Rush Limbaugh - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | January 12, 1951 |
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| Died | February 17, 2021 (age 70) |
| Birthplace | Cape Girardeau, Missouri, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn - (see also Rush Limbaugh's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Tiger |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Hosting 'The Rush Limbaugh Show', pioneering conservative talk radio, and shaping American political discourse. |
Intro
Rush Limbaugh was a prominent American radio talk show host, commentator, and conservative political icon, famous for his influential program "The Rush Limbaugh Show" which aired nationwide for over three decades.
Early Life & Background
Rush Limbaugh was born in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, to a family with a prominent legal background. His father was an attorney and World War II fighter pilot. Limbaugh developed an interest in radio from a young age and started working as a radio disc jockey in his teens, briefly attending Southeast Missouri State University before pursuing a full-time career in radio.
Career Highlights
- Hosted 'The Rush Limbaugh Show' from 1988 until his death in 2021, syndicated nationwide and reaching millions of listeners daily.
- Received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Donald Trump in 2020.
- Published bestselling books including 'The Way Things Ought to Be' and 'See, I Told You So.'
- Inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame in 1993 and the National Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame in 1998.
Trivia
- His radio show attracted a loyal audience that peaked at over 15 million weekly listeners.
- Limbaugh was known for his satirical style and coined many phrases popular within conservative circles.
- He was diagnosed with advanced lung cancer in 2020 and continued to host his show during treatment.
FAQs
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Rush Limbaugh was born the 12 January 1951.
Cape Girardeau, Missouri, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About January 12th, 1951, in brief:
- Day of the week: January 12th, 1951 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: So Long (It's Been Good to Know Ya) by Weavers (Gordon Jenkins & His Orchestra)
- Popular movie: A Streetcar Named Desire directed by Elia Kazan
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