Gene Chandler Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at December 13, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

Gene Chandler Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac & Family

Gene Chandler Facts

Full Name	Gene Chandler
Birthdate	July 06, 1937
Birth Place	Chicago, IL
Age (in 2024)	87 Years Old
Zodiac	Cancer
Occupation	R&B Singer

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Gene Chandler Age & Birthday

Gene Chandler is best known as R&B Singer who has born on July 06, 1937 in Chicago, IL. Currently, Gene Chandler is 87 years, 5 months and 7 days old. Gene Chandler will celebrate 88th birthday on Sunday, 6th of July 2025. Below the countdown to Gene Chandler upcoming birthday.

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Gene Chandler Biography

About

American R&B singer and record producer best known for his soul hits like "Duke Of Earl" and "Groovy Situation." The "Duke of Earl" charted at #1 in both the US and UK in 1962,

Before Fame

He began performing in the early 1950s with groups like The Gaytones and The Dukays. He also served in the U.S. Army between 1957 and 1960.

Trivia

He created a character to accompany his hit song "The Duke of Earl." He wore a cape, monocle, and top hat and carried a cane.

Family Life

He grew up in Chicago, Illinois, where he first became involved in the music scene.

Associated With

He collaborated with Curtis Mayfield on several recordings throughout his career.

Top Asked Questions about Gene Chandler

How old is Gene Chandler in 2024?

Gene Chandler is 87 years old today.

When was Gene Chandler born?

Gene Chandler was born on July 06, 1937 in Chicago, IL.

What is Gene Chandler zodiac sign?

Gene Chandler zodiac sign is Cancer.

What was Gene Chandler best known for?

Gene Chandler was best known as R&B Singer.

Fun Facts about Gene Chandler's Birthday

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

Gene Chandler was born on Tuesday, 187^th day / 27^th week of 1937
Gene Chandler has Cancer zodiac sign and Water element based on western astrology
Roman numeral of Gene Chandler birthday is VI.VII.MCMXXXVII
Gene Chandler's birthstone is Ruby
Gene Chandler's birth flower is Water Lily that symbolize joyful, fickleness, sweet & magic
Gene Chandler age in year is 87 years old
Gene Chandler age in month is 1049 months old
Gene Chandler age in day is 31937 days old
Gene Chandler age in hour is 766488 hours old
Gene Chandler age in minute is 45989280 minutes old
Gene Chandler age in second is 2759356800 seconds old
Next Gene Chandler birthday is on Sunday, July 6th 2025
Gene Chandler age in next birthday (2025) is 88 years old
Learn more interesting facts about July 06, 1937 birthday

Historical Events on Gene Chandler Birthday (July 06)

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

Year	Event
1967	Nigerian Civil War: Nigerian forces invade Biafra, beginning the war.
1975	The Comoros declares independence from France.
1982	While attempting to return to Sheremetyevo International Airport, an Ilyushin Il-62 operating as Aeroflot Flight 411 crashes near Mendeleyevo, Moscow Oblast, killing all 90 people on board.
1988	The Piper Alpha drilling platform in the North Sea is destroyed by explosions and fires. One hundred sixty-seven oil workers are killed, making it the world's worst offshore oil disaster in terms of direct loss of life.
1989	The Tel Aviv-Jerusalem bus 405 suicide attack: Sixteen bus passengers are killed when a member of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad took control of the bus and drove it over a cliff.
1995	In the Bosnian War, under the command of General Ratko Mladić, Serbia begins its attack on the Bosnian town of Srebrenica.
1996	A McDonnell Douglas MD-88 operating as Delta Air Lines Flight 1288 experiences a turbine engine failure during takeoff from Pensacola International Airport, killing two and injuring five of the 147 people on board.
1997	The Troubles: In response to the Drumcree dispute, five days of mass protests, riots and gun battles begin in Irish nationalist districts of Northern Ireland.
1998	Hong Kong International Airport opens in Chek Lap Kok, Hong Kong, replacing Kai Tak Airport as the city's international airport.
2003	The 70-metre Yevpatoria Planetary Radar sends a METI message (Cosmic Call 2) to five stars: Hip 4872, HD 245409, 55 Cancri (HD 75732), HD 10307 and 47 Ursae Majoris (HD 95128). The messages will arrive to these stars in 2036, 2040, 2044, and 2049, respectively.
2006	The Nathu La pass between India and China, sealed during the Sino-Indian War, re-opens for trade after 44 years.
2013	At least 42 people are killed in a shooting at a school in Yobe State, Nigeria.
2013	A Boeing 777 operating as Asiana Airlines Flight 214 crashes at San Francisco International Airport, killing three and injuring 181 of the 307 people on board.
2013	A 73-car oil train derails in the town of Lac-Mégantic, Quebec and explodes into flames, killing at least 47 people and destroying more than 30 buildings in the town's central area.
2022	The Georgia Guidestones, a monument in the United States, are heavily damaged in a bombing, and are dismantled later the same day.
1981	The birth of Roman Shirokov, Russian footballer
1982	The birth of Brandon Jacobs, American football player
1982	The birth of Misty Upham, American actress (d. 2014)
1983	The birth of Gregory Smith, Canadian actor, director, and producer
1984	The birth of Zhang Hao, Chinese figure skater
1985	The birth of Ranveer Singh, Indian film actor
1986	The birth of David Karp, American businessman, founded Tumblr
1987	The birth of Sophie Auster, American singer-songwriter and actress
1987	The birth of Manteo Mitchell, American runner
1987	The birth of Kate Nash, English singer-songwriter, guitarist, and actress
1987	The birth of Caroline Trentini, Brazilian model
1988	The birth of Kevin Fickentscher, Swiss footballer
1990	The birth of Magaye Gueye, French footballer
1992	The birth of Na-Lae Han, South Korean tennis player
1992	The birth of Manny Machado, Dominican-American baseball player
2009	The death of Robert McNamara, American businessman and politician, 8th United States Secretary of Defense (b. 1916)
2010	The death of Harvey Fuqua, American singer-songwriter and producer (b. 1929)
2011	The death of Carly Hibberd, Australian road racing cyclist (b. 1985)
2012	The death of Hani al-Hassan, Palestinian engineer and politician (b. 1939)
2013	The death of Lo Hsing Han, Burmese businessman, co-founded Asia World (b. 1935)
2014	The death of Alan J. Dixon, American soldier, lawyer, and politician, 34th Illinois Secretary of State (b. 1927)
2015	The death of Jerry Weintraub, American film producer, and talent agent (b. 1937)
2018	The death of Shoko Asahara, founder of Japanese cult group Aum Shinrikyo (b. 1955)
2019	The death of João Gilberto, Brazilian singer-songwriter and guitarist, pioneer of bossa nova music style (b. 1931)
2020	The death of Charlie Daniels, American singer-songwriter, fiddle-player and guitarist (b. 1936)
2020	The death of Mary Kay Letourneau, American child rapist (b. 1962)
2020	The death of Ennio Morricone, Italian composer, orchestrator, conductor, and trumpet player (b. 1928)
2022	The death of James Caan, American actor (b. 1940)
2022	The death of Arnaldo Pambianco, Italian former professional road racing cyclist (b. 1935)
2022	The death of Norah Vincent, American writer (b. 1968)

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