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Wilbert Awdry Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at December 22, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

Wilbert Awdry Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac &  Family

Wilbert Awdry Facts

Full NameWilbert Awdry
BirthdateJune 15, 1911
Birth PlaceEngland
Age (in 2024)113 Years Old
ZodiacGemini
OccupationNovelist

Wilbert Awdry Age & Birthday

Wilbert Awdry is best known as Novelist who has born on June 15, 1911 in England. Currently, Wilbert Awdry is 113 years, 6 months and 7 days old. Wilbert Awdry will celebrate 114th birthday on Sunday, 15th of June 2025. Below the countdown to Wilbert Awdry upcoming birthday.

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Wilbert Awdry Biography

About

English train enthusiast who created the famous Thomas the Tank Engine character. He also published Belinda the Beetle and the Railway Series.

Before Fame

After studying at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford, he was ordained as an Anglican priest.

Trivia

He received an Order of the British Empire honor in 1996.

Family Life

He was married to Margaret Awdry from 1938 until 1989.

Associated With

His characters appeared on the children's TV series, Thomas and the Magic Railroad, which was narrated by Alec Baldwin .

Top Asked Questions about Wilbert Awdry

How old is Wilbert Awdry in 2024?

Wilbert Awdry is 113 years old today.

When was Wilbert Awdry born?

Wilbert Awdry was born on June 15, 1911 in England.

What is Wilbert Awdry zodiac sign?

Wilbert Awdry zodiac sign is Gemini.

What was Wilbert Awdry best known for?

Wilbert Awdry was best known as Novelist.

Fun Facts about Wilbert Awdry's Birthday

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

  • Wilbert Awdry was born on Thursday, 166th day / 24th week of 1911
  • Wilbert Awdry has Gemini zodiac sign and Air element based on western astrology
  • Roman numeral of Wilbert Awdry birthday is XV.VI.MCMXI
  • Wilbert Awdry's birthstone is Pearl
  • Wilbert Awdry's birth flower is Rose that symbolize love, gratitude & appreciation
  • Wilbert Awdry age in year is 113 years old
  • Wilbert Awdry age in month is 1362 months old
  • Wilbert Awdry age in day is 41464 days old
  • Wilbert Awdry age in hour is 995136 hours old
  • Wilbert Awdry age in minute is 59708160 minutes old
  • Wilbert Awdry age in second is 3582489600 seconds old
  • Next Wilbert Awdry birthday is on Sunday, June 15th 2025
  • Wilbert Awdry age in next birthday (2025) is 114 years old

Historical Events on Wilbert Awdry Birthday (June 15)

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

YearEvent
1944In the Saskatchewan general election, the CCF, led by Tommy Douglas, is elected and forms the first socialist government in North America.
1970Charles Manson goes on trial for the Sharon Tate murders.
1972Red Army Faction co-founder Ulrike Meinhof is captured by police in Langenhagen.
1972Cathay Pacific Flight 700Z is destroyed by a bomb over Pleiku, Vietnam (then South Vietnam) kills 81 people.
1977After the death of dictator Francisco Franco in 1975, the first democratic elections took place in Spain.
1978King Hussein of Jordan marries American Lisa Halaby, who takes the name Queen Noor.
1985Rembrandt's painting Danaë is attacked by a man (later judged insane) who throws sulfuric acid on the canvas and cuts it twice with a knife.
1991In the Philippines, Mount Pinatubo erupts in the second largest volcanic eruption of the 20th century, killing over 800 people.
1992The United States Supreme Court rules in United States v. Álvarez-Machaín that it is permissible for the United States to forcibly extradite suspects in foreign countries and bring them to the United States for trial, without approval from those other countries.
1996The Troubles: The Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) detonates a powerful truck bomb in the middle of Manchester, England, devastating the city centre and injuring 200 people.
2001Leaders of China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan formed the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.
2007The Nokkakivi Amusement Park is opened in Lievestuore, Laukaa, Finland.
2012Nik Wallenda becomes the first person to successfully tightrope walk directly over Niagara Falls.
2013A bomb explodes on a bus in the Pakistani city of Quetta, killing at least 25 people and wounding 22 others.
2022Microsoft retires its ubiquitous Internet Explorer after 26 years in favor of its new browser, Microsoft Edge.
1984The birth of Tim Lincecum, American baseball player
1984The birth of Edison Toloza, Colombian footballer
1985The birth of Ashley Nicole Black, American comedian, actress, and writer
1986The birth of James Maloney, Australian rugby league player
1986The birth of Trevor Plouffe, American baseball player
1989The birth of Víctor Cabedo, Spanish cyclist (d. 2012)
1989The birth of Bryan Clauson, American race car driver (d. 2016)
1992The birth of Michał Kopczyński, Polish footballer
1992The birth of Mohamed Salah, Egyptian footballer
1992The birth of Dafne Schippers, Dutch heptathlete and sprinter
1993The birth of Cooper Kupp, American football player
1993The birth of Irfan Hadžić, Bosnian footballer
1994The birth of Inaki Williams, Basque footballer
1996The birth of Tia-Adana Belle, Barbadian athlete
1997The birth of Madison Kocian, American gymnast
2012The death of Barry MacKay, American tennis player and sportscaster (b. 1935)
2012The death of Israel Nogueda Otero, Mexican economist and politician, 10th Governor of Guerrero (b. 1935)
2012The death of Jerry Tubbs, American football player and coach (b. 1935)
2013The death of Heinz Flohe, German footballer and manager (b. 1948)
2013The death of José Froilán González, Argentinian racing driver (b. 1922)
2013The death of Dennis O'Rourke, Australian director and producer (b. 1945)
2013The death of Kenneth G. Wilson, American physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (b. 1936)
2014The death of Jacques Bergerac, French actor and businessman (b. 1927)
2014The death of Casey Kasem, American radio host, producer, and voice actor, co-created American Top 40 (b. 1932)
2014The death of Daniel Keyes, American short story writer and novelist (b. 1927)
2014The death of Moise Safra, Brazilian businessman and philanthropist, co-founded Banco Safra (b. 1934)
2015The death of Kirk Kerkorian, American businessman, founded the Tracinda Corporation (b. 1917)
2016The death of Lois Duncan, American author (b. 1934)
2018The death of Matt "Guitar" Murphy, American Blues guitarist (b. 1929)
2019The death of Franco Zeffirelli, Italian film director (b. 1923)

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