Ruth Brown Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at April 25, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

Ruth Brown Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac & Family

Ruth Brown Facts

Full Name	Ruth Brown
Birthdate	January 12, 1928
Birth Place	Portsmouth, VA
Age (in 2024)	96 Years Old
Zodiac	Capricorn
Occupation	R&B Singer

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Ruth Brown Age & Birthday

Ruth Brown is best known as R&B Singer who has born on January 12, 1928 in Portsmouth, VA. Currently, Ruth Brown is 96 years, 3 months and 13 days old. Ruth Brown will celebrate 97th birthday on Sunday, 12th of January 2025. Below the countdown to Ruth Brown upcoming birthday.

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Ruth Brown Biography

About

Remembered for her R&B hits "Teardrops from My Eyes," "Mambo Baby," "Lucky Lips," "Oh What a Dream," and "(Mama) He Treats Your Daughter Mean," she is also notable for her Tony-winning performance in the Broadway show Black and Blue, as well as for her contributions to the musical's Grammy-winning cast recording.

Before Fame

Early in her career, she performed with both Lucky Millinder and Duke Ellington.

Trivia

Her musicians' royalties and rights advocacy resulted in the creation of the Rhythm and Blues Foundation.

Family Life

She and her six younger siblings grew up in Portsmouth, Virginia. She was married three times -- to Jimmy Brown (whom she later discovered was already married), Earl Swanson, and Bill Blunt -- and she raised two sons.

Associated With

Her first manager was bandleader Blanche Calloway (the sister of jazz singer Cab Calloway).

Top Asked Questions about Ruth Brown

How old is Ruth Brown in 2024?

Ruth Brown is 96 years old today.

When was Ruth Brown born?

Ruth Brown was born on January 12, 1928 in Portsmouth, VA.

What is Ruth Brown zodiac sign?

Ruth Brown zodiac sign is Capricorn.

What was Ruth Brown best known for?

Ruth Brown was best known as R&B Singer.

Fun Facts about Ruth Brown's Birthday

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

Ruth Brown was born on Thursday, 12^th day / 02^nd week of 1928
Ruth Brown has Capricorn zodiac sign and Earth element based on western astrology
Roman numeral of Ruth Brown birthday is XII.I.MCMXXVIII
Ruth Brown's birthstone is Garnet
Ruth Brown's birth flower is Carnation that symbolize fascination, distinction & love
Ruth Brown age in year is 96 years old
Ruth Brown age in month is 1155 months old
Ruth Brown age in day is 35168 days old
Ruth Brown age in hour is 844032 hours old
Ruth Brown age in minute is 50641920 minutes old
Ruth Brown age in second is 3038515200 seconds old
Next Ruth Brown birthday is on Sunday, January 12th 2025
Ruth Brown age in next birthday (2025) is 97 years old
Learn more interesting facts about January 12, 1928 birthday

Historical Events on Ruth Brown Birthday (January 12)

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

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

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