Bruce Springsteen was born on 23 September 1949 in Long Branch. An American singer, songwriter and guitarist, Springsteen is known as the Boss and for his work with the E Street Band. Born in New Jersey, he became famous with the 1975 album Born to Run, and his songs of working-class life, ambition and hardship became anthems, including Thunder Road, Born in the U.S.A., The River and Dancing in the Dark. His concerts are known for lasting hours with great intensity. He has won many Grammy Awards, an Academy Award for Streets of Philadelphia, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Before and after
- 23 May 1949Basic Law for the Federal Republic of Germany
- from 23 May 1949 to 3 October 1990West Germany
- 18 June 1949Birth of Lech Kaczyński
- 18 August 1949Founding of French Civil Aviation University
- 23 September 1949Birth of Bruce Springsteen
- 25 September 1949Birth of Pedro Almodóvar
- from 7 October 1949 to 3 October 1990East Germany
- 8 October 1949Birth of Sigourney Weaver
- 21 October 1949Birth of Benjamin Netanyahu
More in Art, literature & culture
- 1954Publication of The Lord of the Rings
- 1956Premiere of Eurovision Song Contest
- 1958Publication of Exodus
- from 13 August 1961 to 9 November 1989Construction of Berlin Wall
- 1986Construction of Musée d'Orsay
- from 17 April 2011 to 19 May 2019Premiere of Game of Thrones
The era
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