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Musician

Frank Zappa

American musician (1940 to 1993)

Frank Zappa was born on December 21, 1940 and died on December 4, 1993, aged 52.

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Born
December 21, 1940, Baltimore
Died
December 4, 1993
Zodiac sign
Sagittarius
Country
United States
Known as
Musician

Official links: Official website (zappa.com) · X · YouTube · Wikipedia

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Frank’s birthday, by the numbers

  • Frank Zappa was born on a Saturday.
  • Frank Zappa would have turned 86 in 2026.
  • Half birthday: June 21. Birthstone: Turquoise, tanzanite and zircon.
  • Frank Zappa belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.

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Frequently asked questions

When was Frank Zappa born?

Frank Zappa was born on December 21, 1940 and died on December 4, 1993, aged 52.

What is Frank Zappa’s zodiac sign?

Sagittarius, born December 21.

Does Frank Zappa have an official website?

Yes: zappa.com.