Hannu Mikkola
(1942-2021)

Finnish rally driver, winner of the 1983 World Rally Championship for Drivers – Hannu Mikkola was born in Joensuu (City in the region of North Karelia in Finland) on May 24th, 1942 and died in Helsinki (Capital and most populous city of Finland) on February 25th, 2021 at the age of 78. Today Hannu Mikkola would be 81 years old.

Age

how old was Hannu Mikkola when he died?

Hannu Mikkola died in 2021 at the age of 78.

Biographical data

Birthday	May 24th, 1942 (Sunday)
Place of Birth	Joensuu City in the region of North Karelia in Finland
Death Date	February 25th, 2021 (Thursday)
Death place	Helsinki Capital and most populous city of Finland
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Gemini (The Twins) ♊
Chinese Zodiac	Horse 馬

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Hannu Mikkola

Birthday

When was Hannu Mikkola born?

Hannu Mikkola was born on May 24th, 1942.

Death

When did Hannu Mikkola die?

Hannu Mikkola died on February 25th, 2021 at the age of 78 in Helsinki (Capital and most populous city of Finland). Today Hannu Mikkola would be 81 years old.