Pianist Grigory Sokolov

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Grigory Sokolov

Living place: Russia

Birthday: 18-4-1950 (74 years old)

Population of the world 1950: 2.556 billions

Global rank: #89437

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Who is Pianist Grigory Sokolov?
Considered one of the greatest Russian pianists. He was popular in America even at the height of tension during the Cold War.
His prolific American touring career of the 1970s was thwarted in the 1980s by the cold wars, especially when the two countries ended all cultural agreements.

Young / Before famous

He first achieved international acclaim when he won the gold medal at the 1966 Tchaikovsky International Piano Competition by unanimous vote of the jury.

Family life info

His family recognized his talent very early, and he began attending school at the age of five and enrolled at the Leningrad Institute when he was seven.

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He is considered Anton Rubinstein to be one of his greatest inspirations.

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When was Pianist Grigory Sokolov born?
Grigory Sokolov birthday 18-4-1950 (at the age of 74).
Where is Pianist Grigory Sokolov's birth place, what is Zodiac/Chinese Zodiac?
Grigory Sokolov was born in Russia. Là Pianist, whose Zodiac is Aries, and who Chinese Zodiac is The Tiger. Grigory Sokolov's global rank is 89437 and whose rank is 595 in list of famous Pianist. Population of the world in 1950 is about 2.556 billions persons.
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Events in 1950 and 18-4

Events in the world in the birth year of Grigory Sokolov

  • Korean War begins when North Korean Communist forces invade South Korea.
  • Sino-Soviet friendship treaty signed.
  • Communist Chinese forces invade Tibet.
  • British atomic physicist Klaus Fuchs is convicted of spying for the Soviet Union. Background: The Cold War

Birthday Grigory Sokolov (18-4) in history

  • Day 18-4 year 1775: Silversmith Paul Revere rode from Charlestown to Lexington to warn Massachusetts colonists of the arrival of British troops during the American Revolution.
  • Day 18-4 year 1906: The Great San Francisco Earthquake destroyed over 4 sq mi. and killed over 500 people.
  • Day 18-4 year 1923: The first game was played in Yankee Stadium (“the House that Ruth built”). Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 4–1.
  • Day 18-4 year 1956: Grace Kelly married Prince Rainier of Monaco.
  • Day 18-4 year 1968: London Bridge was sold to an American. It was rebuilt in Arizona.
  • Day 18-4 year 1978: The U.S. Senate voted to hand over the Panama Canal to Panamanian control on Dec. 31, 1999.
  • Day 18-4 year 2002: Afghanistan’s former king, Mohammad Zahir Shah, returned after 29 years in exile.
  • Day 18-4 year 2012: American Bandstand and New Year's Rockin' Eve host Dick Clark died of heart failure.
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