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Ray Charles Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at March 28, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

Ray Charles Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac &  Family

Ray Charles Facts

Full NameRay Charles
BirthdateSeptember 23, 1930
Birth PlaceAlbany, GA
Age (in 2024)93 Years Old
ZodiacLibra
OccupationSoul Singer

Ray Charles Age & Birthday

Ray Charles is best known as Soul Singer who has born on September 23, 1930 in Albany, GA. Currently, Ray Charles is 93 years, 6 months and 5 days old. Ray Charles will celebrate 94th birthday on Monday, 23rd of September 2024. Below the countdown to Ray Charles upcoming birthday.

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Ray Charles Biography

About

The Godfather of Soul Music who pioneered R&B and popular music with hits such as "Hit the Road Jack" and "Crying Time." He earned 17 Grammy Awards over the course of his long, successful career.

Before Fame

He went blind due to glaucoma when he was seven and started contemplating the world in terms of sounds. When he was fifteen, he left school and started playing piano for bands in Jacksonville, Florida.

Trivia

After releasing the hit single "Georgia on My Mind," he cancelled a concert when he found out that the audience would be segregated. He was sued for breach of contract and fined $757.

Family Life

He married Eileen Williams on July 31, 1951 and, after their divorce in 1952, he married Della Beatrice Howard on April 5, 1955. He had a daughter named Alicia with an unknown woman. He had another daughter named Alexandra with Chantal Bertrand and a third child named Vincent with Arlette Kotchounian.

Associated With

Frank Sinatra once called Ray Charles "the only true genius in show business."

Top Asked Questions about Ray Charles

How old is Ray Charles in 2024?

Ray Charles is 93 years old today.

When was Ray Charles born?

Ray Charles was born on September 23, 1930 in Albany, GA.

What is Ray Charles zodiac sign?

Ray Charles zodiac sign is Libra.

What was Ray Charles best known for?

Ray Charles was best known as Soul Singer.

Fun Facts about Ray Charles's Birthday

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

  • Ray Charles was born on Tuesday, 266th day / 39th week of 1930
  • Ray Charles has Libra zodiac sign and Air element based on western astrology
  • Roman numeral of Ray Charles birthday is XXIII.IX.MCMXXX
  • Ray Charles's birthstone is Sapphire
  • Ray Charles's birth flower is Morning glory that symbolize daintiness & love
  • Ray Charles age in year is 93 years old
  • Ray Charles age in month is 1122 months old
  • Ray Charles age in day is 34155 days old
  • Ray Charles age in hour is 819720 hours old
  • Ray Charles age in minute is 49183200 minutes old
  • Ray Charles age in second is 2950992000 seconds old
  • Next Ray Charles birthday is on Tuesday, September 23rd 2025
  • Ray Charles age in next birthday (2025) is 94 years old
  • Learn more interesting facts about September 23, 1930 birthday

Historical Events on Ray Charles Birthday (September 23)

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

YearEvent
1561King Philip II of Spain issues cedula, ordering a halt to colonizing efforts in Florida.
1779American Revolution: John Paul Jones, naval commander of the United States, on board the USS Bonhomme Richard, wins the Battle of Flamborough Head.
1803Second Anglo-Maratha War: The Battle of Assaye is fought between the British East India Company and the Maratha Empire in India.
1821Tripolitsa, Greece, is captured by Greek rebels during the Greek War of Independence.
1846Astronomers Urbain Le Verrier, John Couch Adams and Johann Gottfried Galle collaborate on the discovery of Neptune.
1868The Grito de Lares occurs in Puerto Rico against Spanish rule.
1884On the night of 23-24 September, the steamship Arctique runs aground near Cape Virgenes leading to the discovery of nearby placer gold, beginning the Tierra del Fuego gold rush.
1899The American Asiatic Squadron destroys a Filipino battery at the Battle of Olongapo.
1905Norway and Sweden sign the Karlstad Treaty, peacefully dissolving the Union between the two countries.
1942World War II: The Matanikau action on Guadalcanal begins: U.S. Marines attack Japanese units along the Matanikau River.
1950Korean War: The Battle of Hill 282 is the first US friendly-fire incident on British military personnel since World War II.
1973Argentine general election: Juan Perón returns to power in Argentina.
1983Gulf Air Flight 771 is destroyed by a bomb, killing all 117 people on board.
2004Over 3,000 people die in Haiti after Hurricane Jeanne produces massive flooding and mudslides.
2008Matti Saari kills ten people at a school in Finland before committing suicide.
1983The birth of Regan Smith, American race car driver
1984The birth of Patrick Ehelechner, German ice hockey player
1984The birth of Matt Kemp, American baseball player
1984The birth of Anneliese van der Pol, Dutch-American entertainer
1985The birth of Lukáš Kašpar, Czech ice hockey player
1986The birth of Martin Cranie, English footballer
1988The birth of Juan Martín del Potro, Argentinian tennis player
1988The birth of Yannick Weber, Swiss ice hockey player
1989The birth of Brandon Jennings, American basketball player
1989The birth of Taniela Lasalo, Australian rugby league player
1991The birth of Lee Alexander, Scottish footballer
1991The birth of Kim Ki-bum, South Korean singer and entertainer
1991The birth of Melanie Oudin, American tennis player
1994The birth of Lee Mi-joo, South Korean singer and entertainer
1999The birth of Song Yu-qi, Chinese singer
2012The death of Sam Sniderman, Canadian businessman, founded Sam the Record Man (b. 1920)
2013The death of Abdel Hamid al-Sarraj, Syrian colonel and politician (b. 1925)
2013The death of Gil Dozier, American captain, lawyer, and politician (b. 1934)
2013The death of Ruth Patrick, American botanist and immunologist (b. 1907)
2014The death of A. W. Davis, American basketball player and coach (b. 1943)
2014The death of Irven DeVore, American anthropologist and biologist (b. 1934)
2014The death of Don Manoukian, American football player and wrestler (b. 1934)
2014The death of Al Suomi, American ice hockey player and referee (b. 1913)
2015The death of Dayananda Saraswati, Indian monk and philosopher (b. 1930)
2018The death of Charles Kuen Kao, Hong Kong-American-British electrical engineer and physicist (b. 1933)
2018The death of Gary Kurtz, American film producer (b. 1940)
2018The death of Jane Fortune, American author, journalist, and philanthropist (b.1942)
2020The death of Juliette Gréco, French singer and actress (b. 1927)
2021The death of John Elliott, Australian businessman (b. 1941)
2021The death of Nino Vaccarella, Italian race car driver (b. 1933)

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