![Recording Executive Simon Cowell](https://www.onthisday.com/images/people/simon-cowell.jpg?w=360)
Profession: Recording Executive
Nationality: ![England](https://www.onthisday.com/images/flags/england.svg)
English
Biography: He is known for his role as a talent judge on TV shows such as Pop Idol, The X Factor, Britain's Got Talent and American Idol.
Born: October 7, 1959
Birthplace: London, England
Age: 64 years old
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Libra
Historical Events
- 2001-10-06 UK talent show "Pop Idol" debuts, created by Simon Fuller with judges Simon Cowell, Pete Waterman. Start of a worldwide Idol franchise.
- 2002-06-11 "American Idol" created by Simon Fuller with judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, and Randy Jackson premieres on Fox-TV
- 2010-01-11 Simon Cowell leaves "American Idol"
- 2017-06-23 "Bridge Over Troubled Water" single organized by Simon Cowell for those affected by Grenfell tower fire reaches No. 1 in UK charts
- 2020-08-08 British music mogul and television personality Simon Cowell breaks his back riding an electric exercise bike