THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME

Clyde Tombaugh

American astronomer (1906–1997)

Clyde Tombaugh was born on February 4, 1906 in Streator, United States and died on January 17, 1997, aged 90.

Born

February 4, 1906

Clyde Tombaugh died aged 90.

Died: January 17, 1997

Source:

All birth date sources

Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.

Birthplace
Streator, United States
Professions
university teacher, astronomer
Citizenship
United States

More about Clyde Tombaugh

Zodiac sign
Aquarius

All birth date sources

A source is P248 “stated in” or a non-Wikimedia reference URL. Import-only references do not qualify.

Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record

Questions people ask

How old was Clyde Tombaugh when they died?

Clyde Tombaugh died aged 90.

When is Clyde Tombaugh’s birthday?

Clyde Tombaugh’s recorded birthday is February 4.

Where was Clyde Tombaugh born?

Clyde Tombaugh was born in Streator, United States.

When did Clyde Tombaugh die?

Clyde Tombaugh died on January 17, 1997.