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Leo Smit Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at March 29, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

Leo Smit Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac &  Family

Leo Smit Facts

Full NameLeo Smit
BirthdateJanuary 12, 1921
Birth PlacePennsylvania
Age (in 2024)103 Years Old
ZodiacCapricorn
OccupationComposer

Leo Smit Age & Birthday

Leo Smit is best known as Composer who has born on January 12, 1921 in Pennsylvania. Currently, Leo Smit is 103 years, 2 months and 17 days old. Leo Smit will celebrate 104th birthday on Sunday, 12th of January 2025. Below the countdown to Leo Smit upcoming birthday.

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Leo Smit Biography

About

Innovative musician known for his thematic recitals and for performing new composers like Aaron Copland. He was also a photographer.

Before Fame

He worked as choreographer George Balanchine's rehearsal pianist, during which time he became acquainted with Igor Stravinsky.

Trivia

He co-wrote an opera with British astronomer Sir Fred Hoyle, titled "The Alchemy of Love." The unusual duo also tackled an oratorio about Copernicus.

Family Life

He was taken to Russia by his mother while he was still a child so that he could take lessons with famed composer Dmitri Kabalevsky.

Associated With

He used Emily Dickinson's writings as the source material for nearly 100 compositions.

Top Asked Questions about Leo Smit

How old is Leo Smit in 2024?

Leo Smit is 103 years old today.

When was Leo Smit born?

Leo Smit was born on January 12, 1921 in Pennsylvania.

What is Leo Smit zodiac sign?

Leo Smit zodiac sign is Capricorn.

What was Leo Smit best known for?

Leo Smit was best known as Composer.

Fun Facts about Leo Smit's Birthday

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

  • Leo Smit was born on Wednesday, 12th day / 02nd week of 1921
  • Leo Smit has Capricorn zodiac sign and Earth element based on western astrology
  • Roman numeral of Leo Smit birthday is XII.I.MCMXXI
  • Leo Smit's birthstone is Garnet
  • Leo Smit's birth flower is Carnation that symbolize fascination, distinction & love
  • Leo Smit age in year is 103 years old
  • Leo Smit age in month is 1238 months old
  • Leo Smit age in day is 37697 days old
  • Leo Smit age in hour is 904728 hours old
  • Leo Smit age in minute is 54283680 minutes old
  • Leo Smit age in second is 3257020800 seconds old
  • Next Leo Smit birthday is on Sunday, January 12th 2025
  • Leo Smit age in next birthday (2025) is 104 years old

Historical Events on Leo Smit Birthday (January 12)

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

YearEvent
1986Space 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.
1990A 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.
1991Persian Gulf War: An act of the U.S. Congress authorizes the use of American military force to drive Iraq out of Kuwait.
1997Space 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.
1998Nineteen European nations agree to forbid human cloning.
2001Downtown Disney opens to the public as part of the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California.
2004The world's largest ocean liner, RMS Queen Mary 2, makes its maiden voyage.
2005Deep Impact launches from Cape Canaveral on a Delta II rocket.
2006A 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.
2007Comet C/2006 P1 (McNaught), one of the brightest comets ever observed is at its zenith visible during the day.
2010An earthquake in Haiti occurs, killing between 220,000 and 300,000 people and destroying much of the capital Port-au-Prince.
2012Violent 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.
2015Government raids kill 143 Boko Haram fighters in Kolofata, Cameroon.
2016Ten people are killed and 15 wounded in a bombing near the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
2020Taal Volcano in the Philippines erupts, and kills 39 people.
1987The birth of Salvatore Sirigu, Italian footballer
1988The birth of Claude Giroux, Canadian ice hockey player
1989The birth of Thiemo-Jérôme Kialka, German footballer
1989The birth of Axel Witsel, Belgian footballer
1991The birth of Pixie Lott, English singer-songwriter, dancer, and actress
1991The birth of Matt Srama, Australian rugby league player
1992The birth of Ishak Belfodil, Algerian footballer
1992The birth of Samuele Longo, Italian footballer
1993The birth of Zayn Malik, English singer
1993The birth of Simone Pecorini, Italian footballer
1993The birth of Do Kyungsoo, South Korean singer
1995The birth of Sarah Mehain, Canadian Paralympic swimmer
1995The birth of Alessio Romagnoli, Italian footballer
1996The birth of Ella Henderson, English singer and songwriter
2002The birth of Eva Lys, German tennis player
2014The death of Alexandra Bastedo, English actress (b. 1946)
2014The death of Connie Binsfeld, American educator and politician, 58th Lieutenant Governor of Michigan (b. 1924)
2014The death of George Dement, American soldier, businessman, and politician (b. 1922)
2015The death of Trevor Colbourn, American historian and academic (b. 1927)
2015The death of Robert Gover, American journalist and author (b. 1929)
2015The death of Carl Long, American baseball player (b. 1935)
2015The death of Elena Obraztsova, Russian soprano and actress (b. 1939)
2015The death of Inge Vermeulen, Brazilian-Dutch field hockey player (b. 1985)
2017The death of William Peter Blatty, American writer and filmmaker (b. 1928)
2017The death of Graham Taylor, former Grimsby Town player and former manager of the England football team. (b. 1944)
2018The death of Keith Jackson, American sports commentator and journalist (b. 1928)
2020The death of Sir Roger Scruton, English philosopher and writer (b. 1944)
2022The death of Ronnie Spector, American singer (b. 1943)
2023The death of Lisa Marie Presley, American singer-songwriter (b. 1968)
2023The death of Sharad Yadav, Indian politician, 30th Minister of Civil Aviation, 29th Labour Minister (b. 1947)

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