Ryuichi Sakamoto Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at January 17, 2025 by BirthdayDBs Team

Ryuichi Sakamoto Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac & Family

Ryuichi Sakamoto Facts

Full Name	Ryuichi Sakamoto
Birthdate	January 17, 1952
Birth Place	Japan
Age (in 2025)	73 Years Old
Zodiac	Capricorn
Occupation	Composer

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Ryuichi Sakamoto Age & Birthday

Ryuichi Sakamoto is best known as Composer who has born on January 17, 1952 in Japan. Currently, Ryuichi Sakamoto is 73 years, 0 months and 0 days old. Today is Ryuichi Sakamoto's 73rd birthday. Let's say happy birthday to Ryuichi Sakamoto.

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Ryuichi Sakamoto Biography

About

Japanese composer and political activist who was a keyboardist for the popular 70's electronic band Yellow Magic Orchestra. He won an Academy Award, a Grammy Award, and a Golden Globe for his score to the 1987 film The Last Emperor.

Before Fame

He received a degree in music composition from the Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music.

Trivia

He notably composed the score for the opening ceremony of the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona.

Family Life

One of his daughters is Miu Sakamoto, a J-pop singer.

Associated With

Brian Wilson was featured on his 1989 album Beauty.

Top Asked Questions about Ryuichi Sakamoto

How old is Ryuichi Sakamoto in 2025?

Ryuichi Sakamoto is 73 years old today.

When was Ryuichi Sakamoto born?

Ryuichi Sakamoto was born on January 17, 1952 in Japan.

What is Ryuichi Sakamoto zodiac sign?

Ryuichi Sakamoto zodiac sign is Capricorn.

What was Ryuichi Sakamoto best known for?

Ryuichi Sakamoto was best known as Composer.

Fun Facts about Ryuichi Sakamoto's Birthday

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

Ryuichi Sakamoto was born on Thursday, 17^th day / 03^rd week of 1952
Ryuichi Sakamoto has Capricorn zodiac sign and Earth element based on western astrology
Roman numeral of Ryuichi Sakamoto birthday is XVII.I.MCMLII
Ryuichi Sakamoto's birthstone is Garnet
Ryuichi Sakamoto's birth flower is Carnation that symbolize fascination, distinction & love
Ryuichi Sakamoto age in year is 73 years old
Ryuichi Sakamoto age in month is 876 months old
Ryuichi Sakamoto age in day is 26664 days old
Ryuichi Sakamoto age in hour is 639936 hours old
Ryuichi Sakamoto age in minute is 38396160 minutes old
Ryuichi Sakamoto age in second is 2303769600 seconds old
Next Ryuichi Sakamoto birthday is on Saturday, January 17th 2026
Ryuichi Sakamoto age in next birthday (2026) is 74 years old
Learn more interesting facts about January 17, 1952 birthday

Historical Events on Ryuichi Sakamoto Birthday (January 17)

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

Year	Event
1991	Gulf War: Operation Desert Storm begins early in the morning as aircraft strike positions across Iraq, it is also the first major combat sortie for the F-117. LCDR Scott Speicher's F/A-18C Hornet from VFA-81 is shot down by a Mig-25 and is the first American casualty of the War. Iraq fires eight Scud missiles into Israel in an unsuccessful bid to provoke Israeli retaliation.
1991	Crown Prince Harald of Norway becomes King Harald V, following the death of his father, King Olav V.
1992	During a visit to South Korea, Japanese Prime Minister Kiichi Miyazawa apologizes for forcing Korean women into sexual slavery during World War II.
1994	The 6.7 Mw  Northridge earthquake shakes the Greater Los Angeles Area with a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent), leaving 57 people dead and more than 8,700 injured.
1995	The 6.9 Mw  Great Hanshin earthquake shakes the southern Hyōgo Prefecture with a maximum Shindo of VII, leaving 5,502-6,434 people dead, and 251,301-310,000 displaced.
1996	The Czech Republic applies for membership in the European Union.
1997	Cape Canaveral Air Force Station: A Delta II carrying the GPS IIR-1 satellite explodes 13 seconds after launch, dropping 250 tons of burning rocket remains around the launch pad.
1998	Clinton-Lewinsky scandal: Matt Drudge breaks the story of the Bill Clinton-Monica Lewinsky affair on his Drudge Report website.
2002	Mount Nyiragongo erupts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, displacing an estimated 400,000 people.
2007	The Doomsday Clock is set to five minutes to midnight in response to North Korea's nuclear testing.
2010	Rioting begins between Muslim and Christian groups in Jos, Nigeria, results in at least 200 deaths.
2013	Former cyclist Lance Armstrong confesses to his doping in an airing of Oprah's Next Chapter.
2016	President Barack Obama announces the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.
2017	The search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 is announced to be suspended.
2023	An avalanche strikes Nyingchi, Tibet, killing 28 people.
1991	The birth of Trevor Bauer, American baseball player
1991	The birth of Esapekka Lappi, Finnish Rally Driver
1991	The birth of Slade Griffin, Australian rugby league player
1991	The birth of Alise Post, American BMX rider
1993	The birth of Frankie Cocozza, British singer
1994	The birth of Mark Steketee, Australian cricketer
1995	The birth of Terutsuyoshi Shoki, Japanese sumo wrestler
1995	The birth of Indya Moore, American actor and model
1997	The birth of Jake Paul, American YouTube personality, actor, rapper, and professional boxer
1997	The birth of Kyle Tucker, American baseball player
1998	The birth of Jeff Reine-Adelaide, French footballer
1998	The birth of Sophie Molineux, Australian cricketer
1999	The birth of Isa Briones, American actor and singer
2000	The birth of Devlin DeFrancesco, Canadian race car driver
2000	The birth of Kang Chan-hee, South Korean singer and actor
2014	The death of Sunanda Pushkar, Indian-Canadian businesswoman (b. 1962)
2014	The death of Suchitra Sen, Indian film actress (b. 1931)
2015	The death of Ken Furphy, English footballer and manager (b. 1931)
2015	The death of Faten Hamama, Egyptian actress and producer (b. 1931)
2015	The death of Don Harron, Canadian actor and screenwriter (b. 1924)
2016	The death of Blowfly, American singer-songwriter and producer (b. 1939)
2016	The death of Melvin Day, New Zealand painter and historian (b. 1923)
2016	The death of V. Rama Rao, Indian lawyer and politician, 12th Governor of Sikkim (b. 1935)
2016	The death of Sudhindra Thirtha, Indian religious leader (b. 1926)
2017	The death of Tirrel Burton, American football player and coach (b. 1929)
2018	The death of Jessica Falkholt, Australian actress (b. 1988)
2019	The death of S. Balakrishnan, Malayalam movie composer (b. 1948)
2020	The death of Derek Fowlds, British actor (b.1937)
2021	The death of Rasheed Naz, Pakistani film and television actor (b. 1948)
2022	The death of Birju Maharaj, Indian dancer (b. 1937)

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