Robert Kurka
(1921-1957)
American musician and composer – Robert Kurka was born in Cicero (Town in Illinois, United States) on December 22nd, 1921 and died in New York City (Most populous city in the United States) on December 12th, 1957 at the age of 35. Today Robert Kurka would be 102 years old.
Age
how old was Robert Kurka when he died?
35
Robert Kurka died in 1957 at the age of 35.
Biographical data
| Birthday | December 22nd, 1921 (Thursday) |
|---|---|
| Place of Birth | Cicero Town in Illinois, United States |
| Death Date | December 12th, 1957 (Thursday) |
| Death place | New York City Most populous city in the United States |
| Birth sign (Zodiac) | Capricorn (The Sea-Goat) ♑ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rooster 雞 |
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Birthday
When was Robert Kurka born?
Robert Kurka was born on December 22nd, 1921.
Death
When did Robert Kurka die?
Robert Kurka died on December 12th, 1957 at the age of 35 in New York City (Most populous city in the United States). Today Robert Kurka would be 102 years old.
Place of Birth
Where was Robert Kurka born?
Cicero (Town in Illinois, United States).
Death place
Where did Robert Kurka die?
New York City (Most populous city in the United States).
Zodiac
What is the zodiac sign of Robert Kurka?
Robert Kurka was born in the zodiac sign Capricorn (The Sea-Goat).
Chinese Zodiac
Which Chinese zodiac sign does Robert Kurka have?
Robert Kurka was born in 1921 in the year of the Chinese zodiac Rooster.
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