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Don McLean

Photo: A Howard, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Singer

Don McLean

American singer-songwriter

Don McLean is 81 years old, born on October 2, 1945 in New Rochelle.

Next birthday in 332 days, turning 82.

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Born
October 2, 1945, New Rochelle
Age
81
Zodiac sign
Libra
Country
United States
Known as
Singer

Official links: Official website (don-mclean.com) · Instagram · X · Wikipedia

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Don’s birthday, by the numbers

  • Don McLean was born on a Tuesday.
  • Don McLean has been alive for about 29,618 days.
  • Their 30,000-day milestone falls on November 21, 2027.
  • Their next birthday, turning 82, is on a Saturday.
  • Next milestone: Don McLean turns 90 on October 2, 2035, in 8 years and 11 months. More milestone birthdays
  • Don McLean is younger than 394 and older than 6,452 of the living celebrities on CFOTD.
  • Half birthday: April 2. Birthstone: Opal and tourmaline.
  • Don McLean belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.

Age gaps

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Franz BeckenbauerSoccer player · September 11, 1945Neil YoungSinger · November 12, 1945Gerd MüllerSoccer player · November 3, 1945Huell HowserTV host · October 18, 1945John LithgowActor · October 19, 1945Anni-Frid LyngstadSinger · November 15, 1945

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StingMusician · Age 75Alisson BeckerSoccer player · Age 34Ayumi HamasakiSinger · Age 48Roberto FirminoSoccer player · Age 35Marion BartoliTennis player · Age 42Omar SívoriSoccer player · (1935 to 2005)

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Bob MarleyMusician · February 6Franz BeckenbauerSoccer player · September 11Eric ClaptonMusician · March 30Rod StewartSinger · January 10Helen MirrenActor · July 26Bette MidlerSinger · December 1

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Frequently asked questions

How old is Don McLean?

Don McLean is 81 years old, born on October 2, 1945 in New Rochelle.

What is Don McLean’s zodiac sign?

Libra, born October 2.

Does Don McLean have an official website?

Yes: don-mclean.com.