James Jones Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at December 11, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

James Jones Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac & Family

James Jones Facts

Full Name	James Jones
Birthdate	November 06, 1921
Birth Place	Robinson, IL
Age (in 2024)	103 Years Old
Zodiac	Scorpio
Occupation	Novelist

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James Jones Age & Birthday

James Jones is best known as Novelist who has born on November 06, 1921 in Robinson, IL. Currently, James Jones is 103 years, 1 months and 5 days old. James Jones will celebrate 104th birthday on Thursday, 6th of November 2025. Below the countdown to James Jones upcoming birthday.

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James Jones Biography

About

Remembered best for his National Book Award-winning historical novel From Here to Eternity, Jones is also known for his 1962 work The Thin Red Line, which is also based on his World War II experiences.

Before Fame

After joining the U.S. Army in the late 1930s, he served in World War II as a member of the 27th Infantry Regiment's 25th Infantry Division. Before achieving tremendous literary success with From Here to Eternity, Jones failed to find a publisher for a work titled They Shall Inherit the Laughter.

Trivia

In the early 1950s, he helped establish the Handy Writers' Colony in Illinois.

Family Life

He grew up in Robinson, Illinois, as the child of Ramon and Ada Jones. His marriage to actress Gloria Jones (who was a screen body-double for Marilyn Monroe) produced an author daughter named Kaylie Jones.

Associated With

Jones' novel From Here to Eternity was adapted into a multi-Academy Award-winning 1953 film starring Frank Sinatra, Montgomery Clift, and Burt Lancaster. The book also inspired a 1979 miniseries starring Natalie Wood, Kim Basinger, and William Devane.

Top Asked Questions about James Jones

How old is James Jones in 2024?

James Jones is 103 years old today.

When was James Jones born?

James Jones was born on November 06, 1921 in Robinson, IL.

What is James Jones zodiac sign?

James Jones zodiac sign is Scorpio.

What was James Jones best known for?

James Jones was best known as Novelist.

Fun Facts about James Jones's Birthday

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

James Jones was born on Sunday, 310^th day / 44^th week of 1921
James Jones has Scorpio zodiac sign and Water element based on western astrology
Roman numeral of James Jones birthday is VI.XI.MCMXXI
James Jones's birthstone is Topaz
James Jones's birth flower is Chrysanthemum that symbolize cheerfulness, friendship & abundance
James Jones age in year is 103 years old
James Jones age in month is 1237 months old
James Jones age in day is 37656 days old
James Jones age in hour is 903744 hours old
James Jones age in minute is 54224640 minutes old
James Jones age in second is 3253478400 seconds old
Next James Jones birthday is on Thursday, November 6th 2025
James Jones age in next birthday (2025) is 104 years old

Historical Events on James Jones Birthday (November 06)

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

Year	Event
1936	Spanish Civil War: The republican government flees from Madrid to Valencia, leading to the formation of the Madrid Defense Council in its stead.
1943	World War II: The 1st Ukrainian Front liberates Kyiv from German occupation.
1947	Meet the Press, the longest running television program in history, makes its debut on NBC Television.
1963	Nguyễn Ngọc Thơ is appointed to head the South Vietnamese government by General Dương Văn Minh's junta, five days after the latter deposed and assassinated President Ngô Đình Diệm.
1971	The United States Atomic Energy Commission tests the largest U.S. underground hydrogen bomb, code-named Cannikin, on Amchitka Island in the Aleutians.
1977	The Kelly Barnes Dam, located above Toccoa Falls College near Toccoa, Georgia, fails, killing 39.
1985	Colombian conflict, leftist guerrillas of the 19th of April Movement seize control of the Palace of Justice in Bogotá.
1986	Sumburgh disaster: A British International Helicopters Boeing 234LR Chinook crashes 2.mw-parser-output .frac{white-space:nowrap}.mw-parser-output .frac .num,.mw-parser-output .frac .den{font-size:80%;line-height:0;vertical-align:super}.mw-parser-output .frac .den{vertical-align:sub}.mw-parser-output .sr-only{border:0;clip:rect(0,0,0,0);height:1px;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;padding:0;position:absolute;width:1px}1⁄2 miles east of Sumburgh Airport killing 45 people. It is the deadliest civilian helicopter crash on record.
1988	Lancang-Gengma earthquakes: At least 938 are killed after two powerful earthquakes rock the China-Myanmar border in Yunnan Province.
1995	Cleveland Browns relocation controversy: Art Modell announces that he signed a deal that would relocate the Cleveland Browns to Baltimore.
2002	Jiang Lijun is detained by Chinese police for signing the Open Letter to the 16th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party.
2002	A Fokker 50 crashes near Luxembourg Airport, killing 20 and injuring three.
2004	An express train collides with a stationary car near the village of Ufton Nervet, England, killing seven and injuring 150.
2012	Tammy Baldwin becomes the first openly gay politician to be elected to the United States Senate.
2016	Syrian civil war: The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) launch an offensive to capture the city of Raqqa from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).
1989	The birth of Aaron Hernandez, American football player (d. 2017)
1990	The birth of André Schürrle, German footballer
1990	The birth of Akua Shōma, Japanese sumo wrestler
1990	The birth of Bowen Yang, Australian-born American actor, comedian, podcaster, and writer
1992	The birth of Rebecca Allen, Australian basketball player
1992	The birth of Nasya Dimitrova, Bulgarian volleyball player
1992	The birth of Paula Kania, Polish tennis player
1992	The birth of Kim Ah-young, South Korean singer and actress
1993	The birth of Josh Wakefield, English footballer
1994	The birth of Isaah Yeo, Australian rugby league player
1995	The birth of Addin Fonua-Blake, Australian-Tongan rugby league player
1997	The birth of Aliona Bolsova, Spanish-Moldovan tennis player
1997	The birth of Elena-Gabriela Ruse, Romanian tennis player
1997	The birth of Hero Fiennes-Tiffin, English actor and model
2001	The birth of Day'Ron Sharpe, American basketball player
2009	The death of Ron Sproat, American screenwriter and playwright (b. 1932)
2010	The death of Robert Lipshutz, American soldier and lawyer, 17th White House Counsel (b. 1921)
2012	The death of Joel Connable, American journalist and actor (b. 1973)
2012	The death of Clive Dunn, English actor (b. 1920)
2012	The death of Frank J. Prial, American journalist and author (b. 1930)
2013	The death of Tarla Dalal, Indian chef and author (b. 1936)
2013	The death of Ace Parker, American football and baseball player (b. 1912)
2014	The death of Maggie Boyle, English singer and flute player (b. 1956)
2014	The death of Tommy Macpherson, Scottish soldier and businessman (b. 1920)
2014	The death of Rick Rosas, American bass player (b. 1949)
2015	The death of Bobby Campbell, English footballer and manager (b. 1937)
2015	The death of Yitzhak Navon, Israeli author, playwright, and politician, 5th President of Israel (b. 1921)
2017	The death of Richard F. Gordon Jr., American naval officer, aviator, test pilot, and NASA astronaut (b. 1929)
2018	The death of Bernard Landry, Canadian lawyer, politician and Premier of Quebec (b. 1937)
2020	The death of Ken Spears, American writer (b. 1938)

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