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John L. Hall — Age & Birthday

Born: 21 August 1934 · Age: 92

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John L. Hall is 92 years old as of October 2026. He was born on 21 August 1934.

American physicist and Nobel laureate who worked on laser technology

Did you know?He shared his Nobel Prize for work that allows scientists to measure the frequency of light with incredible precision.

John Lewis "Jan" Hall (born August 21, 1934) is an American physicist.

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Age: 92
Status: Living

Born: August 21, 1934 · Denver, United States
Nationality: American
Known for: Science

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