Joseph Wambaugh Jr. Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at February 22, 2025 by BirthdayDBs Team

Joseph Wambaugh Jr. Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac & Family

Joseph Wambaugh Jr. Facts

Full Name	Joseph Wambaugh Jr.
Birthdate	January 22, 1937
Birth Place	Pittsburgh, PA
Age (in 2025)	88 Years Old
Zodiac	Aquarius
Occupation	Novelist

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Joseph Wambaugh Jr. Age & Birthday

Joseph Wambaugh Jr. is best known as Novelist who has born on January 22, 1937 in Pittsburgh, PA. Currently, Joseph Wambaugh Jr. is 88 years, 1 months and 0 days old. Joseph Wambaugh Jr. will celebrate 89th birthday on Thursday, 22nd of January 2026. Below the countdown to Joseph Wambaugh Jr. upcoming birthday.

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Joseph Wambaugh Jr. Biography

About

Police officer and author who is known for The Onion Field, The Black Marble, Echoes in the Darkness, and other works of crime fiction and non-fiction. Many of his books, including the Glitter Dome and the Secrets of Harry Bright, are set in Southern California.

Before Fame

He joined the U.S. Marines at age seventeen and later served in the Los Angeles Police Department for over a decade. He received degrees from Chaffey College and California State University, Los Angeles.

Trivia

He published his first novel, The New Centurions, in 1971.

Family Life

He was born in East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and later moved to Los Angeles, California. He was married at the young age of eighteen.

Associated With

He wrote the novel, The Glitter Dome, which was made into a TV movie starring James Garner.

Top Asked Questions about Joseph Wambaugh Jr.

How old is Joseph Wambaugh Jr. in 2025?

Joseph Wambaugh Jr. is 88 years old today.

When was Joseph Wambaugh Jr. born?

Joseph Wambaugh Jr. was born on January 22, 1937 in Pittsburgh, PA.

What is Joseph Wambaugh Jr. zodiac sign?

Joseph Wambaugh Jr. zodiac sign is Aquarius.

What was Joseph Wambaugh Jr. best known for?

Joseph Wambaugh Jr. was best known as Novelist.

Fun Facts about Joseph Wambaugh Jr.'s Birthday

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

Joseph Wambaugh Jr. was born on Friday, 22^nd day / 03^rd week of 1937
Joseph Wambaugh Jr. has Aquarius zodiac sign and Air element based on western astrology
Roman numeral of Joseph Wambaugh Jr. birthday is XXII.I.MCMXXXVII
Joseph Wambaugh Jr.'s birthstone is Garnet
Joseph Wambaugh Jr.'s birth flower is Carnation that symbolize fascination, distinction & love
Joseph Wambaugh Jr. age in year is 88 years old
Joseph Wambaugh Jr. age in month is 1057 months old
Joseph Wambaugh Jr. age in day is 32173 days old
Joseph Wambaugh Jr. age in hour is 772152 hours old
Joseph Wambaugh Jr. age in minute is 46329120 minutes old
Joseph Wambaugh Jr. age in second is 2779747200 seconds old
Next Joseph Wambaugh Jr. birthday is on Thursday, January 22nd 2026
Joseph Wambaugh Jr. age in next birthday (2026) is 89 years old
Learn more interesting facts about January 22, 1937 birthday

Historical Events on Joseph Wambaugh Jr. Birthday (January 22)

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

Year	Event
1973	The Supreme Court of the United States delivers its decisions in Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton, legalizing elective abortion in all fifty states.
1973	The crew of Apollo 17 addresses a joint session of Congress after the completion of the final Apollo moon landing mission.
1973	A chartered Boeing 707 explodes in flames upon landing at Kano Airport, Nigeria, killing 176.
1973	In a bout for the world heavyweight boxing championship in Kingston, Jamaica, challenger George Foreman knocks down champion Joe Frazier six times in the first two rounds before the fight is stopped by referee Arthur Mercante.
1984	The Apple Macintosh, the first consumer computer to popularize the computer mouse and the graphical user interface, is introduced during a Super Bowl XVIII television commercial.
1987	Philippine security forces open fire on a crowd of 10,000-15,000 demonstrators at Malacañang Palace, Manila, killing 13.
1992	Rebel forces occupy Zaire's national radio station in Kinshasa and broadcast a demand for the government's resignation.
1992	Space Shuttle program: The space shuttle Discovery launches on STS-42 carrying Dr. Roberta Bondar, who becomes the first Canadian woman and the first neurologist in space.
1995	Israeli-Palestinian conflict: Beit Lid suicide bombing: In central Israel, near Netanya, two Gazans blow themselves up at a military transit point, killing 19 Israeli soldiers.
1998	Space Shuttle program: space shuttle Endeavour launches on STS-89 to dock with the Russian space station Mir.
1999	Australian missionary Graham Staines and his two sons are burned alive by radical Hindus while sleeping in their car in Eastern India.
2002	Kmart becomes the largest retailer in United States history to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
2006	Evo Morales is inaugurated as President of Bolivia, becoming the country's first indigenous president.
2007	At least 88 people are killed when two car bombs explode in the Bab Al-Sharqi market in central Baghdad, Iraq.
2009	President Barack Obama signs an executive order to close the Guantanamo Bay detention camp; congressional opposition will prevent it being implemented.
1987	The birth of Ray Rice, American football player
1988	The birth of Asher Allen, American football player
1988	The birth of Greg Oden, American basketball player
1988	The birth of Marcel Schmelzer, German footballer
1989	The birth of Theo Robinson, English footballer
1990	The birth of Alizé Cornet, French tennis player
1990	The birth of Dean Whare, New Zealand rugby league player
1990	The birth of Logic, American rapper
1990	The birth of Phil Wang, Malaysian comedian
1991	The birth of Stefan Kolb, German footballer
1996	The birth of Joshua Ho-Sang, Canadian ice hockey player
1996	The birth of Kumi Sasaki, Japanese idol
1997	The birth of Fan Zhendong, Chinese table tennis player
1998	The birth of Silento, American rapper, singer and songwriter
2000	The birth of Laia Codina, Spanish footballer
2013	The death of Hinton Mitchem, American businessman and politician (b. 1938)
2014	The death of Maziar Partow, Iranian cinematographer (b. 1933)
2015	The death of Fabrizio de Miranda, Italian engineer and academic, co-designed the Rande Bridge (b. 1926)
2015	The death of Wendell H. Ford, American lieutenant and politician, 53rd Governor of Kentucky (b. 1924)
2015	The death of Margaret Bloy Graham, Canadian author and illustrator (b. 1920)
2016	The death of Homayoun Behzadi, Iranian footballer and coach (b. 1942)
2016	The death of Cecil Parkinson, English politician (b. 1931)
2016	The death of Lois Ramsey, Australian actress (b. 1922)
2016	The death of Kamer Genç, Turkish politician (b. 1940)
2017	The death of Masaya Nakamura, Japanese businessman (b. 1925)
2017	The death of Yordano Ventura, Dominican baseball player (b. 1991)
2018	The death of Ursula K. Le Guin, American sci-fi and fantasy novelist (b. 1929)
2018	The death of William B. Jordan, American art historian (b. 1940)
2021	The death of Hank Aaron, American baseball player (b. 1934)
2022	The death of Thích Nhất Hạnh, Vietnamese Thiền Buddhist monk, peace activist, and founder of the Plum Village Tradition (b. 1926)

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