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Wolfgang Thonke Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at December 22, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

Wolfgang Thonke Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac &  Family

Wolfgang Thonke Facts

Full NameWolfgang Thonke
BirthdateDecember 28, 1938
Birth PlaceGermany
Age (in 2024)85 Years Old
ZodiacCapricorn
OccupationJournalist

Wolfgang Thonke Age & Birthday

Wolfgang Thonke is best known as Journalist who has born on December 28, 1938 in Germany. Currently, Wolfgang Thonke is 85 years, 11 months and 25 days old. Wolfgang Thonke will celebrate 86th birthday on Saturday, 28th of December 2024. Below the countdown to Wolfgang Thonke upcoming birthday.

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Wolfgang Thonke Biography

About

German journalist who was the last Deputy Commanding General for Germany in the National People's Army Air Force.

Before Fame

He was forced to move to Bautzen with relatives during World War II, and joined the National People's Army as a volunteer in 1957.

Trivia

He was awarded with numerous honors, including the bronze Patriotic Order of Merit and the Medal 30th Anniversary of the Foundation of the GDR.

Family Life

He had three children with his wife Karen.

Associated With

Both he and Matt Lauer have had successful careers in Journalism.

Top Asked Questions about Wolfgang Thonke

How old is Wolfgang Thonke in 2024?

Wolfgang Thonke is 85 years old today.

When was Wolfgang Thonke born?

Wolfgang Thonke was born on December 28, 1938 in Germany.

What is Wolfgang Thonke zodiac sign?

Wolfgang Thonke zodiac sign is Capricorn.

What was Wolfgang Thonke best known for?

Wolfgang Thonke was best known as Journalist.

Fun Facts about Wolfgang Thonke's Birthday

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

  • Wolfgang Thonke was born on Wednesday, 362nd day / 52nd week of 1938
  • Wolfgang Thonke has Capricorn zodiac sign and Earth element based on western astrology
  • Roman numeral of Wolfgang Thonke birthday is XXVIII.XII.MCMXXXVIII
  • Wolfgang Thonke's birthstone is Turquoise
  • Wolfgang Thonke's birth flower is Narcissus that symbolize sweetness, self-esteem & vanity
  • Wolfgang Thonke age in year is 85 years old
  • Wolfgang Thonke age in month is 1031 months old
  • Wolfgang Thonke age in day is 31406 days old
  • Wolfgang Thonke age in hour is 753744 hours old
  • Wolfgang Thonke age in minute is 45224640 minutes old
  • Wolfgang Thonke age in second is 2713478400 seconds old
  • Next Wolfgang Thonke birthday is on Sunday, December 28th 2025
  • Wolfgang Thonke age in next birthday (2025) is 86 years old
  • Learn more interesting facts about December 28, 1938 birthday

Historical Events on Wolfgang Thonke Birthday (December 28)

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

YearEvent
1941World War II: Operation Anthropoid, the plot to assassinate high-ranking Nazi officer Reinhard Heydrich, commences.
1943Soviet authorities launch Operation Ulussy, beginning the deportation of the Kalmyk nation to Siberia and Central Asia.
1943World War II: After eight days of brutal house-to-house fighting, the Battle of Ortona concludes with the victory of the 1st Canadian Infantry Division over the German 1st Parachute Division and the capture of the Italian town of Ortona.
1944Maurice Richard becomes the first player to score eight points in one game of NHL ice hockey.
1948The DC-3 airliner NC16002 disappears 80 kilometres (50 mi) south of Miami.
1956Chin Peng, David Marshall and Tunku Abdul Rahman meet in Baling, Malaya to try and resolve the Malayan Emergency situation.
1958"Greatest Game Ever Played": The Baltimore Colts defeat the New York Giants in the first ever National Football League sudden death overtime game at New York's Yankee Stadium to win the NFL Championship.
1967American businesswoman Muriel Siebert becomes the first woman to own a seat on the New York Stock Exchange.
1972The last scheduled day for induction into the military by the Selective Service System. Due to the fact that President Richard Nixon declared this day a national day of mourning due to former President Harry S Truman's death, approximately 300 men were not able to report due to most Federal offices being closed. Since the draft was not resumed in 1973, they were never drafted.
1973The United States Endangered Species Act is signed into law by President Richard Nixon.
1989A magnitude 5.6 earthquake hits Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, killing 13 people.
2006War in Somalia: The militaries of Somalia's Transitional Federal Government and Ethiopian troops capture Mogadishu unopposed.
2009Forty-three people die in a suicide bombing in Karachi, Pakistan, where Shia Muslims are observing the Day of Ashura.
2014Indonesia AirAsia Flight 8501 crashes into the Karimata Strait en route from Surabaya to Singapore, killing all 162 people aboard.
2014Nine people die and another 19 are reported missing, when the MS Norman Atlantic catches fire in the Strait of Otranto, in the Adriatic Sea, in Italian waters.
1980The birth of Ryta Turava, Belarusian race walker
1981The birth of Narsha, South Korean singer and dancer
1981The birth of Khalid Boulahrouz, Dutch footballer
1981The birth of Elizabeth Jordan Carr, American journalist
1981The birth of Sienna Miller, American-born British actress and fashion designer
1981The birth of Frank Turner, English singer-songwriter and guitarist
1981The birth of Mika Väyrynen, Finnish footballer
1982The birth of François Gourmet, Belgian decathlete
1982The birth of Curtis Glencross, Canadian hockey player
1984The birth of Martin Kaymer, German golfer
1984The birth of Duane Solomon, American runner
1986The birth of Tom Huddlestone, English footballer
1990The birth of Ayele Abshero, Ethiopian runner
1990The birth of Bastiaan Lijesen, Dutch swimmer
1994The birth of Adam Peaty, English swimmer
2013The death of Alfred Marshall, American businessman, founded Marshalls (b. 1919)
2013The death of Joseph Ruskin, American actor and producer (b. 1924)
2013The death of Ilya Tsymbalar, Ukrainian-Russian footballer and manager (b. 1969)
2014The death of Vahan Hovhannisyan, Armenian politician (b. 1956)
2014The death of Frankie Randall, American singer-songwriter (b. 1938)
2014The death of Leelah Alcorn, American transgender teenager (b. 1997)
2015The death of John Bradbury, English drummer and songwriter (b. 1953)
2015The death of Eloy Inos, Mariana Islander businessman and politician, 8th Governor of the Northern Mariana Islands (b. 1949)
2015The death of Lemmy, English musician, singer, and songwriter (b. 1945)
2016The death of Debbie Reynolds, American actress, singer and dancer (b. 1932)
2016The death of Jean-Christophe Victor, French political scientist (b. 1947)
2017The death of Rose Marie, American actress and comedienne (b. 1923)
2021The death of Grichka Bogdanoff, French television presenter and scientific essayist (b. 1949)
2021The death of John Madden, American football Hall of Fame coach and commentator (b. 1936)
2021The death of Harry Reid, American lawyer, politician, and former Senate majority leader (b. 1939)

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