Wadada Leo Smith Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at December 11, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

Wadada Leo Smith Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac & Family

Wadada Leo Smith Facts

Full Name	Wadada Leo Smith
Birthdate	December 18, 1941
Birth Place	Leland, MS
Age (in 2024)	82 Years Old
Zodiac	Sagittarius
Occupation	Composer

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Wadada Leo Smith Age & Birthday

Wadada Leo Smith is best known as Composer who has born on December 18, 1941 in Leland, MS. Currently, Wadada Leo Smith is 82 years, 11 months and 24 days old. Wadada Leo Smith will celebrate 83rd birthday on Wednesday, 18th of December 2024. Below the countdown to Wadada Leo Smith upcoming birthday.

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Wadada Leo Smith Biography

About

Avant-garde jazz trumpeter and composer who was nominated for the 2013 Pulitzer Prize for Music.

Before Fame

He began playing drums and French horn in his childhood, ultimately deciding to play only trumpet.

Trivia

He formed his own jazz group The Creative Construction Company and started his own label to give himself full creative freedom.

Family Life

He grew up in Leland, Mississippi. His family noticed his talent early on.

Associated With

His 1998 album "Yo, Miles!" was a tribute to Miles Davis' early-1970s "electric" period when Davis used powered instruments.

Top Asked Questions about Wadada Leo Smith

How old is Wadada Leo Smith in 2024?

Wadada Leo Smith is 82 years old today.

When was Wadada Leo Smith born?

Wadada Leo Smith was born on December 18, 1941 in Leland, MS.

What is Wadada Leo Smith zodiac sign?

Wadada Leo Smith zodiac sign is Sagittarius.

What was Wadada Leo Smith best known for?

Wadada Leo Smith was best known as Composer.

Fun Facts about Wadada Leo Smith's Birthday

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

Wadada Leo Smith was born on Thursday, 352^nd day / 51^st week of 1941
Wadada Leo Smith has Sagittarius zodiac sign and Fire element based on western astrology
Roman numeral of Wadada Leo Smith birthday is XVIII.XII.MCMXLI
Wadada Leo Smith's birthstone is Turquoise
Wadada Leo Smith's birth flower is Narcissus that symbolize sweetness, self-esteem & vanity
Wadada Leo Smith age in year is 82 years old
Wadada Leo Smith age in month is 995 months old
Wadada Leo Smith age in day is 30309 days old
Wadada Leo Smith age in hour is 727416 hours old
Wadada Leo Smith age in minute is 43644960 minutes old
Wadada Leo Smith age in second is 2618697600 seconds old
Next Wadada Leo Smith birthday is on Thursday, December 18th 2025
Wadada Leo Smith age in next birthday (2025) is 83 years old
Learn more interesting facts about December 18, 1941 birthday

Historical Events on Wadada Leo Smith Birthday (December 18)

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

Year	Event
1973	Soviet Soyuz Programme: Soyuz 13, crewed by cosmonauts Valentin Lebedev and Pyotr Klimuk, is launched from Baikonur in the Soviet Union.
1977	United Airlines Flight 2860 crashes near Kaysville, Utah, killing all three crew members on board.
1977	SA de Transport Aérien Flight 730 crashes near Madeira Airport in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, killing 36.
1981	First flight of the Russian heavy strategic bomber Tu-160, the world's largest combat aircraft, largest supersonic aircraft and largest variable-sweep wing aircraft built.
1995	A Lockheed L-188 Electra crashes in Jamba, Cuando Cubango, Angola, killing 141 people.
1999	NASA launches into orbit the Terra platform carrying five Earth Observation instruments, including ASTER, CERES, MISR, MODIS and MOPITT.
2002	California gubernatorial recall: Then Governor of California Gray Davis announces that the state would face a record budget deficit of $35 billion, roughly double the figure reported during his reelection campaign one month earlier.
2005	The Chadian Civil War begins when rebel groups, allegedly backed by neighbouring Sudan, launch an attack in Adré.
2006	The first of a series of floods strikes Malaysia. The death toll of all flooding is at least 118, with over 400,000 people displaced.
2006	United Arab Emirates holds its first-ever elections.
2015	Kellingley Colliery, the last deep coal mine in Great Britain, closes.
2017	Amtrak Cascades passenger train 501, derailed near DuPont, Washington, a city in United States near Olympia, Washington killing six people, and injuring 70 others.
2018	List of bolides: A meteor exploded over the Bering Sea with a force over 10 times greater than the atomic bomb that destroyed Hiroshima in 1945.
2019	The United States House of Representatives impeaches Donald Trump for the first time.
2022	Argentina win the 2022 FIFA World Cup final, defeating title holders France 4-2 on penalties following a 3-3 draw after extra time.
1989	The birth of Ashley Benson, American actress and singer
1990	The birth of Sierra Kay, American singer-songwriter
1990	The birth of Victor Hedman, Swedish ice hockey defenceman
1991	The birth of Marcus Butler, English internet celebrity
1992	The birth of Bridgit Mendler, American singer, songwriter and actress
1992	The birth of Ryan Crouser, American shot putter
1993	The birth of Byron Buxton, American baseball player
1993	The birth of Thomas Lam, Finnish professional football defender
1994	The birth of Natália Kelly, American-Austrian singer
1994	The birth of Gerard Gumbau, Spanish professional footballer
1995	The birth of Barbora Krejčíková, Czech tennis player
1997	The birth of Ronald Acuña Jr., Venezuelan baseball player
2000	The birth of Korapat Kirdpan, Thai actor and singer
2000	The birth of Travon Walker, American football player
2001	The birth of Billie Eilish, American singer
2012	The death of Anatoliy Zayaev, Ukrainian footballer, coach, and manager (b. 1931)
2013	The death of Ken Hutcherson, American football player (b. 1952)
2013	The death of Graham Mackay, South African-English businessman (b. 1949)
2014	The death of Donald J. Albosta, American soldier and politician (b. 1925)
2014	The death of Gideon Ben-Yisrael, Israeli soldier and politician (b. 1923)
2014	The death of Larry Henley, American singer-songwriter (b. 1937)
2014	The death of Virna Lisi, Italian actress (b. 1936)
2014	The death of Mandy Rice-Davies, English model and actress (b. 1944)
2014	The death of Robert Simpson, American meteorologist and author (b. 1912)
2015	The death of Luc Brewaeys, Belgian pianist, composer, and conductor (b. 1959)
2015	The death of Helge Solum Larsen, Norwegian businessman and politician (b. 1969)
2016	The death of Zsa Zsa Gabor, Hungarian-American actress and socialite (b. 1917)
2017	The death of Kim Jong-hyun, South Korean singer (b. 1990)
2020	The death of Jerry Relph, American politician and member of the Minnesota Senate (b. 1944)
2021	The death of Sayaka Kanda, Japanese actress and singer (b. 1986)

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