James Kelman Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts
Updated at June 12, 2025 by BirthdayDBs Team
James Kelman Facts
| Full Name | James Kelman |
|---|---|
| Birthdate | June 09, 1946 |
| Birth Place | Scotland |
| Age (in 2025) | 79 Years Old |
| Zodiac | Gemini |
| Occupation | Novelist |
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James Kelman Age & Birthday
James Kelman is best known as Novelist who has born on June 09, 1946 in Scotland. Currently, James Kelman is 79 years, 0 months and 3 days old. James Kelman will celebrate 80th birthday on Tuesday, 9th of June 2026. Below the countdown to James Kelman upcoming birthday.
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About
A Booker Prize-winning Scottish fiction writer, he is best known for his 1994 work, How Late it Was, How Late. His other works include A Disaffection (novel), The Good Times (short story), and And the Judges Said (essays).
Before Fame
He published his first work, a collection of short stories, in the 1970s.
Trivia
He won the Saltire Award for his 2008 novel, Kieron Smith, Boy.
Family Life
He became a prominent political activist in his hometown of Glasgow, Scotland.
Associated With
His novel, How Late it Was, How Late, was adapted by Kirk Lynn into a 2003 play.
Top Asked Questions about James Kelman
How old is James Kelman in 2025?
James Kelman is 79 years old today.
When was James Kelman born?
James Kelman was born on June 09, 1946 in Scotland.
What is James Kelman zodiac sign?
James Kelman zodiac sign is Gemini.
What was James Kelman best known for?
James Kelman was best known as Novelist.
Fun Facts about James Kelman's Birthday
Here's quick list of some fun facts about James Kelman's birthday you must know including detailed age calculation, western astrology, roman numeral, birthstone and birth flower.
- James Kelman was born on Sunday, 160th day / 23rd week of 1946
- James Kelman has Gemini zodiac sign and Air element based on western astrology
- Roman numeral of James Kelman birthday is IX.VI.MCMXLVI
- James Kelman's birthstone is Pearl
- James Kelman's birth flower is Rose that symbolize love, gratitude & appreciation
- James Kelman age in year is 79 years old
- James Kelman age in month is 948 months old
- James Kelman age in day is 28858 days old
- James Kelman age in hour is 692592 hours old
- James Kelman age in minute is 41555520 minutes old
- James Kelman age in second is 2493331200 seconds old
- Next James Kelman birthday is on Tuesday, June 9th 2026
- James Kelman age in next birthday (2026) is 80 years old
- Learn more interesting facts about June 09, 1946 birthday
Historical Events on James Kelman Birthday (June 09)
Below are historical events that coincided with James Kelman's birthday including important historical events as well as births and deaths of historical figures.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1957 | First ascent of Broad Peak by Fritz Wintersteller, Marcus Schmuck, Kurt Diemberger, and Hermann Buhl. |
| 1959 | The USSÂ George Washington is launched. It is the first nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine. |
| 1965 | The civilian Prime Minister of South Vietnam, Phan Huy Quåt, resigns after being unable to work with a junta led by NguyỠn Cao Kỳ. |
| 1965 | Vietnam War: The Viet Cong commences combat with the Army of the Republic of Vietnam in the Battle of Äá»ng XoĂ i, one of the largest battles in the war. |
| 1967 | Six-Day War: Israel captures the Golan Heights from Syria. |
| 1968 | U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson declares a national day of mourning following the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy. |
| 1972 | Severe rainfall causes a dam in the Black Hills of South Dakota to burst, creating a flood that kills 238 people and causes $160Â million in damage. |
| 1973 | In horse racing, Secretariat wins the U.S. Triple Crown. |
| 1978 | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints opens its priesthood to "all worthy men", ending a 148-year-old policy of excluding black men. |
| 1979 | The Ghost Train fire at Luna Park Sydney, Australia, kills seven. |
| 1995 | Ansett New Zealand Flight 703 crashes into the Tararua Range during approach to Palmerston North Airport on the North Island of New Zealand, killing four. |
| 1999 | Kosovo War: The Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and NATO sign a peace treaty. |
| 2008 | Two bombs explode at a train station near Algiers, Algeria, killing at least 13 people. |
| 2009 | An explosion kills 17 people and injures at least 46 at a hotel in Peshawar, Pakistan. |
| 2010 | At least 40 people are killed and more than 70 wounded in a suicide bombing at a wedding party in Arghandab, Kandahar. |
| 1986 | The birth of Doug Legursky, American football player |
| 1986 | The birth of Yadier Pedroso, Cuban baseball player (d. 2013) |
| 1986 | The birth of Ashley Postell, American gymnast |
| 1987 | The birth of Jaan Mölder, Estonian race car driver |
| 1988 | The birth of Jason Demers, Canadian ice hockey defenseman |
| 1988 | The birth of Sara IsakoviÄ, Slovenian swimmer |
| 1988 | The birth of Mae Whitman, American actress |
| 1989 | The birth of DĂdac VilĂ , Spanish footballer |
| 1990 | The birth of Matthias Mayer, Austrian skier |
| 1990 | The birth of Antonella Alonso, Venezuelan pornographic actress |
| 1991 | The birth of Aaron M. Johnson, American jazz saxophonist |
| 1992 | The birth of Zach Hyman, Canadian ice hockey player |
| 1992 | The birth of Yannick Agnel, French swimmer |
| 1992 | The birth of Boyd Cordner, Australian rugby league player |
| 1993 | The birth of George Jennings, Australian rugby league player |
| 2013 | The death of ZdenÄk Rotrekl, Czech poet and historian (b. 1920) |
| 2014 | The death of Bernard Agré, Ivorian cardinal (b. 1926) |
| 2014 | The death of Rik Mayall, English comedian, actor, and screenwriter (b. 1958) |
| 2014 | The death of Elsie Quarterman, American ecologist and academic (b. 1910) |
| 2014 | The death of Alicemarie Huber Stotler, American lawyer and judge (b. 1942) |
| 2014 | The death of Gustave Tassell, American fashion designer (b. 1926) |
| 2014 | The death of Bob Welch, American baseball player and coach (b. 1956) |
| 2015 | The death of Pumpkinhead, American rapper (b. 1975) |
| 2015 | The death of Pedro Zerolo, Spanish lawyer and politician (b. 1960) |
| 2017 | The death of Adam West, American actor and investor (b. 1928) |
| 2018 | The death of Fadil Vokrri, Kosovo Albanian football administrator and player (b. 1960) |
| 2019 | The death of Bushwick Bill, Jamaican-American rapper (b. 1966) |
| 2022 | The death of Julee Cruise, American singer-songwriter, musician, and actress (b. 1956) |
| 2022 | The death of Matt Zimmerman, Canadian actor (b. 1934) |
| 2022 | The death of Billy Kametz, American voice actor (b. 1987) |
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