Born: 26 January 1880 · Died: 5 April 1964 · Age at death: 84
How old was Douglas MacArthur when he died?
Douglas MacArthur died aged 84. He was born on 26 January 1880 and died on 5 April 1964.
American five-star general who led Allied forces in the Pacific, ran post-war Japan and commanded UN troops in Korea
Did you know?He was the only person ever to be a field marshal in the Philippine Army and received the Medal of Honor for his leadership.
Quick facts
Date of birth26 January 1880
Date of death5 April 1964
Age at death84
Cause of deathKidney failure
NationalityAmerican
BirthplaceLittle Rock, United States
Occupationmilitary officer, army officer
Editor's Take:
Douglas MacArthur was one of America's most celebrated and controversial generals. He won fame in the First World War. He commanded Allied forces in the Southwest Pacific in the Second World War. Forced out of the Philippines, he promised "I shall return", and did. He accepted Japan's surrender and ran its occupation. In Korea his Inchon landing was brilliant. Clashing with President Truman, he was fired in 1951.
Key Milestones
1903: West Point – graduates
1942: Philippines – "I shall return"
1944: Leyte – returns
1945: Japan – surrender
Douglas MacArthur (26 January 1880 – 5 April 1964) was an American general.
Douglas MacArthur's birthday is January 26. He was born on January 26, 1880 in Little Rock, United States.
How old was Douglas MacArthur when he died?
Douglas MacArthur died on April 5, 1964, aged 84.
Who shares a birthday with Douglas MacArthur?
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