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Tom Brokaw

Tom Brokaw - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornFebruary 06, 1940
Age86
BirthplaceWebster, South Dakota, USA
Zodiac SignAquarius - (see also Tom Brokaw's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacRabbit
GenerationSilent Generation
Known ForAnchor and managing editor of NBC Nightly News (1982–2004); author of 'The Greatest Generation'

Intro

Tom Brokaw is a highly respected American journalist and television news anchor, best known for serving as the longtime anchor and managing editor of NBC Nightly News from 1982 to 2004.

Early Life & Background

Tom Brokaw was born and raised in Webster, South Dakota. He attended the University of South Dakota, where he earned a degree in political science before beginning his journalism career at a local TV station.

Career Highlights

  • Anchor and managing editor of NBC Nightly News (1982–2004)
  • Hosted 'Today' and 'Meet the Press'
  • Authored several best-selling books, including 'The Greatest Generation'
  • Recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2014
  • Winner of multiple Peabody and Emmy Awards

Trivia

  • Brokaw is the only person to have hosted all three major NBC News programs: 'Today', 'NBC Nightly News', and 'Meet the Press'
  • He is recognized for coining the term 'The Greatest Generation' to describe Americans who grew up during the Great Depression and fought in World War II

FAQs

People also ask

How old is Tom Brokaw?

Tom Brokaw is 86 years old.

When was Tom Brokaw born?

Tom Brokaw was born the 6 February 1940.

Where is Tom Brokaw from?

Webster, South Dakota, USA.

On His Birth-Day

About February 6th, 1940, in brief:

  • Day of the week: February 6th, 1940 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • Popular movie: The Grapes of Wrath directed by John Ford

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Brokaw
  2. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Tom-Brokaw
  3. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0110866/