Barack Obama - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | August 04, 1961 |
|---|---|
| Age | 64 |
| Birthplace | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo - (see also Barack Obama's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Ox |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | 44th President of the United States, Affordable Care Act ('Obamacare'), first African American U.S. President |
Intro
Barack Obama is an American politician, lawyer, and civil rights activist who served as the 44th president of the United States from 2009 to 2017. He was the first African American to hold the presidency and is known for his impactful policies on health care, foreign relations, and economic recovery.
Early Life & Background
Barack Obama was born on August 4, 1961, in Honolulu, Hawaii. Raised by his mother and maternal grandparents, he attended local schools before moving to Los Angeles to attend Occidental College, later graduating from Columbia University in New York. He then worked as a community organizer in Chicago before earning his law degree from Harvard Law School, where he became the first Black president of the Harvard Law Review.
Career Highlights
- 44th President of the United States (2009–2017)
- U.S. Senator from Illinois (2005–2008)
- Illinois State Senator (1997–2004)
- First African American president of the Harvard Law Review
- Recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2009
Trivia
- Obama is a Grammy Award winner for Best Spoken Word Album.
- He is an avid basketball fan and player.
- His memoir, 'Dreams from My Father', became a bestseller.
FAQs
People also ask
Barack Obama is 64 years old.
Barack Obama was born the 4 August 1961.
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States.
On His Birth-Day
About August 4th, 1961, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 4, 1961, Clarence Earl Gideon was convicted in Florida for breaking and entering with intent to commit petty larceny. He was denied legal counsel during his trial, leading to the landmark Supreme Court case Gideon v. Wainwright, which established the right to appointed counsel for indigent defendants in state felony cases.
- Day of the week: August 4th, 1961 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis
- #1 UK song: You Don't Know by Helen Shapiro
- Popular movie: West Side Story directed by Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise
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