David O. McKay, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

David O. McKay

President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Date of Birth: 08-Sep-1873

Place of Birth: Utah, United States

Date of Death: 18-Jan-1970

Profession: teacher, prophet

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

David Oman McKay (September 8, 1873 – January 18, 1970) was an American religious leader and educator who served as the ninth president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from 1951 until his death in 1970.
Ordained an apostle and member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in 1906, McKay was a general authority for nearly 64 years, longer than anyone else in LDS Church history, except Eldred G.
Smith (though Smith was not active as a general authority for many years).