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Akebono Tarō

American professional wrestler and rikishi (1969–2024)

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Occupation

athlete

Born in

Waimānalo

Born

May 8, 1969

Zodiac

Taurus

20,053

days lived

54

age at death

Born
May 8, 1969 in 🇯🇵Waimānalo
Died
April 1, 2024 (aged 54)
Zodiac
♉︎Taurus·rooster 🐓
Updated Jul 2026

Birth Chart

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Akebono's Birth Chart

Astrology
♈︎♉︎♊︎♋︎♌︎♍︎♎︎♏︎♐︎♑︎♒︎♓︎☉☽☿♀♂♃♄⛢♆♇
Fire
Earth
Air
Water
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Sun Sign

Taurus♉︎

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Moon Sign

Aquarius♒︎

Dominant Element

Earth

⚠️ Rising sign requires birth time for accurate calculation

Planetary positions calculated for May 8, 1969

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2024
Day 20,052
Age 54

Death of Akebono Tarō

Confidence
96%
Apr 1, 2024

Akebono Tarō passed away due to heart failure at the age of 54.

2003
Day 12,291
Age 33

Entered MMA

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 2003

Akebono began his career in mixed martial arts (MMA).

Day 12,291
Age 33

Entered K-1

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 2003

Akebono began his career in K-1 kickboxing.

2001
Day 11,561
Age 31

Retired from Sumo

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 2001

Akebono retired from professional sumo wrestling due to injuries.

1996
Day 9,734
Age 26

Became a Japanese Citizen

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1996

Akebono obtained Japanese citizenship.

1993
Day 8,665
Age 23

Yokozuna Promotion

Confidence
96%
Jan 27, 1993

Akebono was promoted to Yokozuna, the highest rank in sumo.

Day 8,639
Age 23

First Foreign-Born Yokozuna

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1993

Akebono became the first foreign-born wrestler to reach Yokozuna.

1992
Day 8,394
Age 22

Shukun-sho Award

Confidence
96%
May 1, 1992

Awarded Shukun-sho (Outstanding Performance Award).

Day 8,333
Age 22

Shukun-sho Award

Confidence
96%
Mar 1, 1992

Awarded Shukun-sho (Outstanding Performance Award).

1991
Day 8,151
Age 22

Shukun-sho Award

Confidence
96%
Sep 1, 1991

Awarded Shukun-sho (Outstanding Performance Award).

1990
Day 7,847
Age 21

Entered Makuuchi Division

Confidence
96%
Nov 1, 1990

Akebono entered the Makuuchi division, the top division in sumo.

Day 7,602
Age 20

Entered Juryo Division

Confidence
96%
Mar 1, 1990

Akebono entered the Juryo division.

1988
Day 6,812
Age 18

Joined Azumazeki stable

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1988

Akebono joined the Azumazeki stable in Japan to begin his sumo career.

Day 6,812
Age 18

Moved to Japan

Confidence
89%
Jan 1, 1988
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1969
Day 0
Age 0

Birth of Akebono Tarō

Confidence
96%
May 8, 1969

Akebono Tarō was born in Waimānalo, Hawaii, as Chad Rowan.