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Hoda Kotb - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | August 09, 1964 |
|---|---|
| Age | 61 |
| Birthplace | Norman, Oklahoma, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo - (see also Hoda Kotb's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dragon |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Co-anchor of NBC's 'Today' show |
Intro
Hoda Kotb is an American broadcast journalist, television personality, and author. She is best known as a co-anchor of NBC's 'Today' show and for her work as a correspondent on 'Dateline NBC.'
Early Life & Background
Hoda Kotb was born to Egyptian immigrant parents and moved several times throughout her childhood, spending parts of her youth in West Virginia and Egypt before settling in Virginia. She graduated from Virginia Tech in 1986 with a degree in broadcast journalism.
Career Highlights
- Co-anchor of 'Today' (NBC Morning Show) since 2018
- Longtime host of 'Today's fourth-hour' with Kathie Lee Gifford and later Jenna Bush Hager
- Correspondent for 'Dateline NBC' since 1998
- Author of several bestselling books, including 'Hoda: How I Survived War Zones, Bad Hair, Cancer, and Kathie Lee'
- Recipient of multiple Daytime Emmy Awards
Trivia
- A breast cancer survivor, Hoda Kotb has been an advocate for cancer awareness.
- Fluent in Arabic.
- Named to Time's '100 Most Influential People' list in 2018.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Hoda Kotb?
Hoda Kotb is 61 years old.
When was Hoda Kotb born?
Hoda Kotb was born the 9 August 1964.
Where is Hoda Kotb from?
Norman, Oklahoma, United States.
On Her Birth-Day
About August 9th, 1964, in brief:
- Historical events: Between August 2 and August 4, 1964, the Gulf of Tonkin incident occurred, involving attacks by North Vietnamese torpedo boats on the U.S. destroyers USS Maddox and USS Turner Joy. These incidents led to the passage of the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution on August 10, 1964, granting President Lyndon B. Johnson authority to increase U.S. military presence in Vietnam, marking a significant escalation in the Vietnam War.
- Day of the week: August 9th, 1964 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: A Hard Day's Night by The Beatles
- #1 UK song: Do Wah Diddy Diddy by Manfred Mann
- Popular movie: My Fair Lady directed by George Cukor
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