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

Updated at December 12, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

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

Sam Cooke Facts

Full NameSam Cooke
BirthdateJanuary 22, 1931
Birth PlaceClarksdale, MS
Age (in 2024)93 Years Old
ZodiacAquarius
OccupationSoul Singer

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, 10 months and 21 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, 22nd day / 04th 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 1126 months old
  • Sam Cooke age in day is 34293 days old
  • Sam Cooke age in hour is 823032 hours old
  • Sam Cooke age in minute is 49381920 minutes old
  • Sam Cooke age in second is 2962915200 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.

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

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