John McCain - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | August 29, 1936 |
|---|---|
| Died | September 06, 1945 (age 9) |
| Birthplace | Coco Solo, Panama Canal Zone |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Serving as a United States Senator for Arizona and as the 2008 Republican nominee for President of the United States. |
Intro
John McCain was an American politician and United States Navy officer who served as a U.S. Senator from Arizona from 1987 to 2018 and was the Republican nominee for President in the 2008 election.
Early Life & Background
John McCain was born to a military family – his father and grandfather were both four-star admirals in the U.S. Navy. He attended the United States Naval Academy, graduating in 1958.
Career Highlights
- Naval aviator during the Vietnam War; shot down and held as a prisoner of war for over five years
- Served two terms in the U.S. House of Representatives (1983–1987)
- Served as U.S. Senator from Arizona (1987–2018)
- Republican nominee for President in 2008, losing to Barack Obama
- Known for his bipartisan work in the Senate, including campaign finance reform (McCain-Feingold Act)
Trivia
- He endured more than five years as a POW in North Vietnam, refusing early release before fellow prisoners.
- He was awarded the Silver Star, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and Distinguished Flying Cross for his military service.
- Authored several books, including 'Faith of My Fathers'.
- Diagnosed with brain cancer (glioblastoma) in 2017, he died in 2018.
FAQs
People also ask
When was John McCain born?
John McCain was born the 29 August 1936.
Where is John McCain from?
Coco Solo, Panama Canal Zone.
On His Birth-Day
About August 29th, 1936, in brief:
- Historical events: The Soviet government formally demanded that Norway expel Leon Trotsky, accusing him of violating his previous commitment to refrain from engaging in counter-revolutionary political activities. This diplomatic pressure was part of Stalin's broader efforts to marginalize and silence his political rival.
- Day of the week: August 29th, 1936 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- Popular movie: Sitting on the Moon directed by Ralph Staub
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