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Clive Cussler - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | July 15, 1931 |
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| Died | February 24, 2020 (age 88) |
| Birthplace | Aurora, Illinois, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer - (see also Clive Cussler's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Goat |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Dirk Pitt adventure novels and founding the National Underwater and Marine Agency (NUMA). |
Intro
Clive Cussler was an American adventure novelist and underwater explorer, best known for creating the Dirk Pitt series. He authored dozens of books, many of which became bestsellers and were adapted into films. Cussler also founded the National Underwater and Marine Agency (NUMA), which discovered numerous shipwrecks.
Early Life & Background
Clive Cussler grew up in Alhambra, California. He attended Pasadena City College for two years before joining the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War, where he worked as an aircraft mechanic and flight engineer.
Career Highlights
- Created the bestselling Dirk Pitt series, debuting with 'The Mediterranean Caper' in 1973.
- Founded the National Underwater and Marine Agency (NUMA) in 1979 to search for historically significant shipwrecks.
- Authored several popular adventure novels, including 'Raise the Titanic!' and 'Sahara', both of which were adapted into films.
- Received the Naval Heritage Award from the U.S. Navy for his maritime contributions.
Trivia
- Several of his books, including 'Sahara', were adapted into movies.
- Cussler made cameo appearances in film adaptations of his novels.
- The fictitious NUMA in his books was inspired by the real-life organization he founded.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Clive Cussler born?
Clive Cussler was born the 15 July 1931.
Where is Clive Cussler from?
Aurora, Illinois, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About July 15th, 1931, in brief:
- Day of the week: July 15th, 1931 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: Trader Horn directed by W.S. Van Dyke
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