Emil Gilels Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at December 13, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

Emil Gilels Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac & Family

Emil Gilels Facts

Full Name	Emil Gilels
Birthdate	October 19, 1916
Birth Place	Russia
Age (in 2024)	108 Years Old
Zodiac	Libra
Occupation	Pianist

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Emil Gilels Age & Birthday

Emil Gilels is best known as Pianist who has born on October 19, 1916 in Russia. Currently, Emil Gilels is 108 years, 1 months and 25 days old. Emil Gilels will celebrate 109th birthday on Sunday, 19th of October 2025. Below the countdown to Emil Gilels upcoming birthday.

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Emil Gilels Biography

About

One of the 20th century's greatest pianists. He was a Soviet loyalist in public, but privately, he had reservations about the regime.

Before Fame

His technique was established early on by his first teacher, Yakov Tkach, who was strict about scales and practice.

Trivia

He won the 1938 Ysaÿe International Festival in Brussels, the jury of which was headed by luminaries like Arthur Rubinstein and Arthur Bliss.

Family Life

He married Fariset (Lala) Hutsistova in 1947. Their daughter, Elena, also became an acclaimed pianist.

Associated With

He had a wildly acclaimed 1955 American debut in Philadelphia alongside Eugene Ormandy.

Top Asked Questions about Emil Gilels

How old is Emil Gilels in 2024?

Emil Gilels is 108 years old today.

When was Emil Gilels born?

Emil Gilels was born on October 19, 1916 in Russia.

What is Emil Gilels zodiac sign?

Emil Gilels zodiac sign is Libra.

What was Emil Gilels best known for?

Emil Gilels was best known as Pianist.

Fun Facts about Emil Gilels's Birthday

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

Emil Gilels was born on Thursday, 293^rd day / 42^nd week of 1916
Emil Gilels has Libra zodiac sign and Air element based on western astrology
Roman numeral of Emil Gilels birthday is XIX.X.MCMXVI
Emil Gilels's birthstone is Opal
Emil Gilels's birth flower is Calendula that symbolize winning grace, protection, comfort, healing & lovable
Emil Gilels age in year is 108 years old
Emil Gilels age in month is 1297 months old
Emil Gilels age in day is 39502 days old
Emil Gilels age in hour is 948048 hours old
Emil Gilels age in minute is 56882880 minutes old
Emil Gilels age in second is 3412972800 seconds old
Next Emil Gilels birthday is on Sunday, October 19th 2025
Emil Gilels age in next birthday (2025) is 109 years old

Historical Events on Emil Gilels Birthday (October 19)

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

Year	Event
1974	Niue becomes a self-governing colony of New Zealand.
1984	A Roman Catholic priest, Jerzy Popiełuszko, associated with the Solidarity Union, is killed by three agents of the Polish Communist internal intelligence agency.
1986	The president of Mozambique and a prominent leader of FRELIMO, along with 33 others, die when their aircraft crashes into the Lebombo Mountains.
1987	The United States Navy conducts Operation Nimble Archer, an attack on two Iranian oil platforms in the Persian Gulf.
1987	Black Monday: The Dow Jones Industrial Average falls by 22%, 508 points.
1988	The British government imposes a broadcasting ban on television and radio interviews with members of Sinn Féin and eleven Irish republican and Ulster loyalist paramilitary groups.
1989	The convictions of the Guildford Four are quashed by the Court of Appeal of England and Wales, after they had spent 15 years in prison.
2001	SIEV X, an Indonesian fishing boat en route to Christmas Island, carrying over 400 migrants, sinks in international waters with the loss of 353 people.
2003	Mother Teresa is beatified by Pope John Paul II.
2004	Thirteen people are killed when Corporate Airlines Flight 5966 crashes in Adair County, Missouri, whilst on approach to Kirksville Regional Airport.
2005	Saddam Hussein goes on trial in Baghdad for crimes against humanity.
2005	Hurricane Wilma becomes the most intense Atlantic hurricane on record with a minimum pressure of 882 mb.
2012	A bomb explosion kills eight people and injures 110 more in Lebanon.
2013	One hundred and five people are injured in a train crash in Buenos Aires.
2019	Members of Parliament met at the House of Lords to discuss the United Kingdom’s Brexit deal, this was the first Saturday sitting in Parliament since 3 April 1982 during the Falklands War.
1988	The birth of Chris Lawrence, Australian rugby league player
1989	The birth of James Gavet, New Zealand rugby league player
1989	The birth of Miroslav Stoch, Slovakian footballer
1989	The birth of Rakuto Tochihara, Japanese actor
1989	The birth of Janine Tugonon, Filipino model and television host
1990	The birth of Tom Kilbey, English footballer
1990	The birth of Endō Shōta, Japanese sumo wrestler
1990	The birth of Janet Leon, Swedish singer-songwriter and dancer
1991	The birth of Colton Dixon, American singer-songwriter and pianist
1992	The birth of Shiho, Japanese actress and model
1993	The birth of Abby Sunderland, American sailor
1994	The birth of Agnė Sereikaitė, Lithuanian speed skater
1995	The birth of Sammis Reyes, Chilean basketball and American football player
1996	The birth of Bernadeth Pons, Filipino volleyball athlete
1999	The birth of Carlotta Truman, German singer-songwriter
2013	The death of Ronald Shannon Jackson, American drummer and composer (b. 1940)
2013	The death of Mikihiko Renjō, Japanese author (b. 1948)
2013	The death of Mahmoud Zoufonoun, Iranian-American violinist and composer (b. 1920)
2014	The death of John Holt, Jamaican singer-songwriter (b. 1947)
2014	The death of Stephen Paulus, American composer (b. 1949)
2014	The death of Raphael Ravenscroft, English saxophonist and composer (b. 1954)
2014	The death of Serena Shim, Lebanese-American journalist (b. 1984)
2015	The death of Bill Daley, American football player and sportscaster (b. 1919)
2015	The death of Fleming Mackell, Canadian ice hockey player and singer (b. 1929)
2015	The death of Ali Treki, Libyan politician and diplomat, Libyan Minister of Foreign Affairs (b. 1938)
2016	The death of Phil Chess, Czech-American record producer, co-founded Chess Records (b. 1921)
2016	The death of Giovanni Steffè, Italian rower (b. 1928)
2017	The death of Umberto Lenzi, Italian film director (b. 1931)
2019	The death of Deborah Orr, Scottish journalist (b. 1962)
2021	The death of Jack Angel, American voice actor (b. 1930)

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