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Jaycee Dugard - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | May 03, 1980 |
|---|---|
| Age | 45 |
| Birthplace | Anaheim, California, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus - (see also Jaycee Dugard's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Monkey |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Surviving a high-profile kidnapping and captivity for 18 years, and subsequently becoming an advocate for kidnapping victims and the author of a bestselling memoir. |
Intro
Jaycee Dugard is an American kidnapping survivor and author. She was abducted in 1991 at age 11 and held captive for over 18 years before being discovered and rescued in 2009.
Early Life & Background
Jaycee Lee Dugard was raised in South Lake Tahoe, California. She lived with her mother and stepfather before being kidnapped at age 11 while walking to her school bus stop.
Career Highlights
- Survived abduction by Phillip and Nancy Garrido and captivity lasting over 18 years.
- Wrote and published a bestselling memoir, 'A Stolen Life', detailing her ordeal.
- Founded the JAYC Foundation to help families recover from traumatic experiences.
- Recipient of numerous awards for courage and advocacy for victims of kidnapping and abuse.
Trivia
- Her memoir, 'A Stolen Life,' debuted at #1 on The New York Times Best Seller list.
- She gave birth to two daughters while in captivity.
- Her story contributed to changes in law enforcement protocols regarding long-term missing persons cases.
FAQs
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How old is Jaycee Dugard?
Jaycee Dugard is 45 years old.
When was Jaycee Dugard born?
Jaycee Dugard was born the 3 May 1980.
Where is Jaycee Dugard from?
Anaheim, California, United States.
On Her Birth-Day
About May 3rd, 1980, in brief:
- Historical events: On May 3, 1980, Genuine Risk made history by becoming the second filly to win the Kentucky Derby, 65 years after Regret's victory in 1915. Ridden by Jacinto Vásquez and trained by LeRoy Jolley, she secured a length victory over Rumbo, with a time of 2:02. This achievement challenged the prevailing belief that fillies couldn't compete successfully against colts in the Derby.
- Day of the week: May 3rd, 1980 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Call Me by Blondie
- #1 UK song: Working My Way Back To You / Forgive Me Girl by The Detroit Spinners
- Popular movie: The Blues Brothers directed by John Landis
Check the link for more news and curiosities on May 3rd, 1980.