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

Updated at December 12, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

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

Gene Krupa Facts

Full NameGene Krupa
BirthdateJanuary 15, 1909
Birth PlaceChicago, IL
Age (in 2024)115 Years Old
ZodiacCapricorn
OccupationDrummer

Gene Krupa Age & Birthday

Gene Krupa is best known as Drummer who has born on January 15, 1909 in Chicago, IL. Currently, Gene Krupa is 115 years, 10 months and 28 days old. Gene Krupa will celebrate 116th birthday on Wednesday, 15th of January 2025. Below the countdown to Gene Krupa upcoming birthday.

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Gene Krupa Biography

About

Jazz drummer who worked with many seminal artists, including Tommy Dorsey. He started recording in the late 1920s with Red McKenzie, among others.

Before Fame

He went against his parents' wishes for him to become a priest; he pursued a musical career instead.

Trivia

His playing has influenced many artists, including John Bonham and Keith Moon.

Family Life

He married Ethel McGuire in 1934 and, after their divorce in 1942, he remarried in 1946, and then married Patty Bowler in 1959.

Associated With

In the 1930s, he was featured among other artists, including Benny Goodman, in a series of jazz sides recorded for and issued on Columbia Records.

Top Asked Questions about Gene Krupa

How old is Gene Krupa in 2024?

Gene Krupa is 115 years old today.

When was Gene Krupa born?

Gene Krupa was born on January 15, 1909 in Chicago, IL.

What is Gene Krupa zodiac sign?

Gene Krupa zodiac sign is Capricorn.

What was Gene Krupa best known for?

Gene Krupa was best known as Drummer.

Fun Facts about Gene Krupa's Birthday

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

  • Gene Krupa was born on Friday, 15th day / 02nd week of 1909
  • Gene Krupa has Capricorn zodiac sign and Earth element based on western astrology
  • Roman numeral of Gene Krupa birthday is XV.I.MCMIX
  • Gene Krupa's birthstone is Garnet
  • Gene Krupa's birth flower is Carnation that symbolize fascination, distinction & love
  • Gene Krupa age in year is 115 years old
  • Gene Krupa age in month is 1390 months old
  • Gene Krupa age in day is 42335 days old
  • Gene Krupa age in hour is 1016040 hours old
  • Gene Krupa age in minute is 60962400 minutes old
  • Gene Krupa age in second is 3657744000 seconds old
  • Next Gene Krupa birthday is on Wednesday, January 15th 2025
  • Gene Krupa age in next birthday (2025) is 116 years old

Historical Events on Gene Krupa Birthday (January 15)

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

YearEvent
1991The United Nations deadline for the withdrawal of Iraqi forces from occupied Kuwait expires, preparing the way for the start of Operation Desert Storm.
1991Elizabeth II, in her capacity as Queen of Australia, signs letters patent allowing Australia to become the first Commonwealth realm to institute its own Victoria Cross in its honours system.
2001Wikipedia, a free wiki content encyclopedia, goes online.
2005ESA's SMART-1 lunar orbiter discovers elements such as calcium, aluminum, silicon, iron, and other surface elements on the Moon.
2009US Airways Flight 1549 ditches safely in the Hudson River after the plane collides with birds less than two minutes after take-off. This becomes known as "The Miracle on the Hudson" as all 155 people on board were rescued.
2013A train carrying Egyptian Army recruits derails near Giza, Greater Cairo, killing 19 and injuring 120 others.
2015The Swiss National Bank abandons the cap on the Swiss franc's value relative to the euro, causing turmoil in international financial markets.
2016The Kenyan Army suffers its worst defeat ever in a battle with Al-Shabaab Islamic insurgents in El-Adde, Somalia. An estimated 150 Kenyan soldiers are killed in the battle.
2018British multinational construction and facilities management services company Carillion went into liquidation – officially, "the largest ever trading liquidation in the UK"
2019Somali militants attack the DusitD2 hotel in Nairobi, Kenya killing at least 21 people and injuring 19.
2019Theresa May's UK government suffers the biggest government defeat in modern times, when 432 MPs voting against the proposed European Union withdrawal agreement, giving her opponents a majority of 230.
2020The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare confirms the first case of COVID-19 in Japan.
2021A 6.2-magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia's Sulawesi island killing at least 105 and injuring 3,369 people.
2022The Hunga Tonga-Hunga Haʻapai volcano erupts, cutting off communications with Tonga and causing a tsunami across the Pacific.
2023Yeti Airlines Flight 691 crashes near Pokhara International Airport, of the 72 persons on board, no one is believed to have survived.
1988The birth of Daniel Caligiuri, German footballer
1988The birth of Skrillex, American DJ and producer
1989The birth of Alexei Cherepanov, Russian ice hockey player (d. 2008)
1989The birth of Nicole Ross, American Olympic foil fencer
1990The birth of Robert Trznadel, Polish footballer
1991The birth of Marc Bartra, Spanish footballer
1991The birth of Nicolai JĂžrgensen, Danish footballer
1991The birth of Darya Klishina, Russian long jumper
1991The birth of James Mitchell, Australian basketball player
1992The birth of Joël Veltman, Dutch footballer
1993The birth of Kadeem Allen, American basketball player
1996The birth of Dove Cameron, American actress and singer
1996The birth of Deebo Samuel, American football player
1998The birth of Alexandra Eade, Australian artistic gymnast
2004The birth of Grace VanderWaal, American singer-songwriter
2014The death of John Dobson, Chinese-American astronomer and author (b. 1915)
2014The death of Roger Lloyd-Pack, English actor (b. 1944)
2015The death of Ervin Drake, American songwriter and composer (b. 1919)
2015The death of Kim Fowley, American singer-songwriter, producer, and manager (b. 1939)
2015The death of Ray Nagel, American football player and coach (b. 1927)
2016The death of Francisco X. AlarcĂłn, American poet and educator (b. 1954)
2016The death of Ken Judge, Australian footballer and coach (b. 1958)
2016The death of Manuel VelĂĄzquez, Spanish footballer (b. 1943)
2017The death of Jimmy Snuka, Fijian professional wrestler (b. 1943)
2018The death of Dolores O'Riordan, Irish pop singer (b. 1971)
2019The death of Carol Channing, American actress (b. 1921)
2019The death of Ida Kleijnen, Dutch chef (b. 1936)
2020The death of Rocky Johnson, Canadian professional wrestler (b. 1944)
2020The death of Lloyd Cowan, British athlete and coach (b. 1962)
2022The death of Alexa McDonough, first female politician to lead a major provincial political party in Canada, former leader of the federal New Democratic Party. (b. 1944)

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