George Duke Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at November 7, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

George Duke Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac & Family

George Duke Facts

Full Name	George Duke
Birthdate	January 12, 1946
Birth Place	San Rafael, CA
Age (in 2024)	78 Years Old
Zodiac	Capricorn
Occupation	Composer

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George Duke Age & Birthday

George Duke is best known as Composer who has born on January 12, 1946 in San Rafael, CA. Currently, George Duke is 78 years, 9 months and 26 days old. George Duke will celebrate 79th birthday on Sunday, 12th of January 2025. Below the countdown to George Duke upcoming birthday.

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George Duke Biography

About

Jazz fusion pioneer who wowed audiences with 'The Jean-Luc Ponty Experience with the George Duke Trio,' an early fusion jazz album. He and Frank Zappa were longtime collaborators.

Before Fame

He earned a degree in composition from San Francisco Conservatory in 1967.

Trivia

He became a member of the SoulMusic Hall of Fame in December 2012.

Family Life

He was married to his wife Corine for 40 years, until she died from complications due to cancer in 2012. He would die from chronic lymphocytic leukemia in 2013. They had two sons, Rashid and John.

Associated With

He provided original compositions for Michael Jackson's "Off the Wall" album.

Top Asked Questions about George Duke

How old is George Duke in 2024?

George Duke is 78 years old today.

When was George Duke born?

George Duke was born on January 12, 1946 in San Rafael, CA.

What is George Duke zodiac sign?

George Duke zodiac sign is Capricorn.

What was George Duke best known for?

George Duke was best known as Composer.

Fun Facts about George Duke's Birthday

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

George Duke was born on Saturday, 12^th day / 02^nd week of 1946
George Duke has Capricorn zodiac sign and Earth element based on western astrology
Roman numeral of George Duke birthday is XII.I.MCMXLVI
George Duke's birthstone is Garnet
George Duke's birth flower is Carnation that symbolize fascination, distinction & love
George Duke age in year is 78 years old
George Duke age in month is 945 months old
George Duke age in day is 28789 days old
George Duke age in hour is 690936 hours old
George Duke age in minute is 41456160 minutes old
George Duke age in second is 2487369600 seconds old
Next George Duke birthday is on Sunday, January 12th 2025
George Duke age in next birthday (2025) is 79 years old
Learn more interesting facts about January 12, 1946 birthday

Historical Events on George Duke Birthday (January 12)

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

Year	Event
1986	Space Shuttle program: Congressman (and future NASA Administrator) Bill Nelson lifts off from Kennedy Space Center aboard Columbia on mission STS-61-C as a payload specialist.
1990	A seven-day pogrom breaks out against the Armenian civilian population of Baku, Azerbaijan, during which Armenians were beaten, tortured, murdered, and expelled from the city.
1991	Persian Gulf War: An act of the U.S. Congress authorizes the use of American military force to drive Iraq out of Kuwait.
1997	Space Shuttle program: Atlantis launches from the Kennedy Space Center on mission STS-81 to the Russian space station Mir, carrying astronaut Jerry M. Linenger for a four-month stay on board the station, replacing astronaut John E. Blaha.
1998	Nineteen European nations agree to forbid human cloning.
2001	Downtown Disney opens to the public as part of the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California.
2004	The world's largest ocean liner, RMS Queen Mary 2, makes its maiden voyage.
2005	Deep Impact launches from Cape Canaveral on a Delta II rocket.
2006	A stampede during the Stoning of the Devil ritual on the last day at the Hajj in Mina, Saudi Arabia, kills at least 362 Muslim pilgrims.
2007	Comet C/2006 P1 (McNaught), one of the brightest comets ever observed is at its zenith visible during the day.
2010	An earthquake in Haiti occurs, killing between 220,000 and 300,000 people and destroying much of the capital Port-au-Prince.
2012	Violent protests occur in Bucharest, Romania, as two-day-old demonstrations continue against President Traian Băsescu's economic austerity measures. Clashes are reported in numerous Romanian cities between protesters and law enforcement officers.
2015	Government raids kill 143 Boko Haram fighters in Kolofata, Cameroon.
2016	Ten people are killed and 15 wounded in a bombing near the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
2020	Taal Volcano in the Philippines erupts, and kills 39 people.
1987	The birth of Salvatore Sirigu, Italian footballer
1988	The birth of Claude Giroux, Canadian ice hockey player
1989	The birth of Thiemo-Jérôme Kialka, German footballer
1989	The birth of Axel Witsel, Belgian footballer
1991	The birth of Pixie Lott, English singer-songwriter, dancer, and actress
1991	The birth of Matt Srama, Australian rugby league player
1992	The birth of Ishak Belfodil, Algerian footballer
1992	The birth of Samuele Longo, Italian footballer
1993	The birth of Zayn Malik, English singer
1993	The birth of Simone Pecorini, Italian footballer
1993	The birth of Do Kyungsoo, South Korean singer
1995	The birth of Sarah Mehain, Canadian Paralympic swimmer
1995	The birth of Alessio Romagnoli, Italian footballer
1996	The birth of Ella Henderson, English singer and songwriter
2002	The birth of Eva Lys, German tennis player
2014	The death of Alexandra Bastedo, English actress (b. 1946)
2014	The death of Connie Binsfeld, American educator and politician, 58th Lieutenant Governor of Michigan (b. 1924)
2014	The death of George Dement, American soldier, businessman, and politician (b. 1922)
2015	The death of Trevor Colbourn, American historian and academic (b. 1927)
2015	The death of Robert Gover, American journalist and author (b. 1929)
2015	The death of Carl Long, American baseball player (b. 1935)
2015	The death of Elena Obraztsova, Russian soprano and actress (b. 1939)
2015	The death of Inge Vermeulen, Brazilian-Dutch field hockey player (b. 1985)
2017	The death of William Peter Blatty, American writer and filmmaker (b. 1928)
2017	The death of Graham Taylor, former Grimsby Town player and former manager of the England football team. (b. 1944)
2018	The death of Keith Jackson, American sports commentator and journalist (b. 1928)
2020	The death of Sir Roger Scruton, English philosopher and writer (b. 1944)
2022	The death of Ronnie Spector, American singer (b. 1943)
2023	The death of Lisa Marie Presley, American singer-songwriter (b. 1968)
2023	The death of Sharad Yadav, Indian politician, 30th Minister of Civil Aviation, 29th Labour Minister (b. 1947)

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