Benjamin Hooks
(1925-2010)

American civil rights leader (1925-2010) – Benjamin Hooks was born in Memphis (City in and county seat of Shelby County, Tennessee, United States) on January 31st, 1925 and died in Memphis (City in and county seat of Shelby County, Tennessee, United States) on April 15th, 2010 at the age of 85. Today Benjamin Hooks would be 101 years old.

Age

how old was Benjamin Hooks when he died?

Benjamin Hooks died in 2010 at the age of 85.

Biographical data

Birthday	January 31st, 1925 (Saturday)
Place of Birth	Memphis City in and county seat of Shelby County, Tennessee, United States
Death Date	April 15th, 2010 (Thursday)
Death place	Memphis City in and county seat of Shelby County, Tennessee, United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Aquarius (The Water-Bearer) ♒
Chinese Zodiac	Ox 牛

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Benjamin Hooks

Birthday

When was Benjamin Hooks born?

Benjamin Hooks was born on January 31st, 1925.

Death

When did Benjamin Hooks die?

Benjamin Hooks died on April 15th, 2010 at the age of 85 in Memphis (City in and county seat of Shelby County, Tennessee, United States). Today Benjamin Hooks would be 101 years old.