John Hay Whitney
(1904-1982)

American diplomat and publisher – John Hay Whitney was born in Ellsworth (City and county seat of Hancock County, Maine, United States) on August 17th, 1904 and died in Manhasset (Hamlet and census-designated place on Long Island, New York, United States) on February 8th, 1982 at the age of 77. Today John Hay Whitney would be 119 years old.

Age

how old was John Hay Whitney when he died?

John Hay Whitney died in 1982 at the age of 77.

Biographical data

Birthday	August 17th, 1904 (Wednesday)
Place of Birth	Ellsworth City and county seat of Hancock County, Maine, United States
Death Date	February 8th, 1982 (Monday)
Death place	Manhasset Hamlet and census-designated place on Long Island, New York, United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Leo (The Lion) ♌
Chinese Zodiac	Dragon 龍

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John Hay Whitney

Birthday

When was John Hay Whitney born?

John Hay Whitney was born on August 17th, 1904.

Death

When did John Hay Whitney die?

John Hay Whitney died on February 8th, 1982 at the age of 77 in Manhasset (Hamlet and census-designated place on Long Island, New York, United States). Today John Hay Whitney would be 119 years old.