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Rob Atkinson

Rob Atkinson, English footballer

Born
April 29, 1987
Age in 2026
39
Zodiac sign
Taurus
Birth year
1987

About Rob Atkinson

Robert Atkinson may refer to: Robert Atkinson (architect) (1883–1952), English Art Deco architect Robert Atkinson (businessman) (1916–2015), British businessman and Royal Navy officer Robert Atkinson (footballer, born 1998), English professional footballer Robert Atkinson (MP), Member of Parliament for Appleby Robert Atkinson (philologist) (1839–1908), English scholar Robert D. Atkinson (born 1954), American economist Robert d'Escourt Atkinson (1898–1982), British astronomer R. Frank Atkinson (1869–1923), British architect Robert Jones Atkinson (1820–1871), American politician from the state of Ohio Robert P. Atkinson (1927–2012), bishop in the Episcopal Church Rob Atkinson (footballer, born 1987), English professional footballer Rob Atkinson (surgeon) (born 1947), Australian orthopaedic surgeon Bob Atkinson (footballer, born 1913) (1913–2006), Australian rules footballer Bob Atkinson (footballer, born 1930) (1930–2017), Australian rules footballer Bob Atkinson (police officer), Commissioner of the Queensland Police Service J. Robert Atkinson (1887–1964), founder of the Universal Braille Press in 1919 After some impressive performances, Atkinson was recalled to Barnsley following injuries to first team players Bobby Hassell, Paul Reid and Antony Kay. Atkinson played his first full game for the Oakwell based club on Boxing Day 2006, in a 1–0 win over Burnley.

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The world when Rob Atkinson was born

Rob Atkinson was born in 1987. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.

Culture in 1987

  • #1 song"Walk Like an Egyptian" – The Bangles
  • Top movieThe Last Emperor
  • Top TV showThe Cosby Show
  • Best-selling bookThe Bonfire of the Vanities – Tom Wolfe

Headlines and milestones

  • Major sports momentMike Tyson becomes undisputed heavyweight champion at age 20
  • Top headlineStock market crashes on Black Monday
  • Technology milestoneGIF format created
  • Defining fadSlap bracelets
  • Notable inventionGIF image format
  • World population5.03 billion

United States snapshot

  • U.S. leaderRonald Reagan
  • Sports championMinnesota Twins (World Series)
  • Also wonLos Angeles Lakers (NBA)
  • U.S. population242.3M

1987 versus 2026

These figures put everyday life in Rob Atkinson's birth year beside the site's latest United States snapshot.

Measure19872026
Gas$0.95$3.45/gal
Average home$85,600$435,000
Average income$30,970$67,500
Minimum wage$3.35$7.25/hr (federal)
Movie ticket$3.91$11.95
Postage stamp$0.22$0.73
Population242.3M341 million

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