Birth Name: Aretha Louise Franklin
Occupation: Soul Singer
Born In: Memphis, TN
Birthdate: March 25, 1942
Age: 82 years old (as of 2024)
Ethnicity: Black
Nationality: American
Sexuality: Straight
Aretha Franklin was born on the 25th of March, 1942. She is popular for being a Soul Singer. In October 2014, she released a popular cover of the Adele song “Rolling in the Deep.” Aretha Franklin’s age is 82. The Queen of Soul who released the immortal hits “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” and “Respect.” She has won more than fifteen Grammy Awards, one of which was due to her 75 million record sales.
The 82-year-old soul singer was born in Memphis, TN. She started singing at her father’s church after her mother’s death and launched her solo career when she was eighteen. She was the godmother of recording artist Whitney Houston.
Aretha Franklin is a Aries and her 83rd birthday is in .
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Childhood
Aretha Franklin was born in 1940s. The early 1940s were dominated by World War II. Following the end of the war, it was the start of the Baby Boomer years and technology advancements such as the jet engine, nuclear fusion, radar, rocket technology and others later became the starting points for Space Exploration and Improved Air Travel. The 40s also brought us the Slinky, Velcro, Jeep, Tupperware and Frisbee. Discover what happened on this day.
Aretha Louise Franklin is part of the Silent Generation, which followed after the G.I. Generation. As young adults during the McCarthy Era, many members of this generation felt it was dangerous to speak out. They were too young to see action in World War II and too old to participate in the fun of the Summer of Love.
It's hard to know Aretha Franklin birth time, but we do know her mother gave birth to her on a Wednesday. People born on a Wednesday are generally well-spoken and have an innate talent for improvisation.
Education
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Family
Aretha Franklin’s mother’s name is unknown at this time and her father’s name is under review. . We will continue to update information on Aretha Franklin’s parents.
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Personal Life
Like many famous people and celebrities, Aretha Franklin keeps Her personal life private. Once more details are available on who she is dating, we will update this section.
The 82-year-old American was born in the Silent Generation and the Year of the Horse
Fast Facts
| REAL NAME: | Aretha Louise Franklin |
| NICKNAME: | The Queen of Soul, Sister Ree |
| MARTIAL STATUS: | Pending |
| RELIGION: | Baptist |
| TATTOOS: | N/A |
| AGE GENERATION: | Silent Generation |
| BIRTH SIGN: | Aries |
| BIRTH DAY: | Wednesday |
| DAYS SINCE BIRTH: |
Net Worth
The 82-year-old American soul singer has done well thus far. Majority of Aretha’s money comes from being a soul singer. CelebsMoney has recently updated Aretha Franklin’s net worth.
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Horoscope
Zodiac Sign: Aretha Franklin is a Aries. People of this zodiac sign like physical challenges, taking on leadership roles, individual sports and dislike inactivity, delays, and work that doesn't use one's talents. The strengths of this sign are being courageous, determined, confident, enthusiastic, optimistic, while weaknesses can be to be impatient, moody, short-tempered, impulsive and aggressive. The greatest overall compatibility with Aries is Libra and Leo.
Chinese Zodiac: Aretha Franklin was born in the Year of the Dragon. People born under this sign are seen as warm-hearted and easygoing. Independence is one of their greatest strengths, but sometimes they're overly frank with others.
Ruling Planet: Aretha Franklin has a ruling planet of Mars and has a ruling planet of Mars and by astrological associations Tuesday is ruled by Mars. This planet symbolizes the principle of assertive drive and energy. People who are born with Mars as the ruling planet have huge drive, aggression and commpetitiveness.
Aretha Franklin’s birth sign is Aries and she has a ruling planet of Mars.
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