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Wayne Gretzky Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at April 19, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

Wayne Gretzky Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac &  Family

Wayne Gretzky Facts

Full NameWayne Gretzky
BirthdateJanuary 26, 1961
Birth PlaceBrantford, Canada
Age (in 2024)63 Years Old
ZodiacAquarius
OccupationHockey Player

Wayne Gretzky Age & Birthday

Wayne Gretzky is best known as Hockey Player who has born on January 26, 1961 in Brantford, Canada. Currently, Wayne Gretzky is 63 years, 2 months and 24 days old. Wayne Gretzky will celebrate 64th birthday on Sunday, 26th of January 2025. Below the countdown to Wayne Gretzky upcoming birthday.

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Wayne Gretzky Biography

About

Four-time Stanley Cup Champion during his time with the Edmonton Oilers who tallied over 200 points in four separate seasons and broke countless records in his 20-year career. He is widely considered the greatest hockey player of all time, earning the nickname "The Great One." 

Before Fame

The rink in his backyard, which he honed his craft on, was called the Wally Coliseum.

Trivia

He won the Lady Byng Trophy five times, broke six All-Star records, and looked down on fighting on the ice.

Family Life

He married actress Janet Jones in 1988. His oldest daughter Paulina became a model and he also has a daughter named Emma and three sons named Tristan, Trevor and Ty.

Associated With

While with Edmonton, he spearheaded some of the most dominant teams in NHL history, playing alongside the likes of Mark Messier, Grant Fuhr, Glenn Anderson, Jari Kurri, and Paul Coffey.

Top Asked Questions about Wayne Gretzky

How old is Wayne Gretzky in 2024?

Wayne Gretzky is 63 years old today.

When was Wayne Gretzky born?

Wayne Gretzky was born on January 26, 1961 in Brantford, Canada.

What is Wayne Gretzky zodiac sign?

Wayne Gretzky zodiac sign is Aquarius.

What was Wayne Gretzky best known for?

Wayne Gretzky was best known as Hockey Player.

Fun Facts about Wayne Gretzky's Birthday

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

  • Wayne Gretzky was born on Thursday, 26th day / 04th week of 1961
  • Wayne Gretzky has Aquarius zodiac sign and Air element based on western astrology
  • Roman numeral of Wayne Gretzky birthday is XXVI.I.MCMLXI
  • Wayne Gretzky's birthstone is Garnet
  • Wayne Gretzky's birth flower is Carnation that symbolize fascination, distinction & love
  • Wayne Gretzky age in year is 63 years old
  • Wayne Gretzky age in month is 758 months old
  • Wayne Gretzky age in day is 23094 days old
  • Wayne Gretzky age in hour is 554256 hours old
  • Wayne Gretzky age in minute is 33255360 minutes old
  • Wayne Gretzky age in second is 1995321600 seconds old
  • Next Wayne Gretzky birthday is on Sunday, January 26th 2025
  • Wayne Gretzky age in next birthday (2025) is 64 years old
  • Learn more interesting facts about January 26, 1961 birthday

Historical Events on Wayne Gretzky Birthday (January 26)

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

YearEvent
1962Ranger 3 is launched to study the Moon. The space probe later misses the moon by 22,000 miles (35,400 km).
1966The three Beaumont children disappear from a beach in Glenelg, South Australia, resulting in one of the country's largest-ever police investigations.
1972JAT Flight 367 is destroyed by a terrorist bomb, killing 27 of the 28 people on board the DC-9. Flight attendant Vesna Vulović survives with critical injuries.
1974Turkish Airlines Flight 301 crashes during takeoff from Izmir Cumaovası Airport (now İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport), killing 66 of the 73 people on board the Fokker F28 Fellowship.
1986The Ugandan government of Tito Okello is overthrown by the National Resistance Army, led by Yoweri Museveni.
1991Mohamed Siad Barre is removed from power in Somalia, ending centralized government, and is succeeded by Ali Mahdi.
1998Lewinsky scandal: On American television, U.S. President Bill Clinton denies having had "sexual relations" with former White House intern Monica Lewinsky.
2001The 7.7 Mw Gujarat earthquake shakes Western India, leaving 13,805-20,023 dead and about 166,800 injured.
2001Diane Whipple, a lacrosse coach, is killed in a dog attack in San Francisco. The resulting court case clarified the meaning of implied malice murder.
2009Rioting breaks out in Antananarivo, Madagascar, sparking a political crisis that will result in the replacement of President Marc Ravalomanana with Andry Rajoelina.
2009Nadya Suleman gives birth to the world's first surviving octuplets.
2015An aircraft crashes at Los Llanos Air Base in Albacete, Spain, killing 11 people and injuring 21 others.
2015Syrian civil war: The People's Protection Units (YPG) recaptures the city of Kobanî from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), marking a turning point in the Siege of Kobanî.
2020A Sikorsky S-76B flying from John Wayne Airport to Camarillo Airport crashes in Calabasas, 30 miles west of Los Angeles, killing all nine people on board, including former five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna Bryant.
2021Protesters and farmers storm the Red Fort near Delhi, clashing with police. One protester is killed and more than 80 police officers are injured.
1990The birth of Sergio Pérez, Mexican race car driver
1990The birth of Peter Sagan, Slovak professional cyclist
1990The birth of Nina Zander, German tennis player
1991The birth of Manti Te'o, American football player
1992The birth of Sasha Banks, American wrestler
1993The birth of Lana Clelland, Scottish footballer
1993The birth of Alice Powell, British racing driver
1993The birth of Florian Thauvin, French footballer
1995The birth of Sione Katoa, New Zealand rugby league player
1997The birth of Gedion Zelalem, German-born American soccer player
1998The birth of Moon Bin, South Korean singer and actor.
2001The birth of Latalia Bevan, Welsh artistic gymnast
2002The birth of Darya Astakhova, Russian tennis player
2009The birth of YaYa Gosselin, American actress
2009The birth of The Suleman octuplets
2013The death of Shōtarō Yasuoka, Japanese author (b. 1920)
2014The death of Tom Gola, American basketball player, coach, and politician (b. 1933)
2014The death of Paula Gruden, Slovenian-Australian poet and translator (b. 1921)
2014The death of José Emilio Pacheco, Mexican poet and author (b. 1939)
2015The death of Cleven "Goodie" Goudeau, American art director and cartoonist (b. 1932)
2015The death of Tom Uren, Australian politician (b. 1921)
2016The death of Sahabzada Yaqub Khan, Pakistani military leader, foreign minister, and diplomat (b. 1920)
2016The death of Abe Vigoda, American actor (b. 1921)
2017The death of Mike Connors, American actor (b. 1925)
2017The death of Tam Dalyell, Scottish politician (b. 1932)
2017The death of Lindy Delapenha, Jamaican footballer and sports journalist (b. 1927)
2017The death of Barbara Hale, American actress (b. 1922)
2017The death of Barbara Howard, Canadian sprinter and educator (b. 1920)
2020The death of John Altobelli, American college baseball coach (b. 1963)
2020The death of Kobe Bryant, American basketball player (b. 1978)

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