Francis Gary Powers
(1929-1977)
American pilot shot down flying a U-2 spy plane over the Soviet Union (1929-1977) – Francis Gary Powers was born in Jenkins (City in Kentucky) on August 17th, 1929 and died in Encino (Neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles, California, United States) on August 1st, 1977 at the age of 47. Today Francis Gary Powers would be 94 years old.
Age
how old was Francis Gary Powers when he died?
47
Francis Gary Powers died in 1977 at the age of 47.
Biographical data
| Birthday | August 17th, 1929 (Saturday) |
|---|---|
| Place of Birth | Jenkins City in Kentucky |
| Death Date | August 1st, 1977 (Monday) |
| Death place | Encino Neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Birth sign (Zodiac) | Leo (The Lion) ♌ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Snake 蛇 |
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Birthday
When was Francis Gary Powers born?
Francis Gary Powers was born on August 17th, 1929.
Death
When did Francis Gary Powers die?
Francis Gary Powers died on August 1st, 1977 at the age of 47 in Encino (Neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles, California, United States). Today Francis Gary Powers would be 94 years old.
Place of Birth
Where was Francis Gary Powers born?
Jenkins (City in Kentucky).
Death place
Where did Francis Gary Powers die?
Encino (Neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles, California, United States).
Zodiac
What is the zodiac sign of Francis Gary Powers?
Francis Gary Powers was born in the zodiac sign Leo (The Lion).
Chinese Zodiac
Which Chinese zodiac sign does Francis Gary Powers have?
Francis Gary Powers was born in 1929 in the year of the Chinese zodiac Snake.
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