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The Edge

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Musician

The Edge

Irish rock musician, guitar player of U2

The Edge is 65 years old, born on August 8, 1961 in London.

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Born
August 8, 1961, London
Age
65
Zodiac sign
Leo
Country
Ireland, United Kingdom
Known as
Musician

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The’s birthday, by the numbers

  • The Edge was born on a Tuesday.
  • The Edge has been alive for about 23,830 days.
  • Their 25,000-day milestone falls on January 18, 2030.
  • Their next birthday, turning 66, is on a Sunday.
  • Next milestone: The Edge turns 70 on August 8, 2031, in 4 years and 9 months. More milestone birthdays
  • The Edge is younger than 1,466 and older than 5,380 of the living celebrities on CFOTD.
  • Half birthday: February 8. Birthstone: Peridot and spinel.
  • The Edge belongs to Baby Boomers.

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Ricky GervaisComedian · June 25, 1961James GandolfiniActor · September 18, 1961Forest WhitakerActor · July 15, 1961Pumpuang DuangjanSinger · August 4, 1961Dave MustaineMusician · September 13, 1961Woody HarrelsonActor · July 23, 1961

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How old is The Edge?

The Edge is 65 years old, born on August 8, 1961 in London.

What is The Edge’s zodiac sign?

Leo, born August 8.