Arthur Ashkin
(1922-2020)

American physicist (1922-2020) – Arthur Ashkin was born in Brooklyn (Borough of New York City, New York, United States) on September 2nd, 1922 and died in Rumson (Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States) on September 21st, 2020 at the age of 98. Today Arthur Ashkin would be 101 years old.

Age

how old was Arthur Ashkin when he died?

Arthur Ashkin died in 2020 at the age of 98.

Biographical data

Birthday	September 2nd, 1922 (Saturday)
Place of Birth	Brooklyn Borough of New York City, New York, United States
Death Date	September 21st, 2020 (Monday)
Death place	Rumson Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Virgo (The Maiden) ♍
Chinese Zodiac	Dog 狗

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Arthur Ashkin

Birthday

When was Arthur Ashkin born?

Arthur Ashkin was born on September 2nd, 1922.

Death

When did Arthur Ashkin die?

Arthur Ashkin died on September 21st, 2020 at the age of 98 in Rumson (Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States). Today Arthur Ashkin would be 101 years old.