Politics · Law · 1908–1967
Harold Holt — Age & Birthday
Born: 5 August 1908 · Died: 19 December 1967 · Age at death: 59
How old was Harold Holt when he died?
Harold Holt died aged 59. He was born on 5 August 1908 and died on 19 December 1967.
Australian Prime Minister who mysteriously disappeared while swimming at sea
Did you know?Despite his mysterious disappearance at sea, a public swimming centre in Melbourne was later named in his memory.
Harold Edward Holt (5 August 1908 – 17 December 1967) was the 17th prime minister of Australia, serving from 1966 until his disappearance and presumed death in 1967.
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- Age at death
- 59
- Would be
- 118
- Years since death
- 58
- Born
- August 5, 1908 · Stanmore, Australia
- Died
- December 19, 1967
- Cause of death
- Drowning
- Nationality
- Australian
- Known for
- Politics, Law
Family
- Spouse
- Zara Bate
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- Would-be age todayHarold Holt would be 118 years old today. See how many birthdays they would have celebrated.Age
- Birth anniversaryHarold Holt's 119th birthday is in 283 days. If it's your birthday too, it's a double celebration!119th
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