William L. Shirer
(1904-1993)

American journalist (1904–1993) – William L. Shirer was born in Chicago (City and county seat of Cook County, Illinois, United States of America) on February 23rd, 1904 and died in Boston (Capital and largest city of Massachusetts, United States) on December 28th, 1993 at the age of 89. Today William L. Shirer would be 120 years old.

Age

how old was William L. Shirer when he died?

William L. Shirer died in 1993 at the age of 89.

Biographical data

Birthday	February 23rd, 1904 (Tuesday)
Place of Birth	Chicago City and county seat of Cook County, Illinois, United States of America
Death Date	December 28th, 1993 (Tuesday)
Death place	Boston Capital and largest city of Massachusetts, United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Pisces (The Fish) ♓
Chinese Zodiac	Dragon 龍

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William L. Shirer

Birthday

When was William L. Shirer born?

William L. Shirer was born on February 23rd, 1904.

Death

When did William L. Shirer die?

William L. Shirer died on December 28th, 1993 at the age of 89 in Boston (Capital and largest city of Massachusetts, United States). Today William L. Shirer would be 120 years old.