Facts

Full NameVernon Watkins
BirthdateJune 27, 1906
Birth PlaceWales
Age (in 2024)118 Years Old
ZodiacCancer
OccupationPoet

Vernon Watkins Age & Birthday

Vernon Watkins is best known as Poet who has born on June 27, 1906 in Wales. Currently, Vernon Watkins is 118 years, 4 months and 7 days old. Vernon Watkins will celebrate 119th birthday on Friday, 27th of June 2025. Below the countdown to Vernon Watkins upcoming birthday.

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Vernon Watkins Biography

About

Twentieth-century Welsh poet, artist, and translator who published Ballad of the Mari Llwyd in 1941.

Before Fame

He could read by the age of four and decided at age five that he wanted to be a poet.

Trivia

He suffered from a heart condition but refused to let his illness stop him from playing tennis. Sadly, he died in Seattle at the age of sixty-one, while playing his favorite sport.

Family Life

He married Gwen Watkins, whom he had met in England during World War II. The couple had five children.

Associated With

He was a close friend of poet Dylan Thomas.

Top Asked Questions about Vernon Watkins

How old is Vernon Watkins in 2024?

Vernon Watkins is 118 years old today.

When was Vernon Watkins born?

Vernon Watkins was born on June 27, 1906 in Wales.

What is Vernon Watkins zodiac sign?

Vernon Watkins zodiac sign is Cancer.

What was Vernon Watkins best known for?

Vernon Watkins was best known as Poet.

Fun Facts about Vernon Watkins's Birthday

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

  • Vernon Watkins was born on Wednesday, 178th day / 26th week of 1906
  • Vernon Watkins has Cancer zodiac sign and Water element based on western astrology
  • Roman numeral of Vernon Watkins birthday is XXVII.VI.MCMVI
  • Vernon Watkins's birthstone is Pearl
  • Vernon Watkins's birth flower is Rose that symbolize love, gratitude & appreciation
  • Vernon Watkins age in year is 118 years old
  • Vernon Watkins age in month is 1420 months old
  • Vernon Watkins age in day is 43230 days old
  • Vernon Watkins age in hour is 1037520 hours old
  • Vernon Watkins age in minute is 62251200 minutes old
  • Vernon Watkins age in second is 3735072000 seconds old
  • Next Vernon Watkins birthday is on Friday, June 27th 2025
  • Vernon Watkins age in next birthday (2025) is 119 years old

Historical Events on Vernon Watkins Birthday (June 27)

Below are historical events that coincided with Vernon Watkins'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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