Birth Name: Wim Ruska
Occupation: Martial Artist
Place Of Birth: Netherlands
Date Of Birth: August 29, 1940
Date Of Death: February 14, 2015
Cause Of Death: N/A
Ethnicity: White
Nationality: Dutch
Wim Ruska was born on the 29th of August, 1940. He was best known for being a Martial Artist. Olympic judo champion who won two gold medals at the 1972 Olympics in the 92 kg and open weight classes.
Wim Ruska was born in Netherlands. He traveled to Japan at age 20 to learn judo from the masters. He participated in the 1972 Olympics that were overshadowed by a tragic terrorist attack days before.
Wim Ruska was a Virgo and was born in the Silent Generation.
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Childhood
Wim Ruska was born in 1940s. The early 1940s were dominated by World War II. Following the end of the war, it was the start of the Baby Boomer years and technology advancements such as the jet engine, nuclear fusion, radar, rocket technology and others later became the starting points for Space Exploration and Improved Air Travel. The 40s also brought us the Slinky, Velcro, Jeep, Tupperware and Frisbee. Discover what happened on this day.
Wim Ruska is part of the Silent Generation, which followed after the G.I. Generation. As young adults during the McCarthy Era, many members of this generation felt it was dangerous to speak out. They were too young to see action in World War II and too old to participate in the fun of the Summer of Love.
Education
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Family
Wim Ruska’s mother’s name is unknown at this time and his father’s name is under review. We will continue to update information on Wim Ruska’s parents.
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Personal Life
Like many famous people and celebrities, Wim Ruska kept his personal life private. Once more details are available, we will update this section.
Wim Ruska was born in the Year of the Dragon.
Fast Facts
| REAL NAME: | Wim Ruska |
| NICKNAME: | Wim |
| RELIGION: | Unknown |
| AGE GENERATION: | Silent Generation |
| BIRTH SIGN: | Virgo |
| BIRTH DAY: | Thursday |
| DEATH DAY: | Saturday |
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Horoscope
Zodiac Sign: Wim Ruska was a Virgo. People of this zodiac sign like animals, healthy food, nature, cleanliness, and dislike rudeness and asking for help. The strengths of this sign are being loyal, analytical, kind, hardworking, practical, while weaknesses can be shyness, overly critical of self and others, all work and no play. The greatest overall compatibility with Virgo is Pisces and Cancer.
Chinese Zodiac: Wim Ruska was born in the Year of the Dragon. People born under this sign are energetic and excitable. They hate hypocrisy and gossip and can sometimes be a bit arrogant and impatient.
Ruling Planet: Wim Ruska had a ruling planet of Mercury and has a ruling planet of Mercury and by astrological associations Wednesday is ruled by Mercury. In Astrology, Mercury is the planet that rules our mindset. People who are born with Mercury as the ruling planet have communication skills, intellect and cleverness.
Wim Ruska’s birth sign is Virgo and he had a ruling planet of Mercury.
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