Would-be age

How old would Stephen Hawking be today?

Born January 8, 1942 in Oxford, England

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Years old, had they lived

Stephen Hawking would be 84 years old today.

Born: 1942
Age at death: 76
Years since death: 8
Next birthday: 85th

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b. 1942

Paul McCartney

Singer-songwriter and co-founder of The Beatles, one of the most successful composers in popular music.

MusicAge 84

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b. 1942

Joe Biden

Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. (born November 20, 1942) is an American retired politician who served as the 46th president of the United States from 2021 to 2025.

PoliticsAge 83

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1942–2011

Muammar Gaddafi

Muammar Muhammad Abu Minyar al-Gaddafi (c. 1942 – 20 October 2011) was a Libyan military officer, revolutionary, politician, and political theorist who ruled Libya from 1969 until his overthrow by Libyan rebel forces in 2011 during the First Libyan Civil War.

MilitaryWould be 84

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1942–2016

Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali ( ah-LEE; born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr.; January 17, 1942 – June 3, 2016) was an American professional boxer and activist. A global cultural icon, widely known by the nickname "the Greatest", he is often regarded as the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time.

SportsWould be 84

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1942–1970

Jimi Hendrix

James Marshall "Jimi" Hendrix (born Johnny Allen Hendrix; November 27, 1942 – September 18, 1970) was an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential guitarists of all time.

MusicWould be 83

Photo: Original photographer unknown · Public domain

b. 1942

Amitabh Bachchan

Amitabh Bachchan (né Srivastava; born 11 October 1942) is an Indian actor, playback singer, and producer who primarily works in Hindi cinema. Widely considered one of the greatest, most accomplished and commercially successful actors in the history of Indian cinema, he has starred in over 200 films.

FilmAge 83

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