William J. Clinton - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | August 20, 1946 |
|---|---|
| Age | 79 |
| Birthplace | Hope, Arkansas, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo - (see also William J. Clinton's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dog |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | 42nd President of the United States (1993–2001), Clinton Foundation, economic policies, impeachment trial. |
Intro
William Jefferson Clinton, commonly known as Bill Clinton, is an American politician and attorney who served as the 42nd President of the United States from 1993 to 2001. Renowned for leading the country through a period of economic prosperity, he is also remembered for his policy initiatives as well as personal and political controversies, notably the Monica Lewinsky scandal that led to his impeachment.
Early Life & Background
Bill Clinton was born William Jefferson Blythe III in Hope, Arkansas. His biological father died in a car accident before he was born, and he later adopted the surname of his stepfather, Roger Clinton. Clinton grew up in Arkansas, attended Georgetown University, studied as a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford, and earned a law degree from Yale University, where he met his future wife, Hillary Rodham.
Career Highlights
- Served as Governor of Arkansas (1979–1981, 1983–1992)
- Elected as the 42nd President of the United States (1993–2001)
- Oversaw a period of significant U.S. economic expansion and federal budget surplus
- Signed the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) into law
- Faced impeachment by the U.S. House of Representatives in 1998 and was acquitted by the Senate in 1999
- Co-founded the Clinton Foundation focused on global health and humanitarian efforts after his presidency
Trivia
- Clinton played the saxophone and famously performed on The Arsenio Hall Show during the 1992 presidential campaign.
- His wife, Hillary Clinton, became the first former First Lady to win elected office as a U.S. Senator and later served as Secretary of State.
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William J. Clinton is 79 years old.
William J. Clinton was born the 20 August 1946.
Hope, Arkansas, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About August 20th, 1946, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 20, 1946, baseball pitcher Bob Feller had his pitch speed measured at 98.6 mph, making it one of the fastest recorded pitches of the time. This event highlighted advancements in sports technology and the growing interest in measuring athletic performance.
- Day of the week: August 20th, 1946 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: The Rickety Rickshaw Man by Eddy Howard & His Orchestra
- Popular movie: The Best Years of Our Lives directed by William Wyler
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