Person in history
Aurora (singer)
Aurora, Norwegian singer-songwriter
Life at a glance
- Born
- 1996 · June 15
- Age this year
- 30No death recorded in our data
- Born
- 30th anniversary of their birth this year
Their story
Who they were
Aurora Aksnes, known mononymously as Aurora, is a Norwegian singer, songwriter and record producer. Known for blending electropop, folk, and art pop, she has been described as a pioneer of the Norwegian art pop scene and dubbed the "Fairy of Pop". She started writing songs and learning dance at age six, and gained recognition as a teenager after a classmate posted her music online without her knowledge. Initially trained on the piano, she later learned percussion and production.
Why this date
Aurora (singer) appears on our June 15 calendar for 1996 as a birth entry.
The world when they were born
Other entries we record for 1996.
- July 18Saguenay flood
- May 11ValuJet Flight 592
- June 15The Troubles
- December 29Guatemala
- November 7NASA
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Sources
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“Aurora (singer)”, What's On This Date, https://whatsonthisdate.com/app/people/aurora-singer, accessed October 27, 2026.
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Questions about Aurora (singer)
When was Aurora (singer) born?
June 15 1996.
How old would Aurora (singer) be today?
30 this year, based on the birth year we hold. We have no death record for them in our data, which is not proof either way.
Who else was born on June 15?
Bayley (wrestler), Michał Kopczyński, Lewis Hancox and others — the list is on this page and on the date page.
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