Babec Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

Babec was a male silverback western lowland gorilla born on December 22, 1979, at Lincoln Park Zoo. He sired 8 offspring and was known for being the first gorilla fitted with a cardiac resynchronization therapy device. He struggled with heart failure-related health issues, requiring multiple surgeries, including the replacement of his CRT device. He lived at Birmingham Zoo until his euthanasia on April 11, 2008, due to declining health. Throughout his life, he received extensive veterinary care and adaptations to ensure his well-being.

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Zodiac Sign (Western)
Capricorn

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Capricorn

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
46 years, 23 days

Your next birthday is 341 days away.

Death Anniversary
Saturday, April 11, 2026

Next death anniversary is 86 days away.

Death Date
April 11, 2008

Place of Birth
Lincoln Park Zoo

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Chinese Zodiac Sign
Goat (羊)
Birth Number
4

Life Path Number
6
Name Number (Chaldean)
13 => 4

Name Number (Pythagorean)
4

December 22, 1979 Facts

Generation Group

Babec belongs to the Generation X group.


Place of Birth: Lincoln Park Zoo

Place of Death: Birmingham Zoo

Cause of Death: decline in health due to end-stage heart failure

Occupation: male silverback western lowland gorilla

Spouses: Madge

Children: 8 offspring

Employers: Birmingham Zoo | Lincoln Park Zoo | Cincinnati Zoo


Astrology Analysis

Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.

Ephemeris for December 22, 1979

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on December 22, 2025 Secondary Progressions for December 22, 2025
Sun 0 Capricorn 15 1 Capricorn 6 17 Aquarius 4
Moon 13 Aquarius 56 0 Aquarius 40 18 Libra 3
Mercury 14 Sagittarius 3 14 Sagittarius 45 28 Aquarius 54
Venus 29 Capricorn 55 27 Sagittarius 31 26 Pisces 5
Mars 11 Virgo 58 5 Capricorn 36 12 Virgo 21
Jupiter 10 Virgo 6 22 Cancer 32 7 Virgo 25
Saturn 27 Virgo 12 25 Pisces 36 26 Virgo 36
Uranus 23 Scorpio 38 28 Taurus 14 25 Scorpio 24
Neptune 20 Sagittarius 35 29 Pisces 24 22 Sagittarius 5
Pluto 21 Libra 27 2 Aquarius 26 21 Libra 43
Rahu 2 Virgo 23 12 Pisces 39 29 Leo 57
Ketu 2 Pisces 23 12 Virgo 39 29 Aquarius 57

Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)