Marcel Cerdan - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | July 22, 1916 |
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| Died | October 27, 1949 (age 33) |
| Birthplace | Sidi Bel Abbès, French Algeria (now Algeria) |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer - (see also Marcel Cerdan's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dragon |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | World Middleweight Boxing Champion; romantic relationship with singer Édith Piaf |
Intro
Marcel Cerdan was a French professional boxer widely regarded as one of the best European fighters of the 20th century. He held the World Middleweight Title and became an international sports icon, known both for his achievements in the ring and his famous relationship with singer Édith Piaf.
Early Life & Background
Marcel Cerdan was born on July 22, 1916, in Sidi Bel Abbès, then a part of French Algeria. He came from a sporting family of Spanish descent and moved to Morocco as a child. As a youth, Cerdan developed an interest in boxing and began his professional career in North Africa before moving to France to pursue bigger opportunities.
Career Highlights
- Turned professional in 1934, winning his first 47 bouts
- Won the European Welterweight Title in 1939
- Captured the World Middleweight Title in 1948 by defeating Tony Zale
- Amassed a professional record of 110 wins (65 by KO) and just 4 losses
- Inducted posthumously into the International Boxing Hall of Fame
Trivia
- His romance with French singer Édith Piaf was highly publicized
- Died in an airplane crash on October 27, 1949, while en route to reunite with Piaf in New York
- Nicknamed 'Le Bombardier Marocain' ('The Moroccan Bomber')
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Marcel Cerdan was born the 22 July 1916.
Sidi Bel Abbès, French Algeria (now Algeria).
On His Birth-Day
About July 22nd, 1916, in brief:
- Historical events: On July 22, 1916, a suitcase bomb exploded during San Francisco's "Preparedness Day" parade, killing 10 and injuring 40. The parade was held in support of bolstering the American military for possible entry into World War I, but it faced opposition from the labor movement, who saw it as benefiting munitions makers. Radical labor activists Warren Billings and Tom Mooney were wrongfully convicted for the bombing, based on perjured testimony, facilitated by an arrangement between business and law enforcement. The case sparked worldwide outrage and was investigated for over 20 years, with both men eventually being released. This incident is seen as a catalyst for the founding of the American Civil Liberties Union and contributed to the heightened sensitivity and restriction of rights during the Red Scare. The true perpetrators of the bombing remain unknown.
- Day of the week: July 22nd, 1916 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: They Didn't Believe Me by Grace Kerns & Reed Miller
- Popular movie: directed by D.W. Griffith
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