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Hank Williams

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Singer

Hank Williams

American singer-songwriter (1923 to 1953)

Hank Williams was born on September 17, 1923 and died on January 1, 1953, aged 29.

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Born
September 17, 1923, Mount Olive
Died
January 1, 1953
Zodiac sign
Virgo
Country
United States
Known as
Singer

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  • Hank Williams was born on a Monday.
  • Hank Williams would have turned 103 in 2026.
  • Half birthday: March 17. Birthstone: Sapphire.
  • Hank Williams belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.

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When was Hank Williams born?

Hank Williams was born on September 17, 1923 and died on January 1, 1953, aged 29.

What is Hank Williams’s zodiac sign?

Virgo, born September 17.

Does Hank Williams have an official website?

Yes: hankwilliams.com.