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Hakeem Olajuwon

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Basketball player

Hakeem Olajuwon

Nigerian-American basketball player

Hakeem Olajuwon is 63 years old, born on January 21, 1963 in Lagos.

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Born
January 21, 1963, Lagos
Age
63
Zodiac sign
Aquarius
Country
Nigeria, United States
Known as
Basketball player

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Hakeem’s birthday, by the numbers

  • Hakeem Olajuwon was born on a Monday.
  • Hakeem Olajuwon has been alive for about 23,298 days.
  • Their 25,000-day milestone falls on July 3, 2031.
  • Their next birthday, turning 64, is on a Thursday.
  • Next milestone: Hakeem Olajuwon turns 70 on January 21, 2033, in 6 years and 2 months. More milestone birthdays
  • Hakeem Olajuwon is younger than 1,602 and older than 5,244 of the living celebrities on CFOTD.
  • Half birthday: July 21. Birthstone: Garnet.
  • Hakeem Olajuwon belongs to Baby Boomers.

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José MourinhoSoccer player · January 26, 1963Ralph FiennesActor · December 22, 1962Steven SoderberghFilm director · January 14, 1963Till LindemannSinger · January 4, 1963Larry the Cable GuyComedian · February 17, 1963SealMusician · February 19, 1963

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Frequently asked questions

How old is Hakeem Olajuwon?

Hakeem Olajuwon is 63 years old, born on January 21, 1963 in Lagos.

What is Hakeem Olajuwon’s zodiac sign?

Aquarius, born January 21.