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Arthur Clarke - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | December 16, 1917 |
|---|---|
| Age | 108 |
| Birthplace | Minehead, Somerset, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius - (see also Arthur Clarke's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Snake |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Authoring '2001: A Space Odyssey', the 'Rama' series, and formulating influential theories about satellite communications. |
Intro
Arthur C. Clarke was a British science fiction writer, futurist, and inventor, best known for his groundbreaking novels including '2001: A Space Odyssey' and his influential ideas on space exploration and science communication.
Early Life & Background
Arthur C. Clarke grew up in the rural town of Minehead, Somerset. Fascinated by science from an early age, he avidly read science fiction magazines and pursued interests in astronomy and technology during his youth.
Career Highlights
- Published 'Childhood's End' (1953), a classic science fiction novel.
- Conceived the idea of geostationary communications satellites in a 1945 paper.
- Co-wrote the screenplay and novel for '2001: A Space Odyssey' (1968) with Stanley Kubrick.
- Received a knighthood in 1998 for services to literature.
- Authored the popular 'Rama' book series.
Trivia
- The geostationary orbit is sometimes called the 'Clarke Orbit' in his honor.
- He lived most of his later life in Sri Lanka, where he pursued underwater exploration.
- Clarke received the UNESCO Kalinga Prize for the popularization of science in 1961.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Arthur Clarke?
Arthur Clarke is 108 years old.
When was Arthur Clarke born?
Arthur Clarke was born the 16 December 1917.
Where is Arthur Clarke from?
Minehead, Somerset, England.
On His Birth-Day
About December 16th, 1917, in brief:
- Historical events: On December 16, 1917, Bolshevik forces captured the port city of Sevastopol in Crimea during the Russian Civil War.
- Day of the week: December 16th, 1917 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Beale Street Blues by Earl Fuller's Novelty Orchestra
- Popular movie: The Man from Painted Post directed by Joseph Henabery
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