when bob ross was born
Facts about Bob Ross 1: place of birth. Ross was born in Daytona Beach, Florida on 29 October 1942. Ross had an accident which made him lost part of his left index finger when he worked as a carpenter along with his father. However, this condition did not stop him to become a wonderful painter. Facts about Bob Ross 2: military career. Ross also had a military career. When he was 18 years old, he went to United States Air Force.