In what year was Frank Sinatra born?

Frank Sinatra was born in 1915, specifically on December 12, in Hoboken, New Jersey. His full name was Francis Albert Sinatra, and he was the only child of Italian immigrants Antonino “Marty” Sinatra and Natalina “Dolly” Garaventa.

Sinatra grew up during the Great Depression and began pursuing music after hearing recordings by Bing Crosby. He gained early attention singing with big bands led by Harry James and Tommy Dorsey before becoming a successful solo performer in the 1940s.

The year 1915 is sometimes confused with 1917 or 1920, but contemporary biographical records identify December 12, 1915, as his birth date. Sinatra later became one of the defining American singers and actors of the 20th century, with a career spanning swing, traditional pop, film, television, and live performance.