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Walter Dean Myers Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at November 17, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

Walter Dean Myers Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac &  Family

Walter Dean Myers Facts

Full NameWalter Dean Myers
BirthdateAugust 12, 1937
Birth PlaceMartinsburg, WV
Age (in 2024)87 Years Old
ZodiacLeo
OccupationYoung Adult Author

Walter Dean Myers Age & Birthday

Walter Dean Myers is best known as Young Adult Author who has born on August 12, 1937 in Martinsburg, WV. Currently, Walter Dean Myers is 87 years, 3 months and 5 days old. Walter Dean Myers will celebrate 88th birthday on Tuesday, 12th of August 2025. Below the countdown to Walter Dean Myers upcoming birthday.

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Walter Dean Myers Biography

About

National Book Award-winning author of young adult novels, he iss best known for Fallen Angels, a book unique among others in its genre for its use of adult language and its realistic portrayal of war.

Before Fame

He began serving in the U.S. Army at the age of seventeen. His first work, The Life of a Harlem Man, was published in 1968.

Trivia

Fallen Angels, as well as two of his other novels, Hoops (1981) and Fast Sam, Cool Clyde and Stuff (1975), appeared, at one point, on the ALA's list of banned books. He became the National Ambassador for Young People's Literature for the Library of Congress.

Family Life

He was born in West Virginia and was raised in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City. He later settled in New Jersey with his wife and child. His son, Christopher Myers, also became an illustrator and author.

Associated With

He was mentioned in the poetic novella Love that Dog, by Sharon Creech.

Top Asked Questions about Walter Dean Myers

How old is Walter Dean Myers in 2024?

Walter Dean Myers is 87 years old today.

When was Walter Dean Myers born?

Walter Dean Myers was born on August 12, 1937 in Martinsburg, WV.

What is Walter Dean Myers zodiac sign?

Walter Dean Myers zodiac sign is Leo.

What was Walter Dean Myers best known for?

Walter Dean Myers was best known as Young Adult Author.

Fun Facts about Walter Dean Myers's Birthday

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

  • Walter Dean Myers was born on Thursday, 224th day / 32nd week of 1937
  • Walter Dean Myers has Leo zodiac sign and Fire element based on western astrology
  • Roman numeral of Walter Dean Myers birthday is XII.VIII.MCMXXXVII
  • Walter Dean Myers's birthstone is Peridot
  • Walter Dean Myers's birth flower is Gladiolus that symbolize moral integrity, remembrance, infatuation & honor
  • Walter Dean Myers age in year is 87 years old
  • Walter Dean Myers age in month is 1047 months old
  • Walter Dean Myers age in day is 31874 days old
  • Walter Dean Myers age in hour is 764976 hours old
  • Walter Dean Myers age in minute is 45898560 minutes old
  • Walter Dean Myers age in second is 2753913600 seconds old
  • Next Walter Dean Myers birthday is on Tuesday, August 12th 2025
  • Walter Dean Myers age in next birthday (2025) is 88 years old
  • Learn more interesting facts about August 12, 1937 birthday

Historical Events on Walter Dean Myers Birthday (August 12)

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

YearEvent
1964South Africa is banned from the Olympic Games due to the country's racist policies.
1969Violence erupts after the Apprentice Boys of Derry march in Derry, Northern Ireland, resulting in a three-day communal riot known as the Battle of the Bogside.
1976Between 1,000 and 3,500 Palestinians are killed in the Tel al-Zaatar massacre, one of the bloodiest events of the Lebanese Civil War.
1977The first free flight of the Space Shuttle Enterprise.
1977The Sri Lanka Riots: Targeting the minority Sri Lankan Tamils, begin, less than a month after the United National Party came to power. Over 300 Tamils are killed.
1981The IBM Personal Computer is released.
1985Japan Airlines Flight 123 crashes into Osutaka ridge in Gunma Prefecture, Japan, killing 520, to become the worst single-plane air disaster.
1990Sue, the largest and most complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton found to date, is discovered by Sue Hendrickson in South Dakota.
1992Canada, Mexico and the United States announce completion of negotiations for the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
1994Major League Baseball players go on strike, eventually forcing the cancellation of the 1994 World Series.
2000The Russian Navy submarine Kursk explodes and sinks in the Barents Sea during a military exercise, killing her entire 118-man crew.
2015At least two massive explosions kill 173 people and injure nearly 800 more in Tianjin, China.
2016Syrian civil war: The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) capture the city of Manbij from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).
2018Thirty-nine civilians, including a dozen children, are killed in an explosion at a weapons depot in Sarmada, Syria.
2021Six people,five victims and the perpetrator are killed in the worst mass shooting in the UK since 2010 in Keyham, Plymouth.
1991The birth of Sam Hoare, Australian rugby league player
1992The birth of Cara Delevingne, English model and actress
1992The birth of Isabella Escobar, Guatemalan tennis player
1992The birth of Jacob Loko, Australian rugby player
1992The birth of Teo Gheorghiu, Swiss pianist and actor
1993The birth of Ewa Farna, Czech singer-songwriter
1993The birth of Luna, South Korean singer, actress and presenter
1996The birth of Choi Yu-jin, South Korean singer and actress
1996The birth of Julio Urías, Mexican baseball player
1998The birth of Stefanos Tsitsipas, Greek tennis player
1999The birth of Matthijs de Ligt, Dutch footballer
1999The birth of Dream (YouTuber), American YouTuber and Minecraft speedrunner
1999The birth of Jule Niemeier, German tennis player
2000The birth of Tristan Charpentier, French racing driver
2001The birth of Dixie D'Amelio, American social media personality and singer
2013The death of Pauline Maier, American historian and academic (b. 1938)
2013The death of David McLetchie, Scottish lawyer and politician (b. 1952)
2013The death of Vasiliy Mihaylovich Peskov, Russian ecologist and journalist (b. 1930)
2014The death of Lauren Bacall, American model, actress, and singer (b. 1924)
2014The death of Futatsuryū Jun'ichi, Japanese sumo wrestler (b. 1950)
2014The death of Kongō Masahiro, Japanese sumo wrestler (b. 1948)
2015The death of Jaakko Hintikka, Finnish philosopher and academic (b. 1929)
2015The death of Stephen Lewis, English actor and screenwriter (b. 1926)
2015The death of Meshulim Feish Lowy, Hungarian-Canadian rabbi and author (b. 1921)
2015The death of John Scott, English organist and conductor (b. 1956)
2016The death of Juan Pedro de Miguel, Spanish handball player (b. 1958)
2017The death of Bryan Murray, Canadian ice hockey coach (b. 1942)
2019The death of DJ Arafat, Ivorian DJ and singer (b. 1986)
2020The death of Bill Yeoman, American college football player and coach (b. 1927)
2021The death of Una Stubbs, English actress, TV personality, and dancer (b. 1937)

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