![Singer/Actor Ricky Martin](https://www.onthisday.com/images/people/ricky-martin.jpg?w=360)
Nationality: ![Puerto Rico](https://www.onthisday.com/images/flags/puerto-rico.svg)
Puerto Rican
Biography: Best known for solo pop hits as Livin' La Vida Loca and She Bangs.
Born: December 24, 1971
Birthplace: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Age: 52 years old
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Capricorn
Married Life
- 2018-01-08 Puerto Rican "Livin' la Vida Loca" singer Ricky Martin (46) reveals he has married Syrian-Swedish painter Jwan Yosef (33)
- 2023-07-06 Singer Ricky Martin and Syrian-Swedish painter Jwan Yose announce their decision to divorce after six years of marriage
Historical Events
- 1999-03-23 "Livin' la Vida Loca" sung by Ricky Martin released - goes on to sell over 8 million copies
- 1999-04-17 Rock for the Rainforest benefit concert held at Carnegie Hall, NYC; performers include: Sting, Elton John, James Taylor, Billy Joel, Tony Bennett, Don Henley, Ricky Martin and Charles Aznavour
- 2000-04-13 Rock for the Rainforest benefit concert held at Carnegie Hall, NYC; performers include: Sting, Elton John, James Taylor, Stevie Wonder, Ricky Martin, Billy Joel, Gladys Knight, Percy Sledge, Tom Jones, Martha Reeves, Macy Gray, Sam Moore, and The Impressions
- 2019-12-09 Rock for the Rainforest benefit concert held at The Beacon Theatre, NYC; performers include: Sting, Bruce Springsteen, James Taylor, John Mellencamp, Bob Geldof, Ricky Martin, Eurythmics, Deborah Harry, Shaggy, Zucchero, MC Rodriguez, and H.E.R.