Laura Schlessinger - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	January 16, 1947
Age	79
Birthplace	Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Zodiac Sign	Capricorn - (see also Laura Schlessinger's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Dog
Generation	Baby Boomer Generation
Known For	Hosting 'The Dr. Laura Program', a popular radio advice show.

Intro

Laura Schlessinger, widely known as Dr. Laura, is an American talk radio host, author, and conservative commentator. She is best recognized for hosting 'The Dr. Laura Program,' a long-running radio advice show.

Early Life & Background

Laura Schlessinger was born on January 16, 1947, in Brooklyn, New York, to a Jewish family. She attended Stony Brook University and later received her Ph.D. in physiology from Columbia University.

Career Highlights

Host of 'The Dr. Laura Program' since the 1990s, one of the most listened-to talk radio shows in the U.S.
Best-selling author of several self-help books, including 'Ten Stupid Things Women Do to Mess Up Their Lives' and 'The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands'.
Inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame in 2018.

Trivia

Holds a black belt in karate.
Her radio show peaked at over 8 million listeners weekly at its height.

FAQs

On Her Birth-Day

About January 16th, 1947, in brief:

Historical events: On January 16, 1947, a resolution was reached regarding the London transportation strike that had disrupted services. The agreement aimed to restore normal operations and improve working conditions for transport workers.
Day of the week: January 16th, 1947 was a Thursday
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
Moon Phase:
#1 US song: Sonata by Jo Stafford
Popular movie: The Fugitive directed by John Ford

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