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Singer
Janis Joplin
American singer (1943 to 1970)
Janis Joplin was born on January 19, 1943 and died on October 4, 1970, aged 27.
- Born
- January 19, 1943, Port Arthur
- Died
- October 4, 1970
- Zodiac sign
- Capricorn
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Singer
Official links: Official website (janisjoplin.com) · Instagram · X · YouTube · TikTok · Wikipedia
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Janis’s birthday, by the numbers
- Janis Joplin was born on a Tuesday.
- Janis Joplin would have turned 83 in 2026.
- Half birthday: July 19. Birthstone: Garnet.
- Janis Joplin belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.
Age gaps
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Frequently asked questions
When was Janis Joplin born?
Janis Joplin was born on January 19, 1943 and died on October 4, 1970, aged 27.
What is Janis Joplin’s zodiac sign?
Capricorn, born January 19.
Does Janis Joplin have an official website?
Yes: janisjoplin.com.