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Grigory Sokolov Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at March 28, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

Grigory Sokolov Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac &  Family

Grigory Sokolov Facts

Full NameGrigory Sokolov
BirthdateApril 18, 1950
Birth PlaceRussia
Age (in 2024)73 Years Old
ZodiacAries
OccupationPianist

Grigory Sokolov Age & Birthday

Grigory Sokolov is best known as Pianist who has born on April 18, 1950 in Russia. Currently, Grigory Sokolov is 73 years, 11 months and 10 days old. Grigory Sokolov will celebrate 74th birthday on Thursday, 18th of April 2024. Below the countdown to Grigory Sokolov upcoming birthday.

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Grigory Sokolov Biography

About

Regarded as one of Russia's greatest pianists. He was popular in the U.S. even at the height of tensions during the Cold War.

Before Fame

He first gained international acclaim when he won the Gold Medal at the 1966 International Tchaikovsky Piano Competition by unanimous vote of the jury.

Trivia

His prolific U.S. touring career of the 1970s was hindered in the 1980s by the Cold War, especially when the two countries terminated all cultural agreements.

Family Life

His family recognized his talents early on, and he began taking lessons at age five and enrolled in Leningrad Conservatory when he was seven.

Associated With

He considered Anton Rubinstein to be among his greatest inspirations.

Top Asked Questions about Grigory Sokolov

How old is Grigory Sokolov in 2024?

Grigory Sokolov is 73 years old today.

When was Grigory Sokolov born?

Grigory Sokolov was born on April 18, 1950 in Russia.

What is Grigory Sokolov zodiac sign?

Grigory Sokolov zodiac sign is Aries.

What was Grigory Sokolov best known for?

Grigory Sokolov was best known as Pianist.

Fun Facts about Grigory Sokolov's Birthday

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

  • Grigory Sokolov was born on Tuesday, 108th day / 16th week of 1950
  • Grigory Sokolov has Aries zodiac sign and Fire element based on western astrology
  • Roman numeral of Grigory Sokolov birthday is XVIII.IV.MCML
  • Grigory Sokolov's birthstone is Diamond
  • Grigory Sokolov's birth flower is Sweet pea that symbolize egard, youth & purity
  • Grigory Sokolov age in year is 73 years old
  • Grigory Sokolov age in month is 887 months old
  • Grigory Sokolov age in day is 27008 days old
  • Grigory Sokolov age in hour is 648192 hours old
  • Grigory Sokolov age in minute is 38891520 minutes old
  • Grigory Sokolov age in second is 2333491200 seconds old
  • Next Grigory Sokolov birthday is on Friday, April 18th 2025
  • Grigory Sokolov age in next birthday (2025) is 74 years old
  • Learn more interesting facts about April 18, 1950 birthday

Historical Events on Grigory Sokolov Birthday (April 18)

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

YearEvent
1942Pierre Laval becomes Prime Minister of Vichy France.
1943World War II: Operation Vengeance, Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto is killed when his aircraft is shot down by U.S. fighters over Bougainville Island.
1945Over 1,000 bombers attack the small island of Heligoland, Germany.
1945Italian resistance movement: In Turin, despite the harsh repressive measures adopted by Nazi-fascists, a great pre-insurrectional strike begins.
1946The International Court of Justice holds its inaugural meeting in The Hague, Netherlands.
1947The Operation Big Bang, the largest non-nuclear man-made explosion to that time, destroys bunkers and military installations on the North Sea island of Heligoland, Germany.
1949The Republic of Ireland Act comes into force, declaring Éire to be a republic and severing Ireland's "association" with the Commonwealth of Nations.
1954Gamal Abdel Nasser seizes power in Egypt.
1955Twenty-nine nations meet at Bandung, Indonesia, for the first Asian-African Conference.
1972East African Airways Flight 720 crashes during a rejected takeoff from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, killing 43.
1980The Republic of Zimbabwe (formerly Rhodesia) comes into being, with Canaan Banana as the country's first President. The Zimbabwean dollar replaces the Rhodesian dollar as the official currency.
1988The United States launches Operation Praying Mantis against Iranian naval forces in the largest naval battle since World War II.
1988In Israel John Demjanjuk is sentenced to death for war crimes committed in World War II, although the verdict is later overturned.
2018King Mswati III of Swaziland announces that his country's name will change to Eswatini.
2019A redacted version of the Mueller report is released to the United States Congress and the public.
1959The birth of Susan Faludi, American journalist, author and feminist
1960The birth of Yelena Zhupiyeva-Vyazova, Ukrainian runner
1961The birth of Jane Leeves, English actress and dancer
1961The birth of John Podhoretz, American journalist and author
1963The birth of Conan O'Brien, American television host, comedian, and podcaster
1963The birth of Eric McCormack, Canadian-American actor
1964The birth of Niall Ferguson, Scottish historian and academic
1969The birth of Keith DeCandido, American author
1970The birth of Saad Hariri, Saudi Arabian-Lebanese businessman and politician, 33rd Prime Minister of Lebanon
1971The birth of David Tennant, Scottish actor
1972The birth of Rosa Clemente, American journalist and activist
1972The birth of Eli Roth, American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter
1973The birth of Haile Gebrselassie, Ethiopian runner
1981The birth of Audrey Tang, Taiwanese computer scientist and academic
1989The birth of Jessica Jung, South Korean-American singer, songwriter, actress, author, fashion designer and businesswoman
1995The death of Arturo Frondizi, Argentinian lawyer and politician, 32nd President of Argentina (b. 1908)
2002The death of Thor Heyerdahl, Norwegian ethnographer and explorer (b. 1914)
2004The death of Kamisese Mara, Fijian politician, 2nd President of Fiji (b. 1920)
2008The death of Germaine Tillion, French ethnologist and anthropologist (b. 1907)
2012The death of Dick Clark, American television host and producer, founded Dick Clark Productions (b. 1929)
2012The death of René Lépine, Canadian businessman and philanthropist (b. 1929)
2012The death of Robert O. Ragland, American musician (b. 1931)
2012The death of K. D. Wentworth, American author (b. 1951)
2013The death of Goran Å vob, Croatian philosopher and author (b. 1947)
2013The death of Anne Williams, English activist (b. 1951)
2014The death of Guru Dhanapal, Indian director and producer (b. 1959)
2014The death of Sanford Jay Frank, American screenwriter and producer (b. 1954)
2014The death of Brian Priestman, English conductor and academic (b. 1927)
2019The death of Lyra McKee, Irish journalist (b. 1990)
2022The death of Harrison Birtwistle, British composer (b. 1934)

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