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

Updated at December 11, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

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

George Shearing Facts

Full NameGeorge Shearing
BirthdateAugust 13, 1919
Birth PlaceEngland
Age (in 2024)105 Years Old
ZodiacLeo
OccupationPianist

George Shearing Age & Birthday

George Shearing is best known as Pianist who has born on August 13, 1919 in England. Currently, George Shearing is 105 years, 3 months and 29 days old. George Shearing will celebrate 106th birthday on Wednesday, 13th of August 2025. Below the countdown to George Shearing upcoming birthday.

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George Shearing Biography

About

Blind jazz artist who explored Latin and swing. He composed more than 300 songs and was on the charts from the 1950s until the 1990s.

Before Fame

He played piano and accordion at a local pub, the Mason's Arms in Lambeth, instead of accepting numerous scholarships for musical training.

Trivia

He recorded for Discovery Records, MGM Records, and Capitol Records. He also collaborated with Mel Tormé at Concord Records, which yielded the pair a 1983 and 1984 Grammy Award.

Family Life

He was married to Trixie Bayes from 1941 until 1973. In 1975, he married Ellie Geffert. He had a daughter named Wendy.

Associated With

He performed for three U.S. presidents: Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, and Ronald Reagan.

Top Asked Questions about George Shearing

How old is George Shearing in 2024?

George Shearing is 105 years old today.

When was George Shearing born?

George Shearing was born on August 13, 1919 in England.

What is George Shearing zodiac sign?

George Shearing zodiac sign is Leo.

What was George Shearing best known for?

George Shearing was best known as Pianist.

Fun Facts about George Shearing's Birthday

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

  • George Shearing was born on Wednesday, 225th day / 33rd week of 1919
  • George Shearing has Leo zodiac sign and Fire element based on western astrology
  • Roman numeral of George Shearing birthday is XIII.VIII.MCMXIX
  • George Shearing's birthstone is Peridot
  • George Shearing's birth flower is Gladiolus that symbolize moral integrity, remembrance, infatuation & honor
  • George Shearing age in year is 105 years old
  • George Shearing age in month is 1263 months old
  • George Shearing age in day is 38472 days old
  • George Shearing age in hour is 923328 hours old
  • George Shearing age in minute is 55399680 minutes old
  • George Shearing age in second is 3323980800 seconds old
  • Next George Shearing birthday is on Wednesday, August 13th 2025
  • George Shearing age in next birthday (2025) is 106 years old

Historical Events on George Shearing Birthday (August 13)

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

YearEvent
1954Radio Pakistan broadcasts the "Qaumī Tarāna", the national anthem of Pakistan for the first time.
1960The Central African Republic declares independence from France.
1961Cold War: East Germany closes the border between the eastern and western sectors of Berlin to thwart its inhabitants' attempts to escape to the West, and construction of the Berlin Wall is started. The day is known as Barbed Wire Sunday.
1964Peter Allen and Gwynne Evans are hanged for the murder of John Alan West becoming the last people executed in the United Kingdom.
1967Two young women became the first fatal victims of grizzly bear attacks in the 57-year history of Montana's Glacier National Park in separate incidents.
1968Alexandros Panagoulis attempts to assassinate the Greek dictator Colonel Georgios Papadopoulos in Varkiza, Athens.
1969The Apollo 11 astronauts enjoy a ticker tape parade in New York City. That evening, at a state dinner in Los Angeles, they are awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by U.S. President Richard Nixon.
1973Aviaco Flight 118 crashes on approach to A Coruña Airport in A Coruña, Spain, killing 85.
1977Members of the British National Front (NF) clash with anti-NF demonstrators in Lewisham, London, resulting in 214 arrests and at least 111 injuries.
1978One hundred fifty Palestinians in Beirut are killed in a terrorist attack during the second phase of the Lebanese Civil War.
1990A mainland Chinese fishing boat Min Ping Yu No. 5202 is hit by a Taiwanese naval vessel and sinks in a repatriation operation of mainland Chinese immigrants, resulting in 21 deaths. This is the second tragedy less than a month after Min Ping Yu No. 5540 incident.
2004One hundred fifty-six Congolese Tutsi refugees are massacred at the Gatumba refugee camp in Burundi.
2008Russo-Georgian War: Russian units occupy the Georgian city of Gori.
2015At least 76 people are killed and 212 others are wounded in a truck bombing in Baghdad, Iraq.
2020Israel-United Arab Emirates relations are formally established.
1989The birth of Greg Draper, New Zealand footballer
1989The birth of Justin Greene, American basketball player
1989The birth of Israel Jiménez, Mexican footballer
1990The birth of DeMarcus Cousins, American basketball player
1990The birth of Benjamin Stambouli, French footballer
1991The birth of Dave Days, American singer-songwriter and guitarist
1991The birth of Lesley Doig, Scottish lawn bowler
1992The birth of Lucas Moura, Brazilian footballer
1992The birth of Katrina Gorry, Australian football player
1992The birth of Alicja TchĂłrz, Polish swimmer
1993The birth of Moses Mbye, Australian rugby league player
1994The birth of Filip Forsberg, Swedish ice hockey player
1996The birth of Antonia Lottner, German tennis player
1998The birth of Dalma GĂĄlfi, Hungarian tennis player
2000The birth of Na Jaemin, South Korean rapper, singer, dancer and actor
2012The death of Joan Roberts, American actress and singer (b. 1917)
2013The death of Lothar Bisky, German politician (b. 1941)
2013The death of Aaron Selber, Jr., American businessman and philanthropist (b. 1927)
2013The death of Jean Vincent, French footballer and manager (b. 1930)
2014The death of Frans BrĂŒggen, Dutch flute player and conductor (b. 1934)
2014The death of Eduardo Campos, Brazilian politician, 14th Brazilian Minister of Science and Technology (b. 1965)
2014The death of Martino Finotto, Italian race car driver (b. 1933)
2014The death of SĂŒleyman Seba, Turkish footballer and manager (b. 1926)
2015The death of Watban Ibrahim al-Tikriti, Iraqi politician, Iraqi Minister of Interior (b. 1952)
2015The death of Bob Fillion, Canadian ice hockey player and manager (b. 1920)
2015The death of Om Prakash Munjal, Indian businessman and philanthropist, co-founded Hero Cycles (b. 1928)
2016The death of Kenny Baker, English actor and musician (b. 1934)
2016The death of Pramukh Swami Maharaj, Indian Hindu leader (b. 1921)
2018The death of Jim Neidhart, American wrestler (b. 1955)
2021The death of Nanci Griffith, American singer-songwriter (b. 1953)

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