Dannion Brinkley - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | July 20, 1950 |
|---|---|
| Age | 75 |
| Birthplace | Aiken, South Carolina, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer - (see also Dannion Brinkley's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Tiger |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Surviving lightning strike and publishing the bestselling book 'Saved by the Light' about his near-death experience |
Intro
Dannion Brinkley is an American author and speaker best known for his near-death experiences and related books. After reportedly being struck by lightning in 1975, Brinkley claimed to have had profound out-of-body and near-death experiences, which he documented in his bestselling book 'Saved by the Light.' He has since become a prominent figure in the field of near-death studies, lecturing and sharing his experiences worldwide.
Early Life & Background
Dannion Brinkley was born in Aiken, South Carolina, in 1950. Little is publicly documented about his early life prior to his near-death experience in 1975.
Career Highlights
- Published the bestselling book 'Saved by the Light' in 1994
- Lectured internationally on near-death experiences
- Subject of a CBS television movie adaptation of his book
- Co-founded the Twilight Brigade, an organization supporting hospice care veterans
Trivia
- Brinkley claims to have had multiple near-death experiences, including additional incidents in subsequent years.
- The CBS TV movie based on his story starred Eric Roberts as Brinkley.
FAQs
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Dannion Brinkley is 75 years old.
Dannion Brinkley was born the 20 July 1950.
Aiken, South Carolina, United States.
On His Birth-Day
About July 20th, 1950, in brief:
- Historical events: On July 20, 1950, Harry Gold, an American citizen, pleaded guilty to charges of espionage for passing atomic secrets to the Soviet Union. His case was part of a larger investigation into Soviet espionage activities in the United States during the Cold War.
- Day of the week: July 20th, 1950 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Tzena, Tzena, Tzena by Vic Damone
- Popular movie: All About Eve directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz
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