Fred Korematsu
(1919-2005)

Fred Korematsu NPS Fred Korematsu (1919–2005) – known for challenging internment orders during World War II and then becoming a spokesperson for civil rights Foto: Unknown authorUnknown author / Public Domain

Japanese-American interned during World War II – Fred Korematsu was born in Oakland (City and county seat of Alameda County, California, United States) on January 30th, 1919 and died in Marin County (County in California, United States) on March 30th, 2005 at the age of 86. Today Fred Korematsu would be 105 years old.

Age

how old was Fred Korematsu when he died?

Fred Korematsu died in 2005 at the age of 86.

Biographical data

Birthday	January 30th, 1919 (Thursday)
Place of Birth	Oakland City and county seat of Alameda County, California, United States
Death Date	March 30th, 2005 (Wednesday)
Death place	Marin County County in California, United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Aquarius (The Water-Bearer) ♒
Chinese Zodiac	Goat 羊

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Fred Korematsu

Birthday

When was Fred Korematsu born?

Fred Korematsu was born on January 30th, 1919.

Death

When did Fred Korematsu die?

Fred Korematsu died on March 30th, 2005 at the age of 86 in Marin County (County in California, United States). Today Fred Korematsu would be 105 years old.