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John Hinckley, born on May 29, 1955 in Ardmore, Oklahoma, USA

The Human

  • Who is John Hinckley?
    John Hinckley is a human born in the United States of America in the early months of 1955. The sex at birth is presumed to be male.
  • What is the origin of the first name John?
    John is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, coming from the name Yohanan meaning "Yahweh has been gracious" or "graced by Yahweh." It is one of the most common Christian names, given in honor of Saint John the Baptist and Saint John the Apostle. It has been a perennially popular name across the English-speaking world and many other cultures.
  • What's the history of this record on The Population Project?
    This record was created on July 13, 2025 on The Population Project. It hasn't been edited since then.

The Context

  • What was the context in the United States of America in 1955?
    Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama, leading to the Montgomery Bus Boycott, a pivotal event in the civil rights movement. The Disneyland theme park opened in Anaheim, California, becoming a cultural landmark and symbolizing American entertainment innovation. The polio vaccine, developed by Dr. Jonas Salk, began nationwide distribution, marking a significant advancement in public health and the eventual eradication of polio in the United States.
  • They were born in 1955
    John Roberts Jr - American jurist
    Janice Dickinson - American model, television personality, and businesswoman.
    Christopher McDonald - American film, television, theatre and voice actor.

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    Hans,

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    Johano,

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Details
  • Sex at Birth:
    Male
  • Full Name:
    JOHN HINCKLEY
  • Reference Country:
    United States of America
  • Date of birth:
    May 29, 1955
  • Age:
    70
  • Country of Birth:
    United States of America
  • Place of Birth:
    Ardmore, Oklahoma
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