Edward MacDowell Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at April 28, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

Edward MacDowell Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac & Family

Edward MacDowell Facts

Full Name	Edward MacDowell
Birthdate	December 18, 1860
Birth Place	New York
Age (in 2024)	163 Years Old
Zodiac	Sagittarius
Occupation	Composer

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Edward MacDowell Age & Birthday

Edward MacDowell is best known as Composer who has born on December 18, 1860 in New York. Currently, Edward MacDowell is 163 years, 4 months and 10 days old. Edward MacDowell will celebrate 164th birthday on Wednesday, 18th of December 2024. Below the countdown to Edward MacDowell upcoming birthday.

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Edward MacDowell Biography

About

Romantic-era composer and pianist best remembered for "Woodland Sketches," "Sea Pieces," "New England Idylls," and other piano suites. His most popular piece was "To a Wild Rose" from "Woodland Sketches." He sometimes worked under the pseudonym Edgar Thorn.

Before Fame

He was first instructed on piano by Colombian violinist Juan Buitrago. He was also trained by Venezuelan pianist and composer Teresa Carreño.

Trivia

He was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Letters in 1904, part of the first group of Americans to be honored in this way.

Family Life

His family relocated to Paris in 1877, enabling him to attend the Paris Conservatoire. He married Marian Griswold Nevins, one of his piano students, in 1884.

Associated With

His career was ended after a Hansom cab ran over him in 1904, causing him to suffer from dementia and lost mental capabilities. His family was helped by a Mendelssohn Glee Club fundraiser. Many contributed, including former President Grover Cleveland.

Top Asked Questions about Edward MacDowell

How old is Edward MacDowell in 2024?

Edward MacDowell is 163 years old today.

When was Edward MacDowell born?

Edward MacDowell was born on December 18, 1860 in New York.

What is Edward MacDowell zodiac sign?

Edward MacDowell zodiac sign is Sagittarius.

What was Edward MacDowell best known for?

Edward MacDowell was best known as Composer.

Fun Facts about Edward MacDowell's Birthday

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

Edward MacDowell was born on Tuesday, 353^rd day / 51^st week of 1860
Edward MacDowell has Sagittarius zodiac sign and Fire element based on western astrology
Roman numeral of Edward MacDowell birthday is XVIII.XII.MDCCCLX
Edward MacDowell's birthstone is Turquoise
Edward MacDowell's birth flower is Narcissus that symbolize sweetness, self-esteem & vanity
Edward MacDowell age in year is 163 years old
Edward MacDowell age in month is 1960 months old
Edward MacDowell age in day is 59666 days old
Edward MacDowell age in hour is 1431984 hours old
Edward MacDowell age in minute is 85919040 minutes old
Edward MacDowell age in second is 5155142400 seconds old
Next Edward MacDowell birthday is on Thursday, December 18th 2025
Edward MacDowell age in next birthday (2025) is 164 years old

Historical Events on Edward MacDowell Birthday (December 18)

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

Year	Event
1973	Soviet Soyuz Programme: Soyuz 13, crewed by cosmonauts Valentin Lebedev and Pyotr Klimuk, is launched from Baikonur in the Soviet Union.
1977	United Airlines Flight 2860 crashes near Kaysville, Utah, killing all three crew members on board.
1977	SA de Transport Aérien Flight 730 crashes near Madeira Airport in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, killing 36.
1981	First flight of the Russian heavy strategic bomber Tu-160, the world's largest combat aircraft, largest supersonic aircraft and largest variable-sweep wing aircraft built.
1995	A Lockheed L-188 Electra crashes in Jamba, Cuando Cubango, Angola, killing 141 people.
1999	NASA launches into orbit the Terra platform carrying five Earth Observation instruments, including ASTER, CERES, MISR, MODIS and MOPITT.
2002	California gubernatorial recall: Then Governor of California Gray Davis announces that the state would face a record budget deficit of $35 billion, roughly double the figure reported during his reelection campaign one month earlier.
2005	The Chadian Civil War begins when rebel groups, allegedly backed by neighbouring Sudan, launch an attack in Adré.
2006	The first of a series of floods strikes Malaysia. The death toll of all flooding is at least 118, with over 400,000 people displaced.
2006	United Arab Emirates holds its first-ever elections.
2015	Kellingley Colliery, the last deep coal mine in Great Britain, closes.
2017	Amtrak Cascades passenger train 501, derailed near DuPont, Washington, a city in United States near Olympia, Washington killing six people, and injuring 70 others.
2018	List of bolides: A meteor exploded over the Bering Sea with a force over 10 times greater than the atomic bomb that destroyed Hiroshima in 1945.
2019	The United States House of Representatives impeaches Donald Trump for the first time.
2022	Argentina win the 2022 FIFA World Cup final, defeating title holders France 4-2 on penalties following a 3-3 draw after extra time.
1989	The birth of Ashley Benson, American actress and singer
1990	The birth of Sierra Kay, American singer-songwriter
1990	The birth of Victor Hedman, Swedish ice hockey defenceman
1991	The birth of Marcus Butler, English internet celebrity
1992	The birth of Bridgit Mendler, American singer, songwriter and actress
1992	The birth of Ryan Crouser, American shot putter
1993	The birth of Byron Buxton, American baseball player
1993	The birth of Thomas Lam, Finnish professional football defender
1994	The birth of Natália Kelly, American-Austrian singer
1994	The birth of Gerard Gumbau, Spanish professional footballer
1995	The birth of Barbora Krejčíková, Czech tennis player
1997	The birth of Ronald Acuña Jr., Venezuelan baseball player
2000	The birth of Korapat Kirdpan, Thai actor and singer
2000	The birth of Travon Walker, American football player
2001	The birth of Billie Eilish, American singer
2012	The death of Anatoliy Zayaev, Ukrainian footballer, coach, and manager (b. 1931)
2013	The death of Ken Hutcherson, American football player (b. 1952)
2013	The death of Graham Mackay, South African-English businessman (b. 1949)
2014	The death of Donald J. Albosta, American soldier and politician (b. 1925)
2014	The death of Gideon Ben-Yisrael, Israeli soldier and politician (b. 1923)
2014	The death of Larry Henley, American singer-songwriter (b. 1937)
2014	The death of Virna Lisi, Italian actress (b. 1936)
2014	The death of Mandy Rice-Davies, English model and actress (b. 1944)
2014	The death of Robert Simpson, American meteorologist and author (b. 1912)
2015	The death of Luc Brewaeys, Belgian pianist, composer, and conductor (b. 1959)
2015	The death of Helge Solum Larsen, Norwegian businessman and politician (b. 1969)
2016	The death of Zsa Zsa Gabor, Hungarian-American actress and socialite (b. 1917)
2017	The death of Kim Jong-hyun, South Korean singer (b. 1990)
2020	The death of Jerry Relph, American politician and member of the Minnesota Senate (b. 1944)
2021	The death of Sayaka Kanda, Japanese actress and singer (b. 1986)

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