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Isaac Asimov
Isaac Asimov was born on January 2, 1920 in Petrovichi, Russia. He published his first short story the year he turned 19, and introduced the Three Laws of Robotics the year he turned 22.
Isaac Asimov was born in 1920 and lived to age 72. Anyone born before 1920 is older than Isaac. Anyone over 72 is older than Isaac ever was.
Isaac Asimov was born on January 2, 1920 in Petrovichi, Russia and died on April 6, 1992 at the age of 72. Isaac would be 106 years old today.
Isaac Asimov would be 106 years old in 2026 and would have turned 106 on January 2, 2026. Isaac Asimov's age in every year ↓
Born
January 2, 1920
Died
April 6, 1992
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Isaac's age at death
72
Your age
20
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Isaac's Life Timeline
Isaac Asimov was born on January 2, 1920, in Petrovichi, Russia, and immigrated to the United States with his family when he was a young child. Growing up in Brooklyn, New York, he developed a passion for reading and writing from an early age, often working in his family's candy store. Asimov's early life was marked by a strong interest in science and literature, which would later define his prolific career as an author.
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Asimov was 21 years old when he published his first short story, 'Marooned Off Vesta,' in 1939, marking the beginning of a remarkable writing career. Over the next several decades, he became one of the most prolific authors of the 20th century, writing over 500 books across various genres, including science fiction, popular science, and history. His most notable works include the 'Foundation' series and the 'Robot' series, which introduced the famous Three Laws of Robotics in 1942. These concepts have had a lasting impact on the fields of robotics and artificial intelligence.
Isaac Asimov passed away on April 6, 1992, at the age of 72. His contributions to literature and science fiction have left an indelible mark on both genres, influencing countless writers and thinkers. Asimov's legacy continues to resonate in discussions about technology and ethics, particularly in the realm of artificial intelligence, where his ideas remain relevant today.
Published his first short story
Isaac Asimov was 19 years old when he published his first short story, 'Marooned Off Vesta,' in 1939. This marked the beginning of his illustrious writing career and established him as a notable figure in the science fiction genre.
Isaac Asimov turned 19 in 1939, the year he published his first short story. Are you older than Isaac was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Introduced the Three Laws of Robotics
Isaac Asimov was 22 years old when he introduced the Three Laws of Robotics in his short story 'Runaround.' This groundbreaking concept has significantly influenced the field of robotics and the ethical considerations surrounding artificial intelligence.
Isaac Asimov turned 22 in 1942, the year he introduced the Three Laws of Robotics. Are you older than Isaac was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Published the first Foundation novel
Isaac Asimov was 32 years old when he published 'Foundation,' the first novel in his acclaimed Foundation series. This work laid the groundwork for modern science fiction and explored themes of sociology and psychohistory.
Isaac Asimov turned 32 in 1952, the year he published the first Foundation novel. Are you older than Isaac was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Won the Hugo Award for Best All-Time Series
Isaac Asimov was 42 years old when he won the Hugo Award for Best All-Time Series for his Foundation series in 1966. This recognition solidified his status as a leading figure in science fiction literature.
Isaac Asimov turned 42 in 1962, the year he won the Hugo Award for Best All-Time Series. Are you older than Isaac was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Published 'I, Robot'
Isaac Asimov was 50 years old when he published 'I, Robot,' a collection of short stories that further explored his Three Laws of Robotics. This book has become a cornerstone of science fiction literature.
Isaac Asimov turned 50 in 1970, the year he published 'I, Robot'. Are you older than Isaac was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Passed away
Isaac Asimov was 72 years old when he passed away on April 6, 1992. His extensive body of work and innovative ideas continue to influence writers and thinkers in science fiction and beyond.
Isaac Asimov turned 72 in 1992, the year he passed away. Are you older than Isaac was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Age by year
How old was Isaac Asimov in each year?
- 2026
- Isaac Asimov would be 106 years old in 2026 and would have turned 106 on January 2, 2026.
- 1939
- Isaac Asimov was 18 at the start of 1939 and turned 19 on January 2, 1939. That year, he published his first short story.
- 1942
- Isaac Asimov was 21 at the start of 1942 and turned 22 on January 2, 1942. That year, he introduced the Three Laws of Robotics.
- 1952
- Isaac Asimov was 31 at the start of 1952 and turned 32 on January 2, 1952. That year, he published the first Foundation novel.
- 1962
- Isaac Asimov was 41 at the start of 1962 and turned 42 on January 2, 1962. That year, he won the Hugo Award for Best All-Time Series.
- 1970
- Isaac Asimov was 49 at the start of 1970 and turned 50 on January 2, 1970. That year, he published 'I, Robot'.
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