Donald Rumsfeld Age and Birth Date
Donald Rumsfeld was born on July 9, 1932, in Chicago, Illinois. His age is calculated from this date and changes every year on his birthday.
Age During Government Service
He served as the youngest Secretary of Defense in U.S. history when he took office at age 43 in 1975. He returned to the same role at age 74 in 2001, serving until 2006.
Later Years and Death
Rumsfeld lived to age 88 before his death on June 29, 2021. His age at death reflected a long career in business and public service.
