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Gil Scott-Heron Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at November 7, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

Gil Scott-Heron Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac &  Family

Gil Scott-Heron Facts

Full NameGil Scott-Heron
BirthdateApril 01, 1949
Birth PlaceChicago, IL
Age (in 2024)75 Years Old
ZodiacAries
OccupationPoet

Gil Scott-Heron Age & Birthday

Gil Scott-Heron is best known as Poet who has born on April 01, 1949 in Chicago, IL. Currently, Gil Scott-Heron is 75 years, 7 months and 6 days old. Gil Scott-Heron will celebrate 76th birthday on Tuesday, 1st of April 2025. Below the countdown to Gil Scott-Heron upcoming birthday.

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Gil Scott-Heron Biography

About

American jazz poet, musician, and spoken-word performer who is remembered for works such as The Last Holiday and Winter in America. He released his first studio album, Small Talk at 125th and Lenox, in 1970.

Before Fame

He attended Lincoln University because it was the alma mater of his literary idol, Langston Hughes.

Trivia

He released influential recordings right up until his death in 2011. His final work was the critically-acclaimed 2010 album, I'm New Here.

Family Life

His father, Gil, was a Jamaican soccer player.

Associated With

His spoken word poetic style influenced the work of Public Enemy's Chuck D and other rap and hip-hop artists.

Top Asked Questions about Gil Scott-Heron

How old is Gil Scott-Heron in 2024?

Gil Scott-Heron is 75 years old today.

When was Gil Scott-Heron born?

Gil Scott-Heron was born on April 01, 1949 in Chicago, IL.

What is Gil Scott-Heron zodiac sign?

Gil Scott-Heron zodiac sign is Aries.

What was Gil Scott-Heron best known for?

Gil Scott-Heron was best known as Poet.

Fun Facts about Gil Scott-Heron's Birthday

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

  • Gil Scott-Heron was born on Friday, 91st day / 13th week of 1949
  • Gil Scott-Heron has Aries zodiac sign and Fire element based on western astrology
  • Roman numeral of Gil Scott-Heron birthday is I.IV.MCMXLIX
  • Gil Scott-Heron's birthstone is Diamond
  • Gil Scott-Heron's birth flower is Sweet pea that symbolize egard, youth & purity
  • Gil Scott-Heron age in year is 75 years old
  • Gil Scott-Heron age in month is 907 months old
  • Gil Scott-Heron age in day is 27614 days old
  • Gil Scott-Heron age in hour is 662736 hours old
  • Gil Scott-Heron age in minute is 39764160 minutes old
  • Gil Scott-Heron age in second is 2385849600 seconds old
  • Next Gil Scott-Heron birthday is on Tuesday, April 1st 2025
  • Gil Scott-Heron age in next birthday (2025) is 76 years old
  • Learn more interesting facts about April 01, 1949 birthday

Historical Events on Gil Scott-Heron Birthday (April 01)

Below are historical events that coincided with Gil Scott-Heron's birthday including important historical events as well as births and deaths of historical figures.

YearEvent
1974The Local Government Act 1972 of England and Wales comes into effect.
1976Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak found Apple Computer, Inc.
1979Iran becomes an Islamic republic by a 99% vote, officially overthrowing the Shah.
1984Singer Marvin Gaye is shot to death by his father in his home in Arlington Heights, Los Angeles, California.
1986Communist Party of Nepal (Mashal) cadres attack a number of police stations in Kathmandu, seeking to incite a popular rebellion.
1989Margaret Thatcher's new local government tax, the Community Charge (commonly known as the "poll tax"), is introduced in Scotland.
1997Comet Hale-Bopp is seen passing at perihelion.
1999Nunavut is established as a Canadian territory carved out of the eastern part of the Northwest Territories.
2001An EP-3E United States Navy surveillance aircraft collides with a Chinese People's Liberation Army Shenyang J-8 fighter jet. The Chinese pilot ejected but is subsequently lost. The Navy crew makes an emergency landing in Hainan, China and is detained.
2001Former President of Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Slobodan Milošević surrenders to police special forces, to be tried on war crimes charges.
2001Same-sex marriage becomes legal in the Netherlands, the first contemporary country to allow it.
2004Google launches its Email service Gmail.
2006Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA) of the Government of the United Kingdom is enforced, but later merged into National Crime Agency on 7 October 2013.
2011After protests against the burning of the Quran turn violent, a mob attacks a United Nations compound in Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan, resulting in the deaths of thirteen people, including eight foreign workers.
2016The 2016 Nagorno-Karabakh conflict begins along the Nagorno-Karabakh Line of Contact.
1985The birth of Beth Tweddle, English gymnast
1986The birth of Nikolaos Kourtidis, Greek weightlifter
1986The birth of Hillary Scott, American country singer-songwriter
1987The birth of Ding Junhui, Chinese professional snooker player
1987The birth of Gianluca Musacci, Italian footballer
1987The birth of Oliver Turvey, English racing driver
1988The birth of Brook Lopez, American basketball player
1988The birth of Robin Lopez, American basketball player
1989The birth of Jan Blokhuijsen, Dutch speed skater
1989The birth of David N'Gog, French footballer
1989The birth of Christian Vietoris, German racing driver
1990The birth of Julia Fischer, German discus thrower
1992The birth of Deng Linlin, Chinese gymnast
1995The birth of Logan Paul, American Youtuber, actor and wrestler
1997The birth of Álex Palou, Spanish racing driver
2010The death of John Forsythe, American actor (b. 1918)
2010The death of Tzannis Tzannetakis, Greek soldier and politician, 175th Prime Minister of Greece (b. 1927)
2012The death of Lionel Bowen, Australian soldier, lawyer, and politician, Deputy Prime Minister of Australia (b. 1922)
2012The death of Giorgio Chinaglia, Italian-American soccer player and radio host (b. 1947)
2012The death of Miguel de la Madrid, Mexican banker, academic, and politician, 52nd President of Mexico (b. 1934)
2013The death of Moses Blah, Liberian general and politician, 23rd President of Liberia (b. 1947)
2013The death of Karen Muir, South African swimmer and physician (b. 1952)
2014The death of King Fleming, American pianist and bandleader (b. 1922)
2014The death of Jacques Le Goff, French historian and author (b. 1924)
2014The death of Rolf Rendtorff, German theologian and academic (b. 1925)
2015The death of Nicolae Rainea, Romanian footballer and referee (b. 1933)
2017The death of Lonnie Brooks, American blues singer and guitarist (b. 1933)
2017The death of Yevgeny Yevtushenko, Soviet and Russian poet and writer (b. 1932)
2018The death of Steven Bochco, American television writer and producer (b. 1943)
2019The death of Vonda N. McIntyre, American science fiction author (b. 1948)

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