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William Fowler Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at May 8, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

William Fowler Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac &  Family

William Fowler Facts

Full NameWilliam Fowler
BirthdateAugust 09, 1911
Birth PlacePennsylvania
Age (in 2024)112 Years Old
ZodiacLeo
OccupationAstrophysicist

William Fowler Age & Birthday

William Fowler is best known as Astrophysicist who has born on August 09, 1911 in Pennsylvania. Currently, William Fowler is 112 years, 8 months and 30 days old. William Fowler will celebrate 113th birthday on Friday, 9th of August 2024. Below the countdown to William Fowler upcoming birthday.

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William Fowler Biography

About

Astrophysicist who was the first to come up with the theory of element generation in stars. He received the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1983 for his revolutionary contributions to the field.

Before Fame

He studied science at Ohio State University and earned his doctorate at the California Institute of Technology.

Trivia

His theory held that at the core of stars become progressively heavier and the elements are fused to create light and and heat, and the heaviest elements are formed when they start exploding into supernovae.

Family Life

He grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Associated With

Before him, many Nobel Prize in Physics winners, like Neils Bohr, preferred to look in the micro, subatomic world, rather than into space.

Top Asked Questions about William Fowler

How old is William Fowler in 2024?

William Fowler is 112 years old today.

When was William Fowler born?

William Fowler was born on August 09, 1911 in Pennsylvania.

What is William Fowler zodiac sign?

William Fowler zodiac sign is Leo.

What was William Fowler best known for?

William Fowler was best known as Astrophysicist.

Fun Facts about William Fowler's Birthday

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

  • William Fowler was born on Wednesday, 221st day / 32nd week of 1911
  • William Fowler has Leo zodiac sign and Fire element based on western astrology
  • Roman numeral of William Fowler birthday is IX.VIII.MCMXI
  • William Fowler's birthstone is Peridot
  • William Fowler's birth flower is Gladiolus that symbolize moral integrity, remembrance, infatuation & honor
  • William Fowler age in year is 112 years old
  • William Fowler age in month is 1352 months old
  • William Fowler age in day is 41181 days old
  • William Fowler age in hour is 988344 hours old
  • William Fowler age in minute is 59300640 minutes old
  • William Fowler age in second is 3558038400 seconds old
  • Next William Fowler birthday is on Saturday, August 9th 2025
  • William Fowler age in next birthday (2025) is 113 years old

Historical Events on William Fowler Birthday (August 09)

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

YearEvent
1965Singapore is expelled from Malaysia and becomes the only country to date to gain independence unwillingly.
1969Tate-LaBianca murders: Followers of Charles Manson murder pregnant actress Sharon Tate (wife of Roman Polanski), coffee heiress Abigail Folger, Polish actor Wojciech Frykowski, men's hairstylist Jay Sebring and recent high-school graduate Steven Parent.
1970LANSA Flight 502 crashes after takeoff from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport in Cusco, Peru, killing 99 of the 100 people on board, as well as two people on the ground.
1971The Troubles: In Northern Ireland, the British authorities launch Operation Demetrius. The operation involves the mass arrest and internment without trial of individuals suspected of being affiliated with the Irish Republican Army (PIRA). Mass riots follow, and thousands of people flee or are forced out of their homes.
1973Mars 7 is launched from the USSR.
1974As a direct result of the Watergate scandal, Richard Nixon becomes the first President of the United States to resign from office. Vice President Gerald Ford becomes president.
1991The Italian prosecuting magistrate Antonino Scopelliti is murdered by the 'Ndrangheta on behalf of the Sicilian Mafia while preparing the government's case in the final appeal of the Maxi Trial.
1993The Liberal Democratic Party of Japan loses a 38-year hold on national leadership.
1999Russian President Boris Yeltsin fires his Prime Minister, Sergei Stepashin, and for the fourth time fires his entire cabinet.
2006At least 21 suspected terrorists are arrested in the 2006 transatlantic aircraft plot that happened in the United Kingdom. The arrests are made in London, Birmingham, and High Wycombe in an overnight operation.
2007Air Moorea Flight 1121 crashes after takeoff from Moorea Airport in French Polynesia, killing all 20 people on board.
2012Shannon Eastin becomes the first woman to officiate an NFL game.
2013Gunmen open fire at a Sunni mosque in the city of Quetta killing at least ten people and injuring 30.
2014Michael Brown, an 18-year-old African American male in Ferguson, Missouri, is shot and killed by a Ferguson police officer after reportedly assaulting the officer and attempting to steal his weapon, sparking protests and unrest in the city.
2021The Tampere light rail officially started operating.
1990The birth of Brice Roger, French skier
1990The birth of Sarah McBride, American LGBT activist
1990The birth of D'Arcy Short, Australian cricketer
1991The birth of Alice Barlow, English actress
1991The birth of Alexa Bliss, American bodybuilder and wrestler
1991The birth of Hansika Motwani, Indian actress
1992The birth of Farahnaz Forotan, Afghan journalist
1993The birth of Jun.Q, South Korean singer and actor
1993The birth of Dipa Karmakar, Indian gymnast
1994The birth of Kelli Hubly, American soccer player
1995The birth of Eli Apple, American football player
1996The birth of Sanya Lopez, Filipino actress and model
1999The birth of Deniss Vasiļjevs, Latvian figure skater
2000The birth of Arlo Parks, British singer-songwriter
2005The birth of Victoria Jiménez Kasintseva, Andorran tennis player
2013The death of William Lynch, Jr., American lawyer and politician (b. 1947)
2014The death of J. F. Ade Ajayi, Nigerian historian and academic (b. 1929)
2014The death of Andriy Bal, Ukrainian footballer and coach (b. 1958)
2014The death of Arthur G. Cohen, American businessman and philanthropist, co-founded Arlen Realty and Development Corporation (b. 1930)
2014The death of Ed Nelson, American actor (b. 1928)
2015The death of Frank Gifford, American football player, sportscaster, and actor (b. 1930)
2015The death of John Henry Holland, American computer scientist and academic (b. 1929)
2015The death of Walter Nahún López, Honduran footballer (b. 1977)
2015The death of David Nobbs, English author and screenwriter (b. 1935)
2015The death of Kayyar Kinhanna Rai, Indian journalist, author, and poet (b. 1915)
2015The death of Fikret Otyam, Turkish painter and journalist (b. 1926)
2016The death of Gerald Grosvenor, 6th Duke of Westminster, third-richest British citizen (b. 1951)
2021The death of Pat Hitchcock, English actress and producer (b. 1928)
2021The death of Killer Kau, South African rapper, dancer and record producer (b. 1998)
2021The death of Zairaini Sarbini, 48, Malaysian voice actress (b. 1972)

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