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Soccer player
Garrincha
Brazilian association football player (1933 to 1983)
Garrincha was born on October 28, 1933 and died on January 20, 1983, aged 49.
- Born
- October 28, 1933, Magé
- Died
- January 20, 1983
- Zodiac sign
- Scorpio
- Country
- Brazil
- Known as
- Soccer player
Official links: Wikipedia
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Garrincha’s birthday, by the numbers
- Garrincha was born on a Saturday.
- Garrincha would have turned 93 in 2026.
- Half birthday: April 28. Birthstone: Opal and tourmaline.
- Garrincha belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.
Age gaps
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Frequently asked questions
When was Garrincha born?
Garrincha was born on October 28, 1933 and died on January 20, 1983, aged 49.
What is Garrincha’s zodiac sign?
Scorpio, born October 28.