Jack Nicklaus Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at February 16, 2025 by BirthdayDBs Team

Jack Nicklaus Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac & Family

Jack Nicklaus Facts

Full Name	Jack Nicklaus
Birthdate	January 21, 1940
Birth Place	Upper Arlington, OH
Age (in 2025)	85 Years Old
Zodiac	Aquarius
Occupation	Golfer

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Jack Nicklaus Age & Birthday

Jack Nicklaus is best known as Golfer who has born on January 21, 1940 in Upper Arlington, OH. Currently, Jack Nicklaus is 85 years, 0 months and 26 days old. Jack Nicklaus will celebrate 86th birthday on Wednesday, 21st of January 2026. Below the countdown to Jack Nicklaus upcoming birthday.

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Jack Nicklaus Biography

About

Revered professional golfer with 18 major championship wins nicknamed The Golden Bear.

Before Fame

He was a football player at The Ohio State University.

Trivia

He was voted the 20th century's best individual male athlete by CNN and Sports Illustrated in 1999.

Family Life

He fathered five children with Barbara Bash whom he married in 1960.

Associated With

As Tiger Woods began piling up his major championship wins, he received countless comparisons to Nicklaus.

Top Asked Questions about Jack Nicklaus

How old is Jack Nicklaus in 2025?

Jack Nicklaus is 85 years old today.

When was Jack Nicklaus born?

Jack Nicklaus was born on January 21, 1940 in Upper Arlington, OH.

What is Jack Nicklaus zodiac sign?

Jack Nicklaus zodiac sign is Aquarius.

What was Jack Nicklaus best known for?

Jack Nicklaus was best known as Golfer.

Fun Facts about Jack Nicklaus's Birthday

Here's quick list of some fun facts about Jack Nicklaus's birthday you must know including detailed age calculation, western astrology, roman numeral, birthstone and birth flower.

Jack Nicklaus was born on Sunday, 21^st day / 03^rd week of 1940
Jack Nicklaus has Aquarius zodiac sign and Air element based on western astrology
Roman numeral of Jack Nicklaus birthday is XXI.I.MCMXL
Jack Nicklaus's birthstone is Garnet
Jack Nicklaus's birth flower is Carnation that symbolize fascination, distinction & love
Jack Nicklaus age in year is 85 years old
Jack Nicklaus age in month is 1020 months old
Jack Nicklaus age in day is 31073 days old
Jack Nicklaus age in hour is 745752 hours old
Jack Nicklaus age in minute is 44745120 minutes old
Jack Nicklaus age in second is 2684707200 seconds old
Next Jack Nicklaus birthday is on Wednesday, January 21st 2026
Jack Nicklaus age in next birthday (2026) is 86 years old
Learn more interesting facts about January 21, 1940 birthday

Historical Events on Jack Nicklaus Birthday (January 21)

Below are historical events that coincided with Jack Nicklaus's birthday including important historical events as well as births and deaths of historical figures.

Year	Event
1980	Iran Air Flight 291 crashes in the Alborz Mountains while on approach to Mehrabad International Airport in Tehran, Iran, killing 128 people.
1981	Production of the DeLorean sports car begins in Dunmurry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
1985	Galaxy Airlines Flight 203 crashes near Reno-Tahoe International Airport in Reno, Nevada, killing 70 people.
1997	The U.S. House of Representatives votes 395-28 to reprimand Newt Gingrich for ethics violations, making him the first Speaker of the House to be so disciplined.
1999	War on Drugs: In one of the largest drug busts in American history, the United States Coast Guard intercepts a ship with over 4,300 kilograms (9,500 lb) of cocaine on board.
2000	Ecuador: After the Ecuadorian Congress is seized by indigenous organizations, Col. Lucio Gutiérrez, Carlos Solorzano and Antonio Vargas depose President Jamil Mahuad. Gutierrez is later replaced by Gen. Carlos Mendoza, who resigns and allows Vice-President Gustavo Noboa to succeed Mahuad.
2003	A 7.6 magnitude earthquake strikes the Mexican state of Colima, killing 29 and leaving approximately 10,000 people homeless.
2004	NASA's MER-A (the Mars Rover Spirit) ceases communication with mission control. The problem lies in the management of its flash memory and is fixed remotely from Earth on February 6.
2005	In Belmopan, Belize, the unrest over the government's new taxes erupts into riots.
2009	Israel withdraws from the Gaza Strip, officially ending a three-week war it had with Hamas. However, intermittent fire by both sides continues in the weeks to follow.
2011	Anti-government demonstrations take place in Tirana, Albania. Four people lose their lives from gunshots, allegedly fired from armed police protecting the Prime Minister's office.
2014	Rojava conflict: The Jazira Canton declares its autonomy from the Syrian Arab Republic.
2017	Over 400 cities across America and 160+ countries worldwide participate in a large-scale women's march, on Donald Trump's first full day as President of the United States.
2018	Rocket Lab's Electron becomes the first rocket to reach orbit using an electric pump-fed engine and deploys three CubeSats.
2023	Huu Can Tran, 72, opens fire in a dance studio in Monterey Park, California, killing eleven people and injuring nine others before later committing suicide. It is the worst mass shooting in Los Angeles County since the 2008 Covina massacre.
1992	The birth of Nicolás Mezquida, Uruguayan footballer
1992	The birth of Roland Szolnoki, Hungarian footballer
1993	The birth of Muralha, Brazilian footballer
1994	The birth of Amin Affane, Swedish footballer
1994	The birth of Laura Robson, Australian-English tennis player
1994	The birth of Booboo Stewart, American actor
1995	The birth of Yulia Belorukova, Russian cross-country skier
1995	The birth of Nguyễn Công Phượng, Vietnamese footballer
1995	The birth of Marine Johannes, French basketball player
1995	The birth of Alanna Kennedy, Australian footballer
1996	The birth of Marco Asensio, Spanish footballer
1997	The birth of Jeremy Shada, American actor, musician and singer
1997	The birth of Ilia Topuria, German-Georgian mixed martial artist
1999	The birth of Rubina Ali, Indian actress
2004	The birth of Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway
2013	The death of Chumpol Silpa-archa, Thai academic and politician, Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand (b. 1940)
2013	The death of Michael Winner, English director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1935)
2015	The death of Marcus Borg, American scholar, theologian, and author (b. 1942)
2015	The death of Leon Brittan, English lawyer and politician, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills (b. 1939)
2015	The death of Johnnie Lewis, Liberian lawyer and politician, 18th Chief Justice of Liberia (b. 1946)
2016	The death of Bill Johnson, American skier (b. 1960)
2016	The death of Mrinalini Sarabhai, a 1992-Padma Bhushan award winner Indian classical dancer, choreographer and instructor. (b. 1918)
2019	The death of Kaye Ballard, American actress (b. 1925)
2019	The death of Henri, Count of Paris, Head of the House of Orléans (b. 1933)
2019	The death of Emiliano Sala, Argentine footballer (b. 1990)
2019	The death of Harris Wofford, American politician, author and civil rights activist (b. 1926)
2020	The death of Terry Jones, Welsh actor, director, and screenwriter (b. 1942)
2020	The death of Morgan Wootten, American high school basketball coach (b. 1931)
2022	The death of Louie Anderson, American actor and comedian (b. 1953)
2022	The death of Leonor Oyarzún, Chilean socialite, First Lady of Chile (b. 1919)

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