Mark Knopfler Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at December 11, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

Mark Knopfler Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac & Family

Mark Knopfler Facts

Full Name	Mark Knopfler
Birthdate	August 12, 1949
Birth Place	Glasgow, Scotland
Age (in 2024)	75 Years Old
Zodiac	Leo
Occupation	Guitarist

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Mark Knopfler Age & Birthday

Mark Knopfler is best known as Guitarist who has born on August 12, 1949 in Glasgow, Scotland. Currently, Mark Knopfler is 75 years, 3 months and 30 days old. Mark Knopfler will celebrate 76th birthday on Tuesday, 12th of August 2025. Below the countdown to Mark Knopfler upcoming birthday.

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Mark Knopfler Biography

About

Singer, songwriter, and lead guitarist in the rock band Dire Straits who also pursued a solo career with success.

Before Fame

He started in the band Brewers Doop in 1973. He went on to form Dire Straits in 1977 with his younger brother David Knopfler.

Trivia

After being in the band Dire Straits, he started his solo career with the debut album Golden Heart. He was ranked 27th on Rolling Stone's list of 100 Greatest Guitarist of All Time.

Family Life

He married his third wife, British actress and writer Kitty Aldridge. He has two sons named Joseph and Benji and two daughters named Isabella and Katya.

Associated With

He has performed with renowned artists such as Bob Dylan, BB King and Eric Clapton.

Top Asked Questions about Mark Knopfler

How old is Mark Knopfler in 2024?

Mark Knopfler is 75 years old today.

When was Mark Knopfler born?

Mark Knopfler was born on August 12, 1949 in Glasgow, Scotland.

What is Mark Knopfler zodiac sign?

Mark Knopfler zodiac sign is Leo.

What was Mark Knopfler best known for?

Mark Knopfler was best known as Guitarist.

Fun Facts about Mark Knopfler's Birthday

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

Mark Knopfler was born on Friday, 224^th day / 32^nd week of 1949
Mark Knopfler has Leo zodiac sign and Fire element based on western astrology
Roman numeral of Mark Knopfler birthday is XII.VIII.MCMXLIX
Mark Knopfler's birthstone is Peridot
Mark Knopfler's birth flower is Gladiolus that symbolize moral integrity, remembrance, infatuation & honor
Mark Knopfler age in year is 75 years old
Mark Knopfler age in month is 903 months old
Mark Knopfler age in day is 27515 days old
Mark Knopfler age in hour is 660360 hours old
Mark Knopfler age in minute is 39621600 minutes old
Mark Knopfler age in second is 2377296000 seconds old
Next Mark Knopfler birthday is on Tuesday, August 12th 2025
Mark Knopfler age in next birthday (2025) is 76 years old
Learn more interesting facts about August 12, 1949 birthday

Historical Events on Mark Knopfler Birthday (August 12)

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

Year	Event
1964	South Africa is banned from the Olympic Games due to the country's racist policies.
1969	Violence erupts after the Apprentice Boys of Derry march in Derry, Northern Ireland, resulting in a three-day communal riot known as the Battle of the Bogside.
1976	Between 1,000 and 3,500 Palestinians are killed in the Tel al-Zaatar massacre, one of the bloodiest events of the Lebanese Civil War.
1977	The first free flight of the Space Shuttle Enterprise.
1977	The Sri Lanka Riots: Targeting the minority Sri Lankan Tamils, begin, less than a month after the United National Party came to power. Over 300 Tamils are killed.
1981	The IBM Personal Computer is released.
1985	Japan Airlines Flight 123 crashes into Osutaka ridge in Gunma Prefecture, Japan, killing 520, to become the worst single-plane air disaster.
1990	Sue, the largest and most complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton found to date, is discovered by Sue Hendrickson in South Dakota.
1992	Canada, Mexico and the United States announce completion of negotiations for the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
1994	Major League Baseball players go on strike, eventually forcing the cancellation of the 1994 World Series.
2000	The Russian Navy submarine Kursk explodes and sinks in the Barents Sea during a military exercise, killing her entire 118-man crew.
2015	At least two massive explosions kill 173 people and injure nearly 800 more in Tianjin, China.
2016	Syrian civil war: The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) capture the city of Manbij from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).
2018	Thirty-nine civilians, including a dozen children, are killed in an explosion at a weapons depot in Sarmada, Syria.
2021	Six people,five victims and the perpetrator are killed in the worst mass shooting in the UK since 2010 in Keyham, Plymouth.
1991	The birth of Sam Hoare, Australian rugby league player
1992	The birth of Cara Delevingne, English model and actress
1992	The birth of Isabella Escobar, Guatemalan tennis player
1992	The birth of Jacob Loko, Australian rugby player
1992	The birth of Teo Gheorghiu, Swiss pianist and actor
1993	The birth of Ewa Farna, Czech singer-songwriter
1993	The birth of Luna, South Korean singer, actress and presenter
1996	The birth of Choi Yu-jin, South Korean singer and actress
1996	The birth of Julio Urías, Mexican baseball player
1998	The birth of Stefanos Tsitsipas, Greek tennis player
1999	The birth of Matthijs de Ligt, Dutch footballer
1999	The birth of Dream (YouTuber), American YouTuber and Minecraft speedrunner
1999	The birth of Jule Niemeier, German tennis player
2000	The birth of Tristan Charpentier, French racing driver
2001	The birth of Dixie D'Amelio, American social media personality and singer
2013	The death of Pauline Maier, American historian and academic (b. 1938)
2013	The death of David McLetchie, Scottish lawyer and politician (b. 1952)
2013	The death of Vasiliy Mihaylovich Peskov, Russian ecologist and journalist (b. 1930)
2014	The death of Lauren Bacall, American model, actress, and singer (b. 1924)
2014	The death of Futatsuryū Jun'ichi, Japanese sumo wrestler (b. 1950)
2014	The death of Kongō Masahiro, Japanese sumo wrestler (b. 1948)
2015	The death of Jaakko Hintikka, Finnish philosopher and academic (b. 1929)
2015	The death of Stephen Lewis, English actor and screenwriter (b. 1926)
2015	The death of Meshulim Feish Lowy, Hungarian-Canadian rabbi and author (b. 1921)
2015	The death of John Scott, English organist and conductor (b. 1956)
2016	The death of Juan Pedro de Miguel, Spanish handball player (b. 1958)
2017	The death of Bryan Murray, Canadian ice hockey coach (b. 1942)
2019	The death of DJ Arafat, Ivorian DJ and singer (b. 1986)
2020	The death of Bill Yeoman, American college football player and coach (b. 1927)
2021	The death of Una Stubbs, English actress, TV personality, and dancer (b. 1937)

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