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Dmitri Shostakovich Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at January 28, 2025 by BirthdayDBs Team

Dmitri Shostakovich Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac &  Family

Dmitri Shostakovich Facts

Full NameDmitri Shostakovich
BirthdateSeptember 25, 1906
Birth PlaceSaint Petersburg, Russia
Age (in 2025)118 Years Old
ZodiacLibra
OccupationComposer

Dmitri Shostakovich Age & Birthday

Dmitri Shostakovich is best known as Composer who has born on September 25, 1906 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Currently, Dmitri Shostakovich is 118 years, 4 months and 3 days old. Dmitri Shostakovich will celebrate 119th birthday on Thursday, 25th of September 2025. Below the countdown to Dmitri Shostakovich upcoming birthday.

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Dmitri Shostakovich Biography

About

Prominent and influential 20th-century composer who reflected the moods of Soviet life under Joseph Stalin in his works. His oeuvre included 15 symphonies, six concerti, 15 string quartets, a piano quintet, two piano trios, and the score for the film 'The First Echelon' from 1955-1956.

Before Fame

His graduation piece was also his breakthrough composition, 1926's First Symphony.

Trivia

He had a contentious relationship with the Soviet government, never being as passionate about Marxism as they would have preferred and often protesting the Stalin regime. However, this never hindered his piano playing or his compositions.

Family Life

He married Nina Varzar on May 13, 1932, then Margarita Kainova in July 1956, and finally, Irina Supinskaya in December 1962.

Associated With

He was heavily influenced by Igor Stravinsky and Sergei Prokofiev early on, before transitioning to a personally developed hybrid style with "Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District" from 1934.

Top Asked Questions about Dmitri Shostakovich

How old is Dmitri Shostakovich in 2025?

Dmitri Shostakovich is 118 years old today.

When was Dmitri Shostakovich born?

Dmitri Shostakovich was born on September 25, 1906 in Saint Petersburg, Russia.

What is Dmitri Shostakovich zodiac sign?

Dmitri Shostakovich zodiac sign is Libra.

What was Dmitri Shostakovich best known for?

Dmitri Shostakovich was best known as Composer.

Fun Facts about Dmitri Shostakovich's Birthday

Here's quick list of some fun facts about Dmitri Shostakovich's birthday you must know including detailed age calculation, western astrology, roman numeral, birthstone and birth flower.

  • Dmitri Shostakovich was born on Tuesday, 268th day / 39th week of 1906
  • Dmitri Shostakovich has Libra zodiac sign and Air element based on western astrology
  • Roman numeral of Dmitri Shostakovich birthday is XXV.IX.MCMVI
  • Dmitri Shostakovich's birthstone is Sapphire
  • Dmitri Shostakovich's birth flower is Morning glory that symbolize daintiness & love
  • Dmitri Shostakovich age in year is 118 years old
  • Dmitri Shostakovich age in month is 1420 months old
  • Dmitri Shostakovich age in day is 43225 days old
  • Dmitri Shostakovich age in hour is 1037400 hours old
  • Dmitri Shostakovich age in minute is 62244000 minutes old
  • Dmitri Shostakovich age in second is 3734640000 seconds old
  • Next Dmitri Shostakovich birthday is on Friday, September 25th 2026
  • Dmitri Shostakovich age in next birthday (2026) is 119 years old

Historical Events on Dmitri Shostakovich Birthday (September 25)

Below are historical events that coincided with Dmitri Shostakovich's birthday including important historical events as well as births and deaths of historical figures.

YearEvent
1962The People's Democratic Republic of Algeria is formally proclaimed. Ferhat Abbas is elected President of the provisional government.
1962The North Yemen Civil War begins when Abdullah al-Sallal dethrones the newly crowned Imam al-Badr and declares Yemen a republic under his presidency.
1963Lord Denning releases the UK government's official report on the Profumo affair.
1964The Mozambican War of Independence against Portugal begins.
1969The charter establishing the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation is signed.
1974Dr. Frank Jobe performs first ulnar collateral ligament replacement surgery (better known as Tommy John surgery) on baseball player Tommy John.
1977About 4,200 people take part in the first running of the Chicago Marathon.
1978PSA Flight 182, a Boeing 727, collides in mid-air with a Cessna 172 and crashes in San Diego, killing all 135 aboard Flight 182, both occupants of the Cessna, as well as seven people on the ground.
1981Belize joins the United Nations.
1983Thirty-eight IRA prisoners, armed with six handguns, hijack a prison meals lorry and smash their way out of the Maze Prison.
1987Fijian Governor-General Penaia Ganilau is overthrown in a coup d'Ă©tat led by Lieutenant colonel Sitiveni Rabuka.
1992NASA launches the Mars Observer. Eleven months later, the probe would fail while preparing for orbital insertion.
1998PauknAir Flight 4101, a British Aerospace 146, crashes near Melilla Airport in Melilla, Spain, killing 38 people.
2003The 8.3 Mw  Hokkaidƍ earthquake strikes just offshore Hokkaidƍ, Japan.
2018Bill Cosby is sentenced to three to ten years in prison for aggravated sexual assault.
1989The birth of Aldon Smith, American football player
1990The birth of Mao Asada, Japanese figure skater
1990The birth of Daria Strokous, Russian model, actress, and photographer
1991The birth of Emmy Clarke, American actress
1991The birth of Alessandro Crescenzi, Italian footballer
1991The birth of Calle JĂ€rnkrok, Swedish ice hockey player
1992The birth of Zoël Amberg, Swiss race car driver
1992The birth of Kerrod Holland, Australian rugby league player
1992The birth of Massimo Luongo, Australian footballer
1992The birth of Keauna McLaughlin, American figure skater
1992The birth of Ruslan Zhiganshin, Russian ice dancer
1993The birth of Toby Greene, Australian footballer
1995The birth of Todd Hazelwood, Australian race car driver
1996The birth of Anett Vilipuu, Estonian footballer
1996The birth of Yue Yuan, Chinese tennis player
2013The death of Choi In-ho, South Korean author and screenwriter (b. 1945)
2013The death of José Montoya, American poet and academic (b. 1932)
2013The death of Billy Mure, American guitarist and composer (b. 1915)
2013The death of Pablo Verani, Italian-Argentinian lawyer and politician (b. 1938)
2013The death of Bennet Wong, Canadian psychiatrist and academic, co-founded Haven Institute (b. 1930)
2014The death of Ulrick Chérubin, Haitian-Canadian educator and politician (b. 1943)
2014The death of Sulejman Tihić, Bosnian lawyer, judge, and politician (b. 1951)
2014The death of Dorothy Tyler-Odam, English high jumper (b. 1920)
2015The death of Claudio Baggini, Italian Roman Catholic prelate (b. 1936)
2015The death of John Galvin, American general (b. 1929)
2015The death of Tom Kelley, American baseball player and manager (b. 1944)
2015The death of Moti Kirschenbaum, Israeli journalist (b. 1939)
2016The death of José Fernåndez, Cuban-American baseball player (b. 1992)
2016The death of Arnold Palmer, American golfer (b. 1929)
2016The death of Nahid Hattar, Jordanian writer and political activist (b. 1960)

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