Osama bin Laden - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | March 10, 1957 |
|---|---|
| Died | May 02, 2011 (age 54) |
| Birthplace | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces - (see also Osama bin Laden's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rooster |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Founder and leader of al-Qaeda; responsible for organizing terrorist attacks including September 11, 2001. |
Intro
Osama bin Laden was a Saudi Arabian-born militant and the founder of al-Qaeda, the extremist organization responsible for numerous terrorist attacks, most notably the September 11, 2001 attacks on the United States. Bin Laden became the most wanted terrorist in the world after masterminding several deadly operations against Western and allied targets.
Early Life & Background
Osama bin Laden was born into a wealthy and influential Saudi family. His father, Mohammed bin Awad bin Laden, was a billionaire construction magnate with close ties to the Saudi royal family. Osama was one of more than 50 children. He attended King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah, where he was exposed to radical Islamic ideas that shaped his ideology.
Career Highlights
- Founded al-Qaeda in 1988, a global terrorist organization.
- Engineered the 1998 bombings of U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania.
- Masterminded the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States.
- Evaded capture for nearly a decade after 9/11 before being killed by U.S. forces in Pakistan in 2011.
Trivia
- Bin Laden was disowned by his family in 1994 and stripped of his Saudi citizenship.
- He was on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list from 1999 until his death in 2011.
FAQs
People also ask
Osama bin Laden was born the 10 March 1957.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
On His Birth-Day
About March 10th, 1957, in brief:
- Historical events: On March 10, 1957, labor leader Jimmy Hoffa was arrested in connection with jury tampering charges. This event marked a significant moment in Hoffa's controversial career and the ongoing scrutiny of organized labor in the United States.
- Day of the week: March 10th, 1957 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Young Love by Tab Hunter
- #1 UK song: Don't Forbid Me by Pat Boone
- Popular movie: Old Yeller directed by Robert Stevenson
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