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Dizzy Gillespie

Photo: William P. Gottlieb, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Musician

Dizzy Gillespie

American jazz trumpeter (1917 to 1993)

Dizzy Gillespie was born on October 21, 1917 and died on January 6, 1993, aged 75.

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Born
October 21, 1917, Cheraw
Died
January 6, 1993
Zodiac sign
Libra
Country
United States
Known as
Musician

Official links: Official website (dizzygillespie.com) · Wikipedia

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Dizzy’s birthday, by the numbers

  • Dizzy Gillespie was born on a Sunday.
  • Dizzy Gillespie would have turned 109 in 2026.
  • Half birthday: April 21. Birthstone: Opal and tourmaline.
  • Dizzy Gillespie belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.

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Frequently asked questions

When was Dizzy Gillespie born?

Dizzy Gillespie was born on October 21, 1917 and died on January 6, 1993, aged 75.

What is Dizzy Gillespie’s zodiac sign?

Libra, born October 21.

Does Dizzy Gillespie have an official website?

Yes: dizzygillespie.com.