THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Charlie Christian
American swing and jazz guitarist (1916-1942)
Charlie Christian was born on July 29, 1916 in Bonham, United States and died on March 2, 1942, aged 25.
Born
July 29, 1916
Charlie Christian died aged 25.
Died: March 2, 1942
Source:
- Encyclopædia Britannica Online
- BnF authorities
- Christian, Charlie (29 July 1916–02 March 1942), musician
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Bonham, United States
- Professions
- composer, jazz guitarist
- Citizenship
- United States
More about Charlie Christian
- Zodiac sign
- Leo
- Birth name
- Charles Henry Christian
All birth date sources
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- Encyclopædia Britannica Online
- BnF authorities
- Christian, Charlie (29 July 1916–02 March 1942), musician
- Proleksis Encyclopedia
- Brockhaus Enzyklopädie
- Find a Grave
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record
Questions people ask
How old was Charlie Christian when they died?
Charlie Christian died aged 25.
When is Charlie Christian’s birthday?
Charlie Christian’s recorded birthday is July 29.
Where was Charlie Christian born?
Charlie Christian was born in Bonham, United States.
What was Charlie Christian’s name at birth?
Charlie Christian’s recorded birth name is Charles Henry Christian.
When did Charlie Christian die?
Charlie Christian died on March 2, 1942.