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John Cage

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Musician

John Cage

American avant-garde composer (1912-1992)

John Cage was born on September 5, 1912 and died on August 12, 1992, aged 79.

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Born
September 5, 1912
Died
August 12, 1992
Zodiac sign
Virgo
Country
United States
Known as
Musician

Official links: Official website (johncage.org) · Wikipedia

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  • John Cage was born on a Thursday.
  • John Cage would have turned 114 in 2026.
  • Half birthday: March 5. Birthstone: Sapphire.
  • John Cage belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.

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Gene KellyActor · August 23, 1912Michelangelo AntonioniFilm director · September 29, 1912Wendy HillerActor · August 15, 1912Chuck JonesFilm director · September 21, 1912Cornel WildeActor · October 13, 1912Samuel FullerActor · August 12, 1912

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When was John Cage born?

John Cage was born on September 5, 1912 and died on August 12, 1992, aged 79.

What is John Cage’s zodiac sign?

Virgo, born September 5.

Does John Cage have an official website?

Yes: johncage.org.