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Film director
John Hughes
American filmmaker (1950 to 2009)
John Hughes was born on February 18, 1950 and died on August 6, 2009, aged 59.
- Born
- February 18, 1950, Lansing
- Died
- August 6, 2009
- Zodiac sign
- Aquarius
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Film director
Official links: Wikipedia
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John’s birthday, by the numbers
- John Hughes was born on a Saturday.
- John Hughes would have turned 76 in 2026.
- Half birthday: August 18. Birthstone: Amethyst.
- John Hughes belongs to Baby Boomers.
Age gaps
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Frequently asked questions
When was John Hughes born?
John Hughes was born on February 18, 1950 and died on August 6, 2009, aged 59.
What is John Hughes’s zodiac sign?
Aquarius, born February 18.