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Musician · TV host
John Peel
English DJ and radio presenter (1939 to 2004)
John Peel was born on August 30, 1939 and died on October 26, 2004, aged 65.
- Born
- August 30, 1939, Heswall
- Died
- October 26, 2004
- Zodiac sign
- Virgo
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Known as
- Musician, TV host
Official links: Official website (bbc.co.uk) · Wikipedia
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John’s birthday, by the numbers
- John Peel was born on a Wednesday.
- John Peel would have turned 87 in 2026.
- Half birthday: March 1. Birthstone: Peridot and spinel.
- John Peel belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.
Age gaps
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Frequently asked questions
When was John Peel born?
John Peel was born on August 30, 1939 and died on October 26, 2004, aged 65.
What is John Peel’s zodiac sign?
Virgo, born August 30.
Does John Peel have an official website?
Yes: bbc.co.uk.