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

Updated at December 14, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

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

James Naismith Facts

Full Name	James Naismith
Birthdate	November 06, 1861
Birth Place	Almonte, Canada
Age (in 2024)	163 Years Old
Zodiac	Scorpio
Occupation	Doctor

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James Naismith Age & Birthday

James Naismith is best known as Doctor who has born on November 06, 1861 in Almonte, Canada. Currently, James Naismith is 163 years, 1 months and 8 days old. James Naismith will celebrate 164th birthday on Thursday, 6th of November 2025. Below the countdown to James Naismith upcoming birthday.

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James Naismith Biography

About

Canadian educator, physician, and coach who became famous for inventing basketball in 1891. He founded the University of Kansas basketball team and authored the first basketball rulebook.

Before Fame

He studied physical education in Montreal before moving to the U.S. and working at the YMCA.

Trivia

He played several sports at McGill University, including lacrosse and soccer. The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is named after him.

Family Life

Orphaned at an early age, he was raised by his uncle and aunt in Almonte, Canada. He was married to Maude Evelyn Sherman from 1894-1937, then to Florence B. Kincaid in 1939, the year he died.

Associated With

Although he's the only coach in Kansas University history with a losing record, he coached Phog Allen, who would go on to be a Hall of Fame coach.

Top Asked Questions about James Naismith

How old is James Naismith in 2024?

James Naismith is 163 years old today.

When was James Naismith born?

James Naismith was born on November 06, 1861 in Almonte, Canada.

What is James Naismith zodiac sign?

James Naismith zodiac sign is Scorpio.

What was James Naismith best known for?

James Naismith was best known as Doctor.

Fun Facts about James Naismith's Birthday

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

James Naismith was born on Wednesday, 310^th day / 45^th week of 1861
James Naismith has Scorpio zodiac sign and Water element based on western astrology
Roman numeral of James Naismith birthday is VI.XI.MDCCCLXI
James Naismith's birthstone is Topaz
James Naismith's birth flower is Chrysanthemum that symbolize cheerfulness, friendship & abundance
James Naismith age in year is 163 years old
James Naismith age in month is 1957 months old
James Naismith age in day is 59573 days old
James Naismith age in hour is 1429752 hours old
James Naismith age in minute is 85785120 minutes old
James Naismith age in second is 5147107200 seconds old
Next James Naismith birthday is on Thursday, November 6th 2025
James Naismith age in next birthday (2025) is 164 years old

Historical Events on James Naismith Birthday (November 06)

Below are historical events that coincided with James Naismith'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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