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Musician · Singer
Louis Armstrong
American jazz musician, trumpeter and singer (1901 to 1971)
Louis Armstrong was born on August 4, 1901 and died on July 6, 1971, aged 69.
- Born
- August 4, 1901, New Orleans
- Died
- July 6, 1971
- Zodiac sign
- Leo
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Musician, Singer
Official links: Official website (louisarmstronghouse.org) · X · YouTube · Wikipedia
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Louis’s birthday, by the numbers
- Louis Armstrong was born on a Sunday.
- Louis Armstrong would have turned 125 in 2026.
- Half birthday: February 4. Birthstone: Peridot and spinel.
- Louis Armstrong belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.
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Frequently asked questions
When was Louis Armstrong born?
Louis Armstrong was born on August 4, 1901 and died on July 6, 1971, aged 69.
What is Louis Armstrong’s zodiac sign?
Leo, born August 4.
Does Louis Armstrong have an official website?
Yes: louisarmstronghouse.org.