Sam Cooke Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at April 26, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

Sam Cooke Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac & Family

Sam Cooke Facts

Full Name	Sam Cooke
Birthdate	January 22, 1931
Birth Place	Clarksdale, MS
Age (in 2024)	93 Years Old
Zodiac	Aquarius
Occupation	Soul Singer

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Sam Cooke Age & Birthday

Sam Cooke is best known as Soul Singer who has born on January 22, 1931 in Clarksdale, MS. Currently, Sam Cooke is 93 years, 3 months and 4 days old. Sam Cooke will celebrate 94th birthday on Wednesday, 22nd of January 2025. Below the countdown to Sam Cooke upcoming birthday.

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Sam Cooke Biography

About

Singer-songwriter and entrepreneur who sang "A Change is Gonna Come," "Wonderful World," and "You Send Me."

Before Fame

He grew up singing gospel music with his siblings. One of his first big gigs was with The Soul Stirrers.

Trivia

When he was thirty-three, he was shot and killed at the Hacienda Motel in Los Angeles, California.

Family Life

He married Dolores Mohawk in October 19, 1953 and then later remarried to Barbara Campbell on October 9, 1959.

Associated With

His influence in soul music inspired artists several artists that came after him, including Stevie Wonder.

Top Asked Questions about Sam Cooke

How old is Sam Cooke in 2024?

Sam Cooke is 93 years old today.

When was Sam Cooke born?

Sam Cooke was born on January 22, 1931 in Clarksdale, MS.

What is Sam Cooke zodiac sign?

Sam Cooke zodiac sign is Aquarius.

What was Sam Cooke best known for?

Sam Cooke was best known as Soul Singer.

Fun Facts about Sam Cooke's Birthday

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

Sam Cooke was born on Thursday, 22^nd day / 04^th week of 1931
Sam Cooke has Aquarius zodiac sign and Air element based on western astrology
Roman numeral of Sam Cooke birthday is XXII.I.MCMXXXI
Sam Cooke's birthstone is Garnet
Sam Cooke's birth flower is Carnation that symbolize fascination, distinction & love
Sam Cooke age in year is 93 years old
Sam Cooke age in month is 1119 months old
Sam Cooke age in day is 34063 days old
Sam Cooke age in hour is 817512 hours old
Sam Cooke age in minute is 49050720 minutes old
Sam Cooke age in second is 2943043200 seconds old
Next Sam Cooke birthday is on Wednesday, January 22nd 2025
Sam Cooke age in next birthday (2025) is 94 years old
Learn more interesting facts about January 22, 1931 birthday

Historical Events on Sam Cooke Birthday (January 22)

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

Year	Event
1973	The Supreme Court of the United States delivers its decisions in Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton, legalizing elective abortion in all fifty states.
1973	The crew of Apollo 17 addresses a joint session of Congress after the completion of the final Apollo moon landing mission.
1973	A chartered Boeing 707 explodes in flames upon landing at Kano Airport, Nigeria, killing 176.
1973	In a bout for the world heavyweight boxing championship in Kingston, Jamaica, challenger George Foreman knocks down champion Joe Frazier six times in the first two rounds before the fight is stopped by referee Arthur Mercante.
1984	The Apple Macintosh, the first consumer computer to popularize the computer mouse and the graphical user interface, is introduced during a Super Bowl XVIII television commercial.
1987	Philippine security forces open fire on a crowd of 10,000-15,000 demonstrators at Malacañang Palace, Manila, killing 13.
1992	Rebel forces occupy Zaire's national radio station in Kinshasa and broadcast a demand for the government's resignation.
1992	Space Shuttle program: The space shuttle Discovery launches on STS-42 carrying Dr. Roberta Bondar, who becomes the first Canadian woman and the first neurologist in space.
1995	Israeli-Palestinian conflict: Beit Lid suicide bombing: In central Israel, near Netanya, two Gazans blow themselves up at a military transit point, killing 19 Israeli soldiers.
1998	Space Shuttle program: space shuttle Endeavour launches on STS-89 to dock with the Russian space station Mir.
1999	Australian missionary Graham Staines and his two sons are burned alive by radical Hindus while sleeping in their car in Eastern India.
2002	Kmart becomes the largest retailer in United States history to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
2006	Evo Morales is inaugurated as President of Bolivia, becoming the country's first indigenous president.
2007	At least 88 people are killed when two car bombs explode in the Bab Al-Sharqi market in central Baghdad, Iraq.
2009	President Barack Obama signs an executive order to close the Guantanamo Bay detention camp; congressional opposition will prevent it being implemented.
1987	The birth of Ray Rice, American football player
1988	The birth of Asher Allen, American football player
1988	The birth of Greg Oden, American basketball player
1988	The birth of Marcel Schmelzer, German footballer
1989	The birth of Theo Robinson, English footballer
1990	The birth of Alizé Cornet, French tennis player
1990	The birth of Dean Whare, New Zealand rugby league player
1990	The birth of Logic, American rapper
1990	The birth of Phil Wang, Malaysian comedian
1991	The birth of Stefan Kolb, German footballer
1996	The birth of Joshua Ho-Sang, Canadian ice hockey player
1996	The birth of Kumi Sasaki, Japanese idol
1997	The birth of Fan Zhendong, Chinese table tennis player
1998	The birth of Silento, American rapper, singer and songwriter
2000	The birth of Laia Codina, Spanish footballer
2013	The death of Hinton Mitchem, American businessman and politician (b. 1938)
2014	The death of Maziar Partow, Iranian cinematographer (b. 1933)
2015	The death of Fabrizio de Miranda, Italian engineer and academic, co-designed the Rande Bridge (b. 1926)
2015	The death of Wendell H. Ford, American lieutenant and politician, 53rd Governor of Kentucky (b. 1924)
2015	The death of Margaret Bloy Graham, Canadian author and illustrator (b. 1920)
2016	The death of Homayoun Behzadi, Iranian footballer and coach (b. 1942)
2016	The death of Cecil Parkinson, English politician (b. 1931)
2016	The death of Lois Ramsey, Australian actress (b. 1922)
2016	The death of Kamer Genç, Turkish politician (b. 1940)
2017	The death of Masaya Nakamura, Japanese businessman (b. 1925)
2017	The death of Yordano Ventura, Dominican baseball player (b. 1991)
2018	The death of Ursula K. Le Guin, American sci-fi and fantasy novelist (b. 1929)
2018	The death of William B. Jordan, American art historian (b. 1940)
2021	The death of Hank Aaron, American baseball player (b. 1934)
2022	The death of Thích Nhất Hạnh, Vietnamese Thiền Buddhist monk, peace activist, and founder of the Plum Village Tradition (b. 1926)

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