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Lester’s birthday, by the numbers
- Lester Young was born on a Friday.
- Lester Young would have turned 117 in 2026.
- Half birthday: February 27. Birthstone: Peridot and spinel.
- Lester Young belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.
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Frequently asked questions
When was Lester Young born?
Lester Young was born on August 27, 1909 and died on March 15, 1959, aged 49.
What is Lester Young’s zodiac sign?
Virgo, born August 27.