John Gunther
(1901-1970)

American journalist (1901-1970) – John Gunther was born in Chicago (City and county seat of Cook County, Illinois, United States of America) on August 30th, 1901 and died in New York City (Most populous city in the United States) on May 29th, 1970 at the age of 68. Today John Gunther would be 122 years old.

Age

how old was John Gunther when he died?

John Gunther died in 1970 at the age of 68.

Biographical data

Birthday	August 30th, 1901 (Friday)
Place of Birth	Chicago City and county seat of Cook County, Illinois, United States of America
Death Date	May 29th, 1970 (Friday)
Death place	New York City Most populous city in the United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Virgo (The Maiden) ♍
Chinese Zodiac	Ox 牛

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John Gunther

Birthday

When was John Gunther born?

John Gunther was born on August 30th, 1901.

Death

When did John Gunther die?

John Gunther died on May 29th, 1970 at the age of 68 in New York City (Most populous city in the United States). Today John Gunther would be 122 years old.