Sonnyboy Williamson I Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts
Updated at November 21, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team
Sonnyboy Williamson I Facts
| Full Name | Sonnyboy Williamson I |
|---|---|
| Birthdate | March 30, 1914 |
| Birth Place | Tennessee |
| Age (in 2024) | 110 Years Old |
| Zodiac | Aries |
| Occupation | Blues Singer |
Sonnyboy Williamson I Age & Birthday
Sonnyboy Williamson I is best known as Blues Singer who has born on March 30, 1914 in Tennessee. Currently, Sonnyboy Williamson I is 110 years, 7 months and 22 days old. Sonnyboy Williamson I will celebrate 111th birthday on Sunday, 30th of March 2025. Below the countdown to Sonnyboy Williamson I upcoming birthday.
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About
Known as the Father of Modern Blues Harp, Williamson was a blues harmonica player who popularized the instrument but was tragically murdered before gaining fame.
Before Fame
He was a harp prodigy in his teen years, learned the blues, and then settled in Chicago, where he got a recording contract in 1937.
Trivia
His numerous recordings in the late 1930s and early 1940s became part of many blues musicians' repertoires, and his track "Shake That Boogie" became a national R&B hit.
Family Life
He was born John Lee Williamson in Jackson, Tennessee.
Associated With
Carey Bell was another Chicago blues harmonica player, influenced by Williamson's songs.
Top Asked Questions about Sonnyboy Williamson I
How old is Sonnyboy Williamson I in 2024?
Sonnyboy Williamson I is 110 years old today.
When was Sonnyboy Williamson I born?
Sonnyboy Williamson I was born on March 30, 1914 in Tennessee.
What is Sonnyboy Williamson I zodiac sign?
Sonnyboy Williamson I zodiac sign is Aries.
What was Sonnyboy Williamson I best known for?
Sonnyboy Williamson I was best known as Blues Singer.
Fun Facts about Sonnyboy Williamson I's Birthday
Here's quick list of some fun facts about Sonnyboy Williamson I's birthday you must know including detailed age calculation, western astrology, roman numeral, birthstone and birth flower.
- Sonnyboy Williamson I was born on Monday, 89th day / 14th week of 1914
- Sonnyboy Williamson I has Aries zodiac sign and Fire element based on western astrology
- Roman numeral of Sonnyboy Williamson I birthday is XXX.III.MCMXIV
- Sonnyboy Williamson I's birthstone is Aquamarine
- Sonnyboy Williamson I's birth flower is Daffodil that symbolize spring, rebirth, domestic happiness & love
- Sonnyboy Williamson I age in year is 110 years old
- Sonnyboy Williamson I age in month is 1327 months old
- Sonnyboy Williamson I age in day is 40414 days old
- Sonnyboy Williamson I age in hour is 969936 hours old
- Sonnyboy Williamson I age in minute is 58196160 minutes old
- Sonnyboy Williamson I age in second is 3491769600 seconds old
- Next Sonnyboy Williamson I birthday is on Sunday, March 30th 2025
- Sonnyboy Williamson I age in next birthday (2025) is 111 years old
Historical Events on Sonnyboy Williamson I Birthday (March 30)
Below are historical events that coincided with Sonnyboy Williamson I's birthday including important historical events as well as births and deaths of historical figures.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1959 | Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama, flees Tibet for India. |
| 1961 | The Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs is signed in New York City. |
| 1965 | Vietnam War: A car bomb explodes in front of the United States Embassy, Saigon, killing 22 and wounding 183 others. |
| 1967 | Delta Air Lines Flight 9877 crashes at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, killing 19. |
| 1972 | Vietnam War: The Easter Offensive begins after North Vietnamese forces cross into the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) of South Vietnam. |
| 1976 | Israeli-Palestinian conflict: in the first organized response against Israeli policies by a Palestinian collective since 1948, Palestinians create the first Land Day. |
| 1979 | Airey Neave, a British Member of Parliament (MP), is killed by a car bomb as he exits the Palace of Westminster. The Irish National Liberation Army claims responsibility. |
| 1981 | U.S. President Ronald Reagan is shot in the chest outside a Washington, D.C., hotel by John Hinckley, Jr.; three others are wounded in the same incident. |
| 1982 | Space Shuttle program: STS-3 mission is completed with the landing of Columbia at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. |
| 2002 | The 2002 Lyon car attack takes place. |
| 2008 | Drolma Kyi arrested by Chinese authorities. |
| 2009 | Twelve gunmen attack the Manawan Police Academy in Lahore, Pakistan. |
| 2017 | SpaceX conducts the world's first reflight of an orbital class rocket. |
| 2018 | Israeli Army killed 17 Palestinians and wounded 1,400 in Gaza during Land Day protests. |
| 2019 | Pope Francis visits Morocco. |
| 1988 | The birth of Will Matthews, Australian rugby league player |
| 1988 | The birth of Thanasis Papazoglou, Greek footballer |
| 1988 | The birth of Richard Sherman, American football player |
| 1988 | The birth of Larisa Yurkiw, Canadian alpine skier |
| 1989 | The birth of Chris Sale, American baseball player |
| 1989 | The birth of João Sousa, Portuguese tennis player |
| 1990 | The birth of Thomas Rhett, American country music singer and songwriter |
| 1990 | The birth of Michal Březina, Czech figure skater |
| 1992 | The birth of Palak Muchhal, Indian playback singer |
| 1993 | The birth of Anitta, Brazilian singer and entertainer |
| 1994 | The birth of Jetro Willems, Dutch footballer |
| 1997 | The birth of Lee Dong-min, South Korean singer, actor, and model |
| 1998 | The birth of Kalyn Ponga, Australian rugby league player |
| 2000 | The birth of Colton Herta, American race car driver |
| 2001 | The birth of Anastasia Potapova, Russian tennis player |
| 2013 | The death of Daniel Hoffman, American poet and academic (b. 1923) |
| 2013 | The death of Bobby Parks, American basketball player and coach (b. 1962) |
| 2013 | The death of Phil Ramone, South African-American songwriter and producer, co-founded A & R Recording (b. 1934) |
| 2013 | The death of Edith Schaeffer, Chinese-Swiss religious leader and author, co-founded L'Abri (b. 1914) |
| 2013 | The death of Bob Turley, American baseball player and coach (b. 1930) |
| 2014 | The death of Ray Hutchison, American lawyer and politician (b. 1932) |
| 2014 | The death of Kate O'Mara, English actress (b. 1939) |
| 2015 | The death of Helmut Dietl, German director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1944) |
| 2015 | The death of Roger Slifer, American author, illustrator, screenwriter, and producer (b. 1954) |
| 2015 | The death of Ingrid van Houten-Groeneveld, Dutch astronomer and academic (b. 1921) |
| 2018 | The death of Bill Maynard, English actor (b. 1928) |
| 2020 | The death of Manolis Glezos, Greek left-wing politician, journalist, author, and folk hero (b. 1922) |
| 2020 | The death of Bill Withers, American singer-songwriter (b. 1938) |
| 2021 | The death of G. Gordon Liddy, chief operative in the Watergate scandal (b. 1930) |
| 2021 | The death of Myra Frances, British actress (b. 1942) |
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