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Dan Quayle

Dan Quayle - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornFebruary 04, 1947
Age79
BirthplaceIndianapolis, Indiana, United States
Zodiac SignAquarius - (see also Dan Quayle's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacPig
GenerationBaby Boomer Generation
Known For44th Vice President of the United States (1989–1993)

Intro

Dan Quayle is an American politician and lawyer best known for serving as the 44th Vice President of the United States under President George H. W. Bush from 1989 to 1993.

Early Life & Background

Dan Quayle was born to Martha Corinne and James Cline Quayle in Indianapolis, Indiana. He grew up in both Indiana and Arizona, attended DePauw University, and later earned a law degree from Indiana University. His family was involved in publishing; his maternal grandfather founded the influential newspaper chain Central Newspapers, Inc.

Career Highlights

  • Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana in 1976
  • Elected to the U.S. Senate from Indiana in 1980
  • Served as Vice President of the United States from 1989 to 1993
  • Chairman of the National Space Council during his vice presidency

Trivia

  • Known for the 'potatoe' spelling incident during a school visit in 1992
  • Quayle has written several books, including 'Standing Firm: A Vice-Presidential Memoir'

FAQs

People also ask

How old is Dan Quayle?

Dan Quayle is 79 years old.

When was Dan Quayle born?

Dan Quayle was born the 4 February 1947.

Where is Dan Quayle from?

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States.

On His Birth-Day

About February 4th, 1947, in brief:

  • Historical events: James Danforth "Dan" Quayle, the 44th Vice President of the United States, was born on February 4, 1947, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He served as Vice President from 1989 to 1993 under President George H. W. Bush.
  • Day of the week: February 4th, 1947 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: Open The Door, Richard by Three Flames
  • Popular movie: The Fugitive directed by John Ford

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan_Quayle
  2. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Dan-Quayle