William Rush Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts
Updated at November 21, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team
William Rush Facts
| Full Name | William Rush |
|---|---|
| Birthdate | July 04, 1756 |
| Birth Place | Philadelphia, PA |
| Age (in 2024) | 268 Years Old |
| Zodiac | Cancer |
| Occupation | Sculptor |
William Rush Age & Birthday
William Rush is best known as Sculptor who has born on July 04, 1756 in Philadelphia, PA. Currently, William Rush is 268 years, 4 months and 17 days old. William Rush will celebrate 269th birthday on Friday, 4th of July 2025. Below the countdown to William Rush upcoming birthday.
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About
Remembered as one of the premiere sculptors of early America, he created an 1812 neoclassical sculpture titled Fourth of July in Center Square, as well as the famous Comedy and Tragedy sculpture that once stood outside the Chestnut Street Theater in Philadelphia and was later displayed at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Before Fame
In his teens, Rush studied with a wood artist named Edward Cutbush and began carving wooden figureheads for ships. Later, he fought in the American Revolution and went on to establish a woodcarving company that serviced the United States Navy.
Trivia
A politician as well as an artist, he served for twenty years on the Philadelphia City Council.
Family Life
He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Rebecca Lincoln and carpenter Joseph Rush.
Associated With
He was one of the founders of the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. American Impressionist painter Mary Cassatt studied at the institution during the 19th century.
Top Asked Questions about William Rush
How old is William Rush in 2024?
William Rush is 268 years old today.
When was William Rush born?
William Rush was born on July 04, 1756 in Philadelphia, PA.
What is William Rush zodiac sign?
William Rush zodiac sign is Cancer.
What was William Rush best known for?
William Rush was best known as Sculptor.
Fun Facts about William Rush's Birthday
Here's quick list of some fun facts about William Rush's birthday you must know including detailed age calculation, western astrology, roman numeral, birthstone and birth flower.
- William Rush was born on Sunday, 186th day / 27th week of 1756
- William Rush has Cancer zodiac sign and Water element based on western astrology
- Roman numeral of William Rush birthday is IV.VII.MDCCLVI
- William Rush's birthstone is Ruby
- William Rush's birth flower is Water Lily that symbolize joyful, fickleness, sweet & magic
- William Rush age in year is 268 years old
- William Rush age in month is 3220 months old
- William Rush age in day is 98025 days old
- William Rush age in hour is 2352600 hours old
- William Rush age in minute is 141156000 minutes old
- William Rush age in second is 8469360000 seconds old
- Next William Rush birthday is on Friday, July 4th 2025
- William Rush age in next birthday (2025) is 269 years old
Historical Events on William Rush Birthday (July 04)
Below are historical events that coincided with William Rush's birthday including important historical events as well as births and deaths of historical figures.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1982 | Three Iranian diplomats and a journalist are kidnapped in Lebanon by Phalange forces, and their fate remains unknown. |
| 1987 | In France, former Gestapo chief Klaus Barbie (a.k.a. the "Butcher of Lyon") is convicted of crimes against humanity and sentenced to life imprisonment. |
| 1994 | Rwandan genocide: Kigali, the Rwandan capital, is captured by the Rwandan Patriotic Front, ending the genocide in the city. |
| 1997 | NASA's Pathfinder space probe lands on the surface of Mars. |
| 1998 | Japan launches the Nozomi probe to Mars, joining the United States and Russia as a space exploring nation. |
| 2001 | Vladivostock Air Flight 352 crashes on approach to Irkutsk Airport killing all 145 people on board. |
| 2002 | A Boeing 707 crashes near Bangui M'Poko International Airport in Bangui, Central African Republic, killing 28. |
| 2004 | The cornerstone of the Freedom Tower is laid on the World Trade Center site in New York City. |
| 2004 | Greece beats Portugal in the UEFA Euro 2004 Final and becomes European Champion for first time in its history. |
| 2005 | The Deep Impact collider hits the comet Tempel 1. |
| 2006 | Space Shuttle program: Discovery launches STS-121 to the International Space Station. The event gained wide media attention as it was the only shuttle launch in the program's history to occur on the United States' Independence Day. |
| 2009 | The Statue of Liberty's crown reopens to the public after eight years of closure due to security concerns following the September 11 attacks. |
| 2009 | The first of four days of bombings begins on the southern Philippine island group of Mindanao. |
| 2012 | The discovery of particles consistent with the Higgs boson at the Large Hadron Collider is announced at CERN. |
| 2015 | Chile claims its first title in international football by defeating Argentina in the 2015 Copa América Final. |
| 1986 | The birth of Marte Elden, Norwegian skier |
| 1987 | The birth of Wude Ayalew, Ethiopian runner |
| 1987 | The birth of Guram Kashia, Georgian footballer |
| 1988 | The birth of Angelique Boyer, French-Mexican actress |
| 1989 | The birth of Benjamin Büchel, Liechtensteiner footballer |
| 1990 | The birth of Jake Gardiner, American ice hockey player |
| 1990 | The birth of Richard Mpong, Ghanaian footballer |
| 1990 | The birth of Naoki Yamada, Japanese footballer |
| 1990 | The birth of Ihar Yasinski, Belarusian footballer |
| 1992 | The birth of Ángel Romero, Paraguayan footballer |
| 1992 | The birth of Óscar Romero, Paraguayan footballer |
| 1993 | The birth of Tom Barkhuizen, English footballer |
| 1995 | The birth of Post Malone, American rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer |
| 1999 | The birth of Moa Kikuchi, Japanese musician |
| 2003 | The birth of Polina Bogusevich, Russian singer |
| 2014 | The death of Giorgio Faletti, Italian author, screenwriter, and actor (b. 1950) |
| 2014 | The death of C. J. Henderson, American author and critic (b. 1951) |
| 2014 | The death of Earl Robinson, American baseball player (b. 1936) |
| 2014 | The death of Richard Mellon Scaife, American businessman (b. 1932) |
| 2015 | The death of Nedelcho Beronov, Bulgarian judge and politician (b. 1928) |
| 2015 | The death of William Conrad Gibbons, American historian, author, and academic (b. 1926) |
| 2016 | The death of Abbas Kiarostami, Iranian film director, screenwriter, poet, and photographer (b. 1940) |
| 2017 | The death of John Blackwell, American R&B, funk, and jazz drummer (b. 1973) |
| 2017 | The death of Daniil Granin, Soviet and Russian author (b. 1919) |
| 2017 | The death of Gene Conley, American MLB player and NBA player (b. 1930) |
| 2018 | The death of Henri Dirickx, Belgian footballer (b. 1927) |
| 2018 | The death of Robby Müller, Dutch cinematographer (b. 1940) |
| 2021 | The death of Harmoko, Indonesian politician, former parliament speaker and government minister (b. 1939) |
| 2022 | The death of Cláudio Hummes, Brazilian prelate of the Catholic Church (b. 1934) |
| 2022 | The death of Kazuki Takahashi, Japanese manga artist (b. 1961) |
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