Howard H. Aiken
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Howard H. Aiken

pioneer in computing, original conceptual designer behind IBM's Harvard Mark I computer (1900-1973)

Howard Hathaway Aiken was an American physicist and a pioneer in computing. He was the original conceptual designer behind IBM's Harvard Mark I, the United States' first programmable computer.

Howard H. Aiken was born on Thursday, 08. March 1900.
That was day 67 of the year 1900.

Past away on Wednesday March 14, 1973

Age when dead:
73 Jahre 0 Monate 6 Tage

Next birthday would be:
Friday March 8, 1974

Howard H. Aiken is already dead since:
52 Jahre 8 Monate 8 Tage

Howard H. Aiken was alive for 26669 days.
Howard H. Aiken is already dead for 19246 days.
Difference: 7423 days (20,32 years).

Howard H. Aiken has the same birthday like
Ralph H. Baer, Anselm Kiefer and Otto Hahn

The death date of Howard H. Aiken is the birthday of
Georg Philipp Telemann, Eirik Horneland and Frank Borman

Who has the same birthday as Howard H. Aiken?

March 08 is also the birthday of:


Same vintage - 1900


Did you know? Howard H. Aiken is ...

  • » 9999 days older than Alex Katz (Born: 24.07.1927)

Lost Generation

At 73 years, Howard H. Aiken belongs to the "Lost Generation". Well-known figures of this generation include Colonel Sanders, Mary Pickford und Thorsten Sellin.

Astrology

Zodiac

♓ Pisces

(February 20, 1900 - March 20, 1900)

Life Number

3

(Fun-loving, optimistic, disciplined)

Zodiac sign

Rat

(February 20, 1900 - March 20, 1900)

Birthstone

Aquamarine

(Calmness, clarity, truth)

Age in absolute numbers

2.304.201.600 Seconds
38.403.360 Minutes
640.056 Hours
26.669 Days
3.809 Weeks
1508 Months
73 Years
7.3 Decades
0.73 Centuries

On February 15, 2026 would be Howard H. Aiken exactly 46000 days old.
On May 4, 2034 would be Howard H. Aiken exactly 7000 weeks old.

By the way: Since you are here you are getting seconds older 😉

Milestones

With 73 years alive you reached these milestones:

Sleeping

8.890 days

A human spends about one third of their life sleeping. That’s an average of around 8.890 hours per day. At your age of 73 years, that equals approximately 8.890 days (24,34 years).

Eat & Drink

1.111 days

The average person spends about 1 hour a day eating and drinking. At 73 years, you have therefore spent approximately 1.111 days eating. (3,04 years).

Toilet visits

556 days

The average person spends about 30 minutes on the toilet every day. That's a total of 556 days (1,52 years).

Wait

926 days

The average person spends about 30 minutes on the toilet every day. That's a total of 926 days (2,54 years).

Laugh

111 days

We laugh for about six minutes a day. That's actually far too less. That's a total of 111 days (0,30 years).

Brush teeth

74 days

We laugh for about six minutes a day. That's actually far too less. That's a total of 74 days (0,20 years).

Work

7.223 days

We laugh for about six minutes a day. That's actually far too less. That's a total of 7.223 days (19,78 years).




Name Zahl Beschreibung
Breaths 691.260.480 Approximately 18 Breaths per minute
Heartbeats 2.880.252.000 Approximately 50-100 heartbeats per minute, depending on your lifestyle. We'll take the average at 75.
Blink 576.050.400 A human blinks roughly 15 times per minute.
Cough 400.035 A human has an average of 15 coughs per day.
Colds 146 A person gets about 2 colds per year.
Sweat produced 4.000 A person produces approximately 0.5–1.5 liters of sweat per day, depending on lifestyle. We'll take the average at 1 liter per day.
Fart gases produced (in Liters) 26.669 A person farts approximately 12 times a day, producing almost 0.8 liters of gas.
Flies swatted 511 We swat 7 flies per year.
Mosquitoes killed 1.314 We kill approximately 18 mosquitoes per year.
Red blood cells formed 533.380.000.000.000 A person produces approximately 20 billion red blood cells per day.
Hair grown (in mm) 8.801 Our hair grows approximately 0.33mm per day.
Fingernails grown (in mm) 3.048 Fingernails grow approximately 0.8mm per week.
Cookies eaten 31.736 We eat approximately 35,000 cookies in our lifetime.
Bouts of vomiting 292 A person vomits approximately four times a year, depending on lifestyle.

Information is based on statistical average values of a person.

Travelled distances

According to statistical averages, you have walked 96.008 kilometers in your life...


... that corresponds to 2,40 orbits of the Earth...


... 8,80 moon orbits.


... and 4,50 Mars orbit on foot.



96.008 kilometers means:

3.651 years with a snail 🐌 (at 3m/h).
714 days on a donkey 🫏 (at 5,6km/h).
500 days on a Skateboard 🛹 (at 8km/h).
133 days travel with a subway train 🚇 (at 30km/h).
5 days on a plane ✈️ (at 800km/h)
3,43 hours on a Spaceshuttle 🚀 (at 28.000km/h)
94,68 minutes with spaceship Voyager 1 🚀 (at 60840km/h)
8,35 minutes with Parker Space Probe - the fastest object made by humans 🚀 (at 690000km/h)

and

3,24 days sonic speed (at 1234,8 km/h)
0,32 seconds light speed (at 1,08 Mrd km/h)

Astronomy

During the lifetime of Howard H. Aiken ...

... the Moon has orbited Earth 976 times.
... Mercury has orbited Sun 303,16 times.
... Venus has orbited Sun 118,69 times.
... Earth has orbited Sun 73,01 times.
... Mars has orbited Sun 38,82 times.
... Jupiter has orbited Sun 6,16 times.
... Saturn has orbited Sun 2,48 times.
... Uranus has orbited Sun 0,87 times.
... Neptune has orbited Sun 0,44 times.
... Pluto has orbited Sun 0,29 times.

My special birthdays

Der nächste runde Geburtstag von Howard H. Aiken wäre der 130. Geburtstag. Er findet am Friday, den 08.03.2030 statt.

Birthday Year Weekday Date Candles blown
10. 1910 Tuesday March 8, 1910 55
18. 1918 Friday March 8, 1918 171
20. 1920 Monday March 8, 1920 210
25. 1925 Sunday March 8, 1925 325
30. 1930 Saturday March 8, 1930 465
40. 1940 Friday March 8, 1940 820
50. 1950 Wednesday March 8, 1950 1275
60. 1960 Tuesday March 8, 1960 1830
70. 1970 Sunday March 8, 1970 2485
80. 1980 Saturday March 8, 1980 3240
90. 1990 Thursday March 8, 1990 4095
100. 2000 Wednesday March 8, 2000 5050
110. 2010 Monday March 8, 2010 6105
120. 2020 Sunday March 8, 2020 7260
130. 2030 Friday March 8, 2030 8515
140. 2040 Thursday March 8, 2040 9870
150. 2050 Tuesday March 8, 2050 11325
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Birthday in numbers

Decimal:
8 • 3 • 1900
Binary:
1000 • 11 • 11101101100
Hexadecimal:
8 • 3 • 76c
Octal:
10 • 3 • 3554
Roman:
VIII • III • MCM
Morsecode:
−−−−− −−−·· ·−·−·− −−−−− ···−− ·−·−·− ·−−−− −−−−· −−−−− −−−−−
Numbers to letters:
ai • ad • bjaa
Cross sum:
21
Factor product:
45600
Birthday in words:
eight • three • one thousand nine hundred

Historical Events

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Als Jugendlicher 10-20 Jahre

January 16, 1920
Prohibition begins in the United States with the 18th Amendment, banning the manufacture, sale, and transport of alcoholic beverages. (Age: 19 years and 10 months) 🔗

Als Erwachsener 20-30 Jahre

August 18, 1920
The 19th Amendment is ratified, granting women the right to vote across the United States. (Age: 20 years and 5 months) 🔗
March 12, 1921
The Soviet Union adopts the New Economic Policy (NEP), allowing some private enterprise to boost the post-war economy. (Age: 21 years and 0 months) 🔗
February 28, 1922
The United Kingdom unilaterally declares Egypt independent, ending the British protectorate. (Age: 21 years and 11 months) 🔗
October 28, 1922
Benito Mussolini and his Fascist party seize power in Italy following the March on Rome. (Age: 22 years and 7 months) 🔗
November 4, 1922
Howard Carter discovers the tomb of Tutankhamun in Egypt's Valley of the Kings, sparking a global frenzy for archaeology. (Age: 22 years and 7 months) 🔗
December 30, 1922
The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) is officially established. (Age: 22 years and 9 months) 🔗
October 29, 1923
The Republic of Turkey is proclaimed by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, marking the end of the Ottoman Empire. (Age: 23 years and 7 months) 🔗
January 21, 1924
Vladimir Lenin, the leader of the Bolshevik Revolution and first head of the Soviet Union, dies. (Age: 23 years and 10 months) 🔗
January 24, 1924
The first Winter Olympics take place in Chamonix, France, establishing a new tradition in international sport. (Age: 23 years and 10 months) 🔗
February 23, 1925
The discovery of the Andromeda galaxy as a separate "island universe" outside of the Milky Way is confirmed by Edwin Hubble. (Age: 24 years and 11 months) 🔗

Als Erwachsener 30-40 Jahre

March 13, 1930
The planet Pluto is officially discovered by astronomer Clyde Tombaugh at the Lowell Observatory. (Age: 30 years and 0 months) 🔗
September 18, 1931
The Mukden Incident provides the pretext for Japan's invasion of Manchuria, China, marking a key step toward World War II. (Age: 31 years and 6 months) 🔗
May 20, 1932
Amelia Earhart begins her solo non-stop transatlantic flight, becoming the first woman to achieve this feat. (Age: 32 years and 2 months) 🔗
January 30, 1933
Adolf Hitler is appointed Chancellor of Germany, leading to the rapid consolidation of Nazi power and the end of the Weimar Republic. (Age: 32 years and 10 months) 🔗
March 4, 1933
Franklin D. Roosevelt is inaugurated as U.S. President and begins his "First Hundred Days," launching the New Deal program. (Age: 32 years and 11 months) 🔗
January 19, 1934
The discovery of artificial radioactivity by Irène and Frédéric Joliot-Curie is announced, leading to their Nobel Prize. (Age: 33 years and 10 months) 🔗
August 19, 1934
A German plebiscite votes to merge the offices of President and Chancellor, making Adolf Hitler the sole Führer (leader) of Germany. (Age: 34 years and 5 months) 🔗
August 14, 1935
The Social Security Act is signed into law in the U.S., establishing a system of retirement, unemployment, and welfare benefits. (Age: 35 years and 5 months) 🔗
September 15, 1935
The Nuremberg Laws are enacted in Germany, institutionalizing racial theories and stripping German Jews of their citizenship. (Age: 35 years and 6 months) 🔗
February 6, 1936
The Winter Olympics open in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, followed by the Summer Games in Berlin, used by the Nazis for propaganda. (Age: 35 years and 10 months) 🔗

Als Erwachsener 40-50 Jahre

May 10, 1940
Germany launches its invasion of France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands, initiating the Battle of France. (Age: 40 years and 2 months) 🔗
August 13, 1940
The Battle of Britain begins, a large-scale aerial conflict where the Royal Air Force defends the UK against the German Luftwaffe. (Age: 40 years and 5 months) 🔗
June 22, 1941
Germany launches Operation Barbarossa, the invasion of the Soviet Union, opening the Eastern Front. (Age: 41 years and 3 months) 🔗
December 7, 1941
Japan attacks the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor, prompting the United States to formally enter World War II. (Age: 41 years and 8 months) 🔗
June 4, 1942
The Battle of Midway, a decisive naval victory for the U.S. against Japan, marks a turning point in the Pacific War. (Age: 42 years and 2 months) 🔗
August 23, 1942
The Battle of Stalingrad begins, one of the largest and bloodiest battles in the history of warfare. (Age: 42 years and 5 months) 🔗
September 8, 1943
Italy surrenders to the Allies, though fighting continues as German forces occupy northern Italy. (Age: 43 years and 6 months) 🔗
June 6, 1944
D-Day: Allied forces launch Operation Overlord, landing on the beaches of Normandy, beginning the liberation of Western Europe. (Age: 44 years and 2 months) 🔗
April 30, 1945
Adolf Hitler commits suicide in his Berlin bunker as Soviet troops close in. (Age: 45 years and 1 months) 🔗
May 8, 1945
V-E Day (Victory in Europe Day): The Allies formally accept the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany. (Age: 45 years and 2 months) 🔗

Als Erwachsener 50-60 Jahre

June 25, 1950
North Korea invades South Korea, starting the Korean War, a major conflict of the Cold War era. (Age: 50 years and 3 months) 🔗
March 29, 1951
The 22nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is ratified, limiting the U.S. President to two terms. (Age: 51 years and 0 months) 🔗
February 6, 1952
Elizabeth II ascends to the throne upon the death of her father, King George VI. (Age: 51 years and 10 months) 🔗
April 25, 1953
James Watson and Francis Crick publish their paper describing the double helix structure of DNA, a monumental discovery in biology. (Age: 53 years and 1 months) 🔗
June 17, 1953
The Uprising of 1953 in East Germany occurs, where protests against economic policy are suppressed by Soviet troops. (Age: 53 years and 3 months) 🔗
June 18, 1953
Egypt is declared a republic, ending the Muhammad Ali dynasty. (Age: 53 years and 3 months) 🔗
May 17, 1954
The U.S. Supreme Court rules in Brown v. Board of Education, declaring state-sponsored segregation in public schools unconstitutional. (Age: 54 years and 2 months) 🔗
July 20, 1954
The Geneva Accords are signed, dividing Vietnam into North and South along the 17th parallel. (Age: 54 years and 4 months) 🔗
April 18, 1955
Albert Einstein, the German-born theoretical physicist and creator of the theory of relativity, dies at age 76. (Age: 55 years and 1 months) 🔗
May 14, 1955
The Warsaw Pact, a mutual defense treaty, is established by the Soviet Union and Eastern Bloc countries as a counterbalance to NATO. (Age: 55 years and 2 months) 🔗

Als Erwachsener 60-70 Jahre

July 1, 1960
Ghana becomes a republic, with Kwame Nkrumah as its first president. (Age: 60 years and 3 months) 🔗
April 12, 1961
Yuri Gagarin becomes the first human to travel into outer space and orbit the Earth. (Age: 61 years and 1 months) 🔗
August 13, 1961
East Germany begins construction of the Berlin Wall, dividing East and West Berlin and symbolizing the Cold War. (Age: 61 years and 5 months) 🔗
October 16, 1962
The Cuban Missile Crisis begins, bringing the United States and the Soviet Union to the brink of nuclear war. (Age: 62 years and 7 months) 🔗
August 28, 1963
Martin Luther King Jr. delivers his "I Have a Dream" speech during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. (Age: 63 years and 5 months) 🔗
November 22, 1963
U.S. President John F. Kennedy is assassinated in Dallas, Texas. (Age: 63 years and 8 months) 🔗
July 2, 1964
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 is signed into law, outlawing discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. (Age: 64 years and 3 months) 🔗
October 14, 1964
Martin Luther King Jr. is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. (Age: 64 years and 7 months) 🔗
March 7, 1965
The "Bloody Sunday" confrontation occurs during the Selma to Montgomery marches, highlighting the need for voting rights legislation. (Age: 64 years and 11 months) 🔗
August 6, 1965
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 is signed, overcoming legal barriers that prevented African Americans from exercising their right to vote. (Age: 65 years and 4 months) 🔗

Als Erwachsener 70-80 Jahre

April 17, 1970
The Apollo 13 mission safely returns to Earth after an oxygen tank explosion forced the crew to abort a moon landing. (Age: 70 years and 1 months) 🔗
June 21, 1970
Brazil wins the FIFA World Cup, permanently keeping the Jules Rimet trophy after their third victory. (Age: 70 years and 3 months) 🔗
January 2, 1971
The Public Health Cigarette Smoking Act is passed in the US, banning cigarette advertising on television and radio. (Age: 70 years and 9 months) 🔗
August 15, 1971
U.S. President Richard Nixon ends the convertibility of the US dollar to gold, effectively ending the Bretton Woods system. (Age: 71 years and 5 months) 🔗
June 17, 1972
Five men are arrested for breaking into the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate complex, triggering the scandal. (Age: 72 years and 3 months) 🔗
September 5, 1972
The Munich Massacre occurs at the Summer Olympics, where members of the Israeli Olympic team are taken hostage and killed by Palestinian terrorists. (Age: 72 years and 5 months) 🔗
January 27, 1973
The Paris Peace Accords are signed, formally ending U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War. (Age: 72 years and 10 months) 🔗

Geburtstags-FAQ von Howard H. Aiken

How many birthday candles did Howard H. Aiken blow out so far?

» At 73 years, Howard H. Aiken has already blown out 2701 birthday candles, if you add up all the birthdays.

When will Howard H. Aiken be twice as old as today?

» Howard H. Aiken ist 26.669 days old today. On 20.03.2046 Howard H. Aiken will be twice as old as today. Howard H. Aiken will then be 146 Jahre und 0 Monate years old.

When will Howard H. Aiken be half as old as today?

» On 09.09.1936 Howard H. Aiken was half of age today. Back then Howard H. Aiken were 36 Jahre und 6 Monate years old.

When was Howard H. Aiken conceived? - Time of your conception

» That's an interesting question. Let's try it this way: A pregnancy lasts an average of 268 days. If we subtract 268 days from the day of your birth (13.06.1899), we get the 13.06.1899. However, this statement is not very meaningful, since only 3% of pregnant women actually give birth after 268 days. Most pregnant women give birth within a time window of 10 days from the actual due date. Therefore, Howard H. Aiken were conceived between 03.06.1899 and 23.06.1899.

How many prime number birthdays has Howard H. Aiken had so far?

» At 73 years old, Howard H. Aiken has already celebrated 21 prime number birthdays (2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23, 29, 31, 37, 41, 43, 47, 53, 59, 61, 67, 71, 73).

How many special birthdays have I had so far?

» At 73 years, you've already celebrated 6 special number birthdays (11, 22, 33, 44, 55, 66). To be able to celebrate 10 special number birthdays, you have to live to be 111. But you still have some time until then. You'll celebrate your 111th birthday on 08.03.2011. You can find out more on the page with all birthdays.

How old was Howard H. Aiken at the turn of the millennium in 2000?

» Howard H. Aiken was born exactly 36458 days before the turn of the millennium in January 1, 2000. At that time, Howard H. Aiken was 99 years and 9 months old.

Oldest person in the world

Howard H. Aiken is currently 49 years younger (44717 days) than the officially oldest person in the world, the Frenchwoman Jeanne Calment. She was born on February 21, 1875 and died on August 4, 1997 at the age of 122 years and 164 days.

Howard H. Aiken has lived 7423 days longer than he/she was dead.

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