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Aron Ralston - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | October 27, 1975 |
|---|---|
| Age | 50 |
| Birthplace | Marion, Ohio, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio - (see also Aron Ralston's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rabbit |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Surviving being trapped by a boulder in Blue John Canyon, Utah, in 2003 and amputating his own arm. His story inspired the film '127 Hours.' |
Intro
Aron Ralston is an American outdoorsman, mechanical engineer, and motivational speaker best known for surviving a canyoneering accident in 2003, during which he amputated his own forearm to free himself from a boulder in an isolated slot canyon in Utah.
Early Life & Background
Aron Ralston was born in Marion, Ohio, and moved to Denver, Colorado, with his family when he was 12. He attended Cherry Creek High School and later graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with degrees in mechanical engineering and French.
Career Highlights
- Survived being trapped in Blue John Canyon, Utah, in 2003; amputated his own right forearm to escape.
- Published memoir 'Between a Rock and a Hard Place' (2004).
- Subject of the Oscar-nominated film '127 Hours' (2010), starring James Franco.
- Became a motivational speaker, sharing his life experiences with audiences worldwide.
Trivia
- After his accident, Ralston continued to participate in outdoor adventures, including climbing all of Colorado's 'fourteeners' solo in winter.
- His severed arm and hand were retrieved from the canyon and cremated; Ralston returned to scatter the ashes at the site of the accident.
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How old is Aron Ralston?
Aron Ralston is 50 years old.
When was Aron Ralston born?
Aron Ralston was born the 27 October 1975.
Where is Aron Ralston from?
Marion, Ohio, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About October 27th, 1975, in brief:
- Historical events: On October 27, 1975, the Yorkshire Ripper, Peter Sutcliffe, committed his first murder, targeting 28-year-old Wilma Montesi. This event marked the beginning of a series of brutal killings that would terrorize the UK throughout the late 1970s.
- Day of the week: October 27th, 1975 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Island Girl by Elton John
- #1 UK song: Hold Me Close by David Essex
- Popular movie: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest directed by Miloš Forman
Check the link for more news and curiosities on October 27th, 1975.