Joe Louis - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | May 13, 1914 |
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| Died | April 12, 1981 (age 66) |
| Birthplace | LaFayette, Alabama, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Chinese Zodiac | Tiger |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | World heavyweight boxing champion; considered one of the greatest heavyweight boxers in history. |
Intro
Joe Louis, known as the 'Brown Bomber,' was an American professional boxer who reigned as the world heavyweight champion from 1937 to 1949 and is regarded as one of the greatest heavyweight fighters of all time.
Early Life & Background
Born Joseph Louis Barrow to a large, sharecropping family in rural Alabama, Joe Louis migrated with his family to Detroit, Michigan, during the Great Migration. His humble beginnings and early struggles with poverty profoundly shaped his character and career trajectory.
Career Highlights
- World Heavyweight Champion from 1937 to 1949, retaining the title for 12 years, longer than any other heavyweight boxer.
- Successfully defended his title 25 times, setting a world record for any division.
- Won 66 of his 69 professional fights, 52 by knockout.
- Famous for his victory over Max Schmeling in 1938, seen as a significant moment in American sports and cultural history.
- Inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
Trivia
- Served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was instrumental in breaking the color barrier in military sports.
- His 1938 fight against Max Schmeling was viewed worldwide as a symbolic contest between democracy and Nazi ideology.
- Louis’s funeral in 1981 was attended by hundreds of admirers, including former President Ronald Reagan.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Joe Louis born?
Joe Louis was born the 13 May 1914.
Where is Joe Louis from?
LaFayette, Alabama, United States.
On His Birth-Day
About May 13th, 1914, in brief:
- Historical events: A devastating maritime incident occurred on this day, resulting in the loss of seventeen British sailors in two separate maritime accidents. The steamer collier Turret Hill capsized in the North Sea after its cargo load unexpectedly shifted, causing twelve crew members to perish. In a separate incident in the English Channel, another steamer collided with a pilot boat, leading to the drowning of five additional sailors.
- Day of the week: May 13th, 1914 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- #1 US song: O Sole Mio (My Sunshine) by Alan Turner
- Popular movie: The Legend of Snow White directed by Orlando Corradi
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