Julian Bond - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | January 14, 1940 |
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| Died | August 15, 2015 (age 75) |
| Birthplace | Nashville, Tennessee, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn - (see also Julian Bond's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rabbit |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Civil rights activism, co-founding the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), serving as chairman of the NAACP, and being a long-time Georgia state legislator. |
Intro
Julian Bond was an American social activist, leader in the Civil Rights Movement, politician, professor, and writer. He was a co-founder of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) and a prominent advocate for civil rights and social justice throughout his life.
Early Life & Background
Horace Julian Bond was born on January 14, 1940, in Nashville, Tennessee, to Julia Agnes Washington and Horace Mann Bond. His father was a prominent educator and the first African-American president of Lincoln University in Pennsylvania. The family moved to Pennsylvania when Julian was five years old.
Career Highlights
- Co-founded the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) in 1960
- Served in the Georgia House of Representatives (1967–1975) and Georgia Senate (1975–1987)
- Served as chairman of the NAACP from 1998 to 2010
- Prominent advocate and spokesperson on civil rights and social justice issues
- Taught at several universities, including the University of Virginia
Trivia
- Bond was nominated for Vice President of the United States at the 1968 Democratic National Convention but had to withdraw because he was too young to serve.
- He received numerous honorary degrees and awards for his lifelong activism.
- Julian Bond was also a noted writer and narrator, contributing to documentaries and public media.
FAQs
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Julian Bond was born the 14 January 1940.
Nashville, Tennessee, United States.
On His Birth-Day
About January 14th, 1940, in brief:
- Historical events: On January 14, 1940, the Mechelen Incident occurred when a German aircraft crashed in Belgium, revealing plans for the invasion of France and the Low Countries. This incident significantly impacted Allied military strategies and responses to the impending German offensive.
- Day of the week: January 14th, 1940 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: The Last Time I Saw Paris by Kate Smith
- Popular movie: The Grapes of Wrath directed by John Ford
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