Emil Gilels Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts
Updated at November 17, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team
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, 0 months and 29 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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-- days-- hours-- minutes-- secondsEmil 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, 293rd day / 42nd 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 1296 months old
- Emil Gilels age in day is 39476 days old
- Emil Gilels age in hour is 947424 hours old
- Emil Gilels age in minute is 56845440 minutes old
- Emil Gilels age in second is 3410726400 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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