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Count’s birthday, by the numbers
- Count Basie was born on a Sunday.
- Count Basie would have turned 122 in 2026.
- Half birthday: February 21. Birthstone: Peridot and spinel.
- Count Basie belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.
Age gaps
- When Count Basie was born, Louis Armstrong was 3. Compare
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Frequently asked questions
When was Count Basie born?
Count Basie was born on August 21, 1904 and died on April 26, 1984, aged 79.
What is Count Basie’s zodiac sign?
Leo, born August 21.