Sonia Sotomayor - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | June 25, 1954 |
|---|---|
| Age | 71 |
| Birthplace | The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer - (see also Sonia Sotomayor's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Horse |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | First Hispanic and Latina Supreme Court Justice; Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States |
Intro
Sonia Sotomayor is an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Appointed by President Barack Obama in 2009, she is the first Hispanic and Latina Justice to serve on the nation's highest court.
Early Life & Background
Sonia Sotomayor was born in the Bronx to Puerto Rican parents. She was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age seven. After her father's death when she was nine, she was raised by her mother. Sotomayor excelled in school, graduating as valedictorian from Cardinal Spellman High School, then attended Princeton University and Yale Law School.
Career Highlights
- Appointed as U.S. District Court Judge by President George H. W. Bush in 1992
- Elevated to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit by President Bill Clinton in 1997
- Nominated and confirmed as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court in 2009
- Authored landmark Supreme Court decisions and is recognized for her advocacy regarding criminal justice reform and minority rights
Trivia
- She is the first Supreme Court Justice of Hispanic descent.
- Her memoir, 'My Beloved World,' became a national bestseller.
- She often cites her upbringing in the Bronx as influential in her judicial perspective.
FAQs
People also ask
Sonia Sotomayor is 71 years old.
Sonia Sotomayor was born the 25 June 1954.
The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA.
On Her Birth-Day
About June 25th, 1954, in brief:
- Historical events: On June 25, 1954, the CIA orchestrated a coup in Guatemala to overthrow President Jacobo Árbenz. This operation was part of a broader strategy during the Cold War to counter perceived communist threats in Latin America.
- Day of the week: June 25th, 1954 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight by McGuire Sisters
- #1 UK song: Secret Love by Doris Day
- Popular movie: Rear Window directed by Alfred Hitchcock
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