Politician
Barack Obama
Barack Obama was born on August 4, 1961 in Honolulu, Hawaii. He graduated from Columbia University the year he turned 24, and graduated from Harvard Law School the year he turned 28.
Barack Obama was born in 1961 and is currently 65 years old. Anyone born before 1961 is older than Barack.
Barack Obama is 65 years old in 2026, born on August 4, 1961 in Honolulu, Hawaii (Leo).
Barack Obama is 65 years old in 2026 and turned 65 on August 4, 2026. Barack Obama's age in every year ↓
Born
August 4, 1961
World pop. at birth
~3.1B
Barack's age
65
Your age
20
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Barack's Life Timeline
Barack Obama was born on August 4, 1961, in Honolulu, Hawaii. He was raised in a multicultural environment, which shaped his worldview and later influenced his political career. Obama attended Punahou School and later pursued higher education at Occidental College, Columbia University, and Harvard Law School, where he became the first Black president of the Harvard Law Review.
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Obama's political career began in the Illinois State Senate, where he served from 1997 to 2004. He gained national recognition after delivering the keynote address at the Democratic National Convention in 2004. In 2008, he was elected as the 44th President of the United States, making history as the first African American to hold the office. He was re-elected in 2012, during which he implemented significant policies such as the Affordable Care Act and the Dodd-Frank Act, aimed at reforming healthcare and financial regulations, respectively.
After leaving office in 2017, Obama continued to influence global politics and social issues through his foundation and public speaking engagements. He has authored several books, including his memoir 'A Promised Land,' published in 2020. Obama's legacy includes his efforts to promote healthcare access, climate change awareness, and social justice, making him a prominent figure in contemporary political discourse.
Graduated from Columbia University
Barack Obama was 24 years old when he graduated from Columbia University in New York City with a degree in political science. This achievement marked a significant step in his academic journey and laid the foundation for his future career in politics.
Barack Obama turned 24 in 1985, the year he graduated from Columbia University. Are you older than Barack was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Graduated from Harvard Law School
Barack Obama was 28 years old when he graduated from Harvard Law School, where he became the first Black president of the Harvard Law Review. This accomplishment highlighted his leadership abilities and academic excellence.
Barack Obama turned 28 in 1989, the year he graduated from Harvard Law School. Are you older than Barack was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Was elected to the Illinois State Senate
Barack Obama was 35 years old when he was elected to the Illinois State Senate in 1996. This marked the beginning of his political career and allowed him to advocate for various social issues.
Barack Obama turned 35 in 1996, the year he was elected to the Illinois State Senate. Are you older than Barack was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Delivered keynote address at the Democratic National Convention
Barack Obama was 43 years old when he delivered the keynote address at the Democratic National Convention in 2004. His speech garnered national attention and significantly boosted his political profile.
Barack Obama turned 43 in 2004, the year he delivered keynote address at the Democratic National Convention. Are you older than Barack was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Was elected as the 44th President of the United States
Barack Obama was 47 years old when he was elected as the 44th President of the United States in 2008. His election was a historic moment, as he became the first African American to hold the office.
Barack Obama turned 47 in 2008, the year he was elected as the 44th President of the United States. Are you older than Barack was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Was re-elected as President of the United States
Barack Obama was 51 years old when he was re-elected as President of the United States in 2012. This victory solidified his political influence and allowed him to continue implementing his policies.
Barack Obama turned 51 in 2012, the year he was re-elected as President of the United States. Are you older than Barack was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Published memoir 'A Promised Land'
Barack Obama was 59 years old when he published his memoir 'A Promised Land' in 2020. The book reflects on his early life, political career, and the challenges he faced during his presidency.
Barack Obama turned 59 in 2020, the year he published memoir 'A Promised Land'. Are you older than Barack was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Age by year
How old was Barack Obama in each year?
- 2026
- Barack Obama is 65 years old in 2026 and turned 65 on August 4, 2026.
- 1985
- Barack Obama was 23 at the start of 1985 and turned 24 on August 4, 1985. That year, he graduated from Columbia University.
- 1989
- Barack Obama was 27 at the start of 1989 and turned 28 on August 4, 1989. That year, he graduated from Harvard Law School.
- 2004
- Barack Obama was 42 at the start of 2004 and turned 43 on August 4, 2004. That year, he delivered keynote address at the Democratic National Convention.
- 2020
- Barack Obama was 58 at the start of 2020 and turned 59 on August 4, 2020. That year, he published memoir 'A Promised Land'.
Barack Obama's age in every year
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- 202664 → 65 years old
