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Rosa Parks
Rosa Parks was born on February 4, 1913 in Tuskegee, Alabama. She joined the NAACP at age 34 and received the NAACP's Spingarn Medal at 43.
Rosa Parks was born in 1913 and lived to age 92. Anyone born before 1913 is older than Rosa. Anyone over 92 is older than Rosa ever was.
Rosa Parks was born on February 4, 1913 in Tuskegee, Alabama and died on October 24, 2005 at the age of 92. Rosa would be 113 years old today.
Born
February 4, 1913
Died
October 24, 2005
World pop. at birth
~1.8B
Rosa's age at death
92
Your age
20
Are you older than Rosa Parks?
No — Rosa Parks was born in 1913. You were born in 2006, making you 93 years younger. Rosa lived to age 92. You are currently 20, so you are not yet older than Rosa was when she died.
At your age (20), Rosa hadn't yet reached her first major milestone. Rosa was 34 when she joined the NAACP — that's 14 years from now for you.
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Rosa's Life Timeline
Rosa Parks was born on February 4, 1913, in Tuskegee, Alabama. She grew up in a racially segregated society, where she experienced the harsh realities of discrimination from a young age. Parks was influenced by her mother and her education, which instilled in her a strong sense of justice and equality. Her early life experiences shaped her commitment to civil rights and social justice.
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Parks became a prominent figure in the civil rights movement when she refused to give up her seat to a white passenger on a Montgomery bus on December 1, 1955. This act of defiance led to her arrest and sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott, a pivotal event in the struggle for civil rights in the United States. Over the years, she worked alongside leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. and participated in various civil rights activities, including the founding of the Montgomery Improvement Association.
Rosa Parks continued to advocate for civil rights throughout her life, receiving numerous awards and honors for her contributions. She passed away on October 24, 2005, at the age of 92. Parks is remembered as a symbol of the fight against racial injustice and is often referred to as the 'mother of the civil rights movement.' Her legacy continues to inspire generations in the ongoing struggle for equality and justice.
Joined the NAACP
Rosa Parks was 34 years old when she joined the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) as a secretary. This role allowed her to become actively involved in the civil rights movement and advocate for racial equality.
Rosa Parks was 34 years old when she joined the NAACP in 1947. Are you older than Rosa was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott
Rosa Parks was 42 years old when she refused to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama. This courageous act led to the Montgomery Bus Boycott, a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement that challenged segregation laws.
Rosa Parks was 42 years old when she sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott in 1955. Are you older than Rosa was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Received the NAACP's Spingarn Medal
Rosa Parks was 43 years old when she received the NAACP's Spingarn Medal for her courageous actions and contributions to the civil rights movement. This award recognized her impact on the fight for racial equality.
Rosa Parks was 43 years old when she received the NAACP's Spingarn Medal in 1956. Are you older than Rosa was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Founded the Rosa and Raymond Parks Institute for Self Development
Rosa Parks was 61 years old when she founded the Rosa and Raymond Parks Institute for Self Development. This organization aimed to provide youth with educational opportunities and promote civil rights awareness.
Rosa Parks was 61 years old when she founded the Rosa and Raymond Parks Institute for Self Development in 1974. Are you older than Rosa was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Received the Congressional Gold Medal
Rosa Parks was 85 years old when she was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, one of the highest civilian honors in the United States. This recognition highlighted her lifelong dedication to civil rights and social justice.
Rosa Parks was 85 years old when she received the Congressional Gold Medal in 1998. Are you older than Rosa was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Passed away
Rosa Parks was 92 years old when she passed away on October 24, 2005. Her death marked the loss of a key figure in the civil rights movement, but her legacy continues to inspire activists around the world.
Rosa Parks was 92 years old when she passed away in 2005. Are you older than Rosa was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Age by Year
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| 1941 | 28 | |
| 1942 | 29 | |
| 1943 | 30 | |
| 1944 | 31 | |
| 1945 | 32 | |
| 1946 | 33 | |
| 1947 | 34 | joined the NAACP |
| 1948 | 35 | |
| 1949 | 36 | |
| 1950 | 37 | |
| 1951 | 38 | |
| 1952 | 39 | |
| 1953 | 40 | |
| 1954 | 41 | |
| 1955 | 42 | sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott |
| 1956 | 43 | received the NAACP's Spingarn Medal |
| 1957 | 44 | |
| 1958 | 45 | |
| 1959 | 46 | |
| 1960 | 47 | |
| 1961 | 48 | |
| 1962 | 49 | |
| 1963 | 50 | |
| 1964 | 51 | |
| 1965 | 52 | |
| 1966 | 53 | |
| 1967 | 54 | |
| 1968 | 55 | |
| 1969 | 56 | |
| 1970 | 57 | |
| 1971 | 58 | |
| 1972 | 59 | |
| 1973 | 60 | |
| 1974 | 61 | founded the Rosa and Raymond Parks Institute for Self Development |
| 1975 | 62 | |
| 1976 | 63 | |
| 1977 | 64 | |
| 1978 | 65 | |
| 1979 | 66 | |
| 1980 | 67 | |
| 1981 | 68 | |
| 1982 | 69 | |
| 1983 | 70 | |
| 1984 | 71 | |
| 1985 | 72 | |
| 1986 | 73 | |
| 1987 | 74 | |
| 1988 | 75 | |
| 1989 | 76 | |
| 1990 | 77 | |
| 1991 | 78 | |
| 1992 | 79 | |
| 1993 | 80 | |
| 1994 | 81 | |
| 1995 | 82 | |
| 1996 | 83 | |
| 1997 | 84 | |
| 1998 | 85 | received the Congressional Gold Medal |
| 1999 | 86 | |
| 2000 | 87 | |
| 2001 | 88 | |
| 2002 | 89 | |
| 2003 | 90 | |
| 2004 | 91 | |
| 2005 | 92 | passed away |
