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Ian Curtis

British musician (1956 to 1980)

Ian Curtis was born on July 15, 1956 and died on May 18, 1980, aged 23.

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Born
July 15, 1956, Stretford
Died
May 18, 1980
Zodiac sign
Cancer
Country
United Kingdom
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Musician

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  • Ian Curtis was born on a Sunday.
  • Ian Curtis would have turned 70 in 2026.
  • Half birthday: January 15. Birthstone: Ruby.
  • Ian Curtis belongs to Baby Boomers.

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When was Ian Curtis born?

Ian Curtis was born on July 15, 1956 and died on May 18, 1980, aged 23.

What is Ian Curtis’s zodiac sign?

Cancer, born July 15.