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Michael Berkeley Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at January 11, 2025 by BirthdayDBs Team

Michael Berkeley Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac &  Family

Michael Berkeley Facts

Full NameMichael Berkeley
BirthdateMay 29, 1948
Birth PlaceEngland
Age (in 2025)76 Years Old
ZodiacGemini
OccupationComposer

Michael Berkeley Age & Birthday

Michael Berkeley is best known as Composer who has born on May 29, 1948 in England. Currently, Michael Berkeley is 76 years, 7 months and 13 days old. Michael Berkeley will celebrate 77th birthday on Thursday, 29th of May 2025. Below the countdown to Michael Berkeley upcoming birthday.

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Michael Berkeley Biography

About

British composer known to radio fans for hosting "Private Passions" on BBC Radio 3. He received the Guinness Prize for Composition in 1977. His works included an oboe concerto from 1977, the oratorio "Or Shall We Die?" from 1982, "Twenty-One" from 1991, and the chamber opera "For You" from 2009.

Before Fame

He studied piano, singing, and composition at the Royal Academy of Music. He did not begin focusing on composition until he was in his late twenties. His primary composition teacher was Richard Rodney Bennett.

Trivia

He was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2012.

Family Life

He was the son of famed composer Sir Lennox Berkeley. His godfather was Benjamin Britten. He fathered a daughter named Jessica with his wife Deborah Rogers.

Associated With

He had many notable guests on "Private Passions," including Kiran Desai in 2007.

Top Asked Questions about Michael Berkeley

How old is Michael Berkeley in 2025?

Michael Berkeley is 76 years old today.

When was Michael Berkeley born?

Michael Berkeley was born on May 29, 1948 in England.

What is Michael Berkeley zodiac sign?

Michael Berkeley zodiac sign is Gemini.

What was Michael Berkeley best known for?

Michael Berkeley was best known as Composer.

Fun Facts about Michael Berkeley's Birthday

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

  • Michael Berkeley was born on Saturday, 150th day / 22nd week of 1948
  • Michael Berkeley has Gemini zodiac sign and Air element based on western astrology
  • Roman numeral of Michael Berkeley birthday is XXIX.V.MCMXLVIII
  • Michael Berkeley's birthstone is Emerald
  • Michael Berkeley's birth flower is Hawthorn that symbolize happiness, humility & sweetness
  • Michael Berkeley age in year is 76 years old
  • Michael Berkeley age in month is 919 months old
  • Michael Berkeley age in day is 27986 days old
  • Michael Berkeley age in hour is 671664 hours old
  • Michael Berkeley age in minute is 40299840 minutes old
  • Michael Berkeley age in second is 2417990400 seconds old
  • Next Michael Berkeley birthday is on Friday, May 29th 2026
  • Michael Berkeley age in next birthday (2026) is 77 years old
  • Learn more interesting facts about May 29, 1948 birthday

Historical Events on Michael Berkeley Birthday (May 29)

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

YearEvent
1985Heysel Stadium disaster: Thirty-nine association football fans die and hundreds are injured when a dilapidated retaining wall collapses.
1985Amputee Steve Fonyo completes cross-Canada marathon at Victoria, British Columbia, after 14 months.
1988The U.S. President Ronald Reagan begins his first visit to the Soviet Union when he arrives in Moscow for a superpower summit with the Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev.
1989Signing of an agreement between Egypt and the United States, allowing the manufacture of parts of the F-16 jet fighter plane in Egypt.
1990The Congress of People's Deputies of Russia elects Boris Yeltsin as President of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic.
1993The Miss Sarajevo beauty pageant is held in war-torn Sarajevo drawing global attention to the plight of its citizens.
1999Olusegun Obasanjo takes office as President of Nigeria, the first elected and civilian head of state in Nigeria after 16 years of military rule.
1999Space Shuttle Discovery completes the first docking with the International Space Station.
2001The U.S. Supreme Court rules that the disabled golfer Casey Martin can use a cart to ride in tournaments.
2004The National World War II Memorial is dedicated in Washington, D.C.
2005France rejects the Constitution of the European Union in a national referendum.
2006The roof of Porvoo Cathedral in the town of Porvoo was destroyed by arson.
2008A doublet earthquake, of combined magnitude 6.1, strikes Iceland near the town of Selfoss, injuring 30 people.
2012A 5.8-magnitude earthquake hits northern Italy near Bologna, killing at least 24 people.
2015One World Observatory at One World Trade Center opens.
1988The birth of Muath Al-Kasasbeh, Jordanian captain and pilot (d. 2015)
1988The birth of Cheng Fei, Chinese gymnast
1988The birth of Steve Mason, Canadian ice hockey player
1989The birth of Ezekiel Ansah, Ghanaian-American football player
1989The birth of Diego Barisone, Argentinian footballer (d. 2015)
1989The birth of Riley Keough, American model and actress
1990The birth of Joe Biagini, American baseball pitcher
1990The birth of Erica Garner, American civil rights activist (d. 2017)
1991The birth of Yaime Perez, Cuban discus thrower
1992The birth of Sarah Moundir, Swiss tennis player
1993The birth of Jana Čepelová, Slovak tennis player
1993The birth of Maika Monroe, American actress and kiteboarder
1993The birth of Grete Å adeiko, Estonian heptathlete
1998The birth of Markelle Fultz, American basketball player
1999The birth of Park Ji-hoon, South Korean actor and singer
2014The death of Peter Glaser, Czech-American scientist and engineer (b. 1923)
2014The death of Miljenko Prohaska, Croatian composer and conductor (b. 1925)
2014The death of William M. Roth, American businessman (b. 1916)
2015The death of Henry Carr, American football player and sprinter (b. 1942)
2015The death of Doris Hart, American tennis player (b. 1925)
2015The death of Betsy Palmer, American actress (b. 1926)
2017The death of Manuel Noriega, Panamanian general and politician, Military Leader of Panama (b. 1934)
2017The death of Mordechai Tzipori, Israeli Lieutenant General and minister (b. 1924)
2017The death of Konstantinos Mitsotakis, Greek politician and prime minister (b. 1918)
2020The death of Maikanti Baru, Nigerian engineer, former chief of state oil firm. (b. 1959)
2021The death of Gavin MacLeod, American actor, Christian activist, and author (b. 1931)
2021The death of Mark Eaton, American basketball player and sportscaster (b. 1957)
2021The death of B. J. Thomas, American singer (b. 1942)
2022The death of Ronnie Hawkins, American rockabilly singer-songwriter and guitarist.
2022The death of Sidhu Moosewala, Indian singer, rapper, actor and politician. (b. 1993)

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