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William Joseph Simmons Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at April 23, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

William Joseph Simmons Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac &  Family

William Joseph Simmons Facts

Full NameWilliam Joseph Simmons
BirthdateMay 06, 1880
Birth PlaceHarpersville, AL
Age (in 2024)143 Years Old
ZodiacTaurus
OccupationActivist

William Joseph Simmons Age & Birthday

William Joseph Simmons is best known as Activist who has born on May 06, 1880 in Harpersville, AL. Currently, William Joseph Simmons is 143 years, 11 months and 17 days old. William Joseph Simmons will celebrate 144th birthday on Monday, 6th of May 2024. Below the countdown to William Joseph Simmons upcoming birthday.

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William Joseph Simmons Biography

About

Inspired by the seminal film The Birth of a Nation, he revived the fledgling Ku Klux Klan group and led it to prominence.

Before Fame

He was convalescing after a car accident when he saw The Birth of a Nation and decided to rebuild the Klan.

Trivia

As the Klan grew more violent, he was called to testify before the U.S. House of Representatives.

Family Life

His father was a physician, so he studied medicine for a short time.

Associated With

D.W. Griffith directed The Birth of a Nation, which depicted the burning cross symbol that his Klan used.

Top Asked Questions about William Joseph Simmons

How old is William Joseph Simmons in 2024?

William Joseph Simmons is 143 years old today.

When was William Joseph Simmons born?

William Joseph Simmons was born on May 06, 1880 in Harpersville, AL.

What is William Joseph Simmons zodiac sign?

William Joseph Simmons zodiac sign is Taurus.

What was William Joseph Simmons best known for?

William Joseph Simmons was best known as Activist.

Fun Facts about William Joseph Simmons's Birthday

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

  • William Joseph Simmons was born on Thursday, 127th day / 19th week of 1880
  • William Joseph Simmons has Taurus zodiac sign and Earth element based on western astrology
  • Roman numeral of William Joseph Simmons birthday is VI.V.MDCCCLXXX
  • William Joseph Simmons's birthstone is Emerald
  • William Joseph Simmons's birth flower is Hawthorn that symbolize happiness, humility & sweetness
  • William Joseph Simmons age in year is 143 years old
  • William Joseph Simmons age in month is 1727 months old
  • William Joseph Simmons age in day is 52582 days old
  • William Joseph Simmons age in hour is 1261968 hours old
  • William Joseph Simmons age in minute is 75718080 minutes old
  • William Joseph Simmons age in second is 4543084800 seconds old
  • Next William Joseph Simmons birthday is on Tuesday, May 6th 2025
  • William Joseph Simmons age in next birthday (2025) is 144 years old

Historical Events on William Joseph Simmons Birthday (May 06)

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

YearEvent
1976The 6.5 Mw  Friuli earthquake affected Northern Italy with a maximum Mercalli intensity of X (Extreme), leaving 900-978 dead and 1,700-2,400 injured.
1983The Hitler Diaries are revealed as a hoax after being examined by new experts.
1984One hundred and three Korean Martyrs are canonized by Pope John Paul II in Seoul.
1988All thirty-six passengers and crew were killed when Widerøe Flight 710 crashed into Mt. Torghatten in Brønnøy.
1994Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom and French President François Mitterrand officiate at the opening of the Channel Tunnel.
1996The body of former CIA director William Colby is found washed up on a riverbank in southern Maryland, eight days after he disappeared.
1997The Bank of England is given independence from political control, the most significant change in the bank's 300-year history.
1998Kerry Wood strikes out 20 Houston Astros to tie the major league record held by Roger Clemens. He threw a one-hitter and did not walk a batter in his fifth career start.
1998Steve Jobs of Apple Inc. unveils the first iMac.
1999The first elections to the devolved Scottish Parliament and Welsh Assembly are held.
2001During a trip to Syria, Pope John Paul II becomes the first pope to enter a mosque.
2002Dutch politician Pim Fortuyn is assassinated following a radio-interview at the Mediapark in Hilversum.
2002Founding of SpaceX.
2010In just 36 minutes, the Dow-Jones average plunged nearly 1,000 points in what is known as the 2010 Flash Crash.
2013Three women, kidnapped and missing for more than a decade, are found alive in Cleveland, Ohio, in the United States.
1987The birth of Dries Mertens, Belgian footballer
1987The birth of Meek Mill, American rapper
1987The birth of Adrienne Warren, American actress
1988The birth of Ryan Anderson, American basketball player
1988The birth of Dakota Kai, New Zealander professional wrestler
1989The birth of Dominika Cibulková, Slovak tennis player
1989The birth of Jesse Hughes, Canadian DJ and producer
1990The birth of José Altuve, Venezuelan baseball player
1992The birth of Brendan Gallagher, Canadian ice hockey player
1992The birth of Byun Baekhyun, South Korean musician and actor
1992The birth of Jonas Valančiūnas, Lithuanian professional basketball player
1993The birth of Gustavo Gómez, Paraguayan footballer
1994The birth of Mateo Kovačić, Austrian-Croatian footballer
1997The birth of Duncan Scott, Scottish swimmer
2019The birth of Archie Mountbatten-Windsor, British royal
2013The death of Michelangelo Spensieri, Italian-Canadian lawyer and politician (b. 1949)
2014The death of Wil Albeda, Dutch economist and politician, Dutch Minister of Social Affairs (b. 1925)
2014The death of William H. Dana, American pilot, engineer, and astronaut (b. 1930)
2014The death of Jimmy Ellis, American boxer (b. 1940)
2014The death of Billy Harrell, American baseball player and scout (b. 1928)
2014The death of Antony Hopkins, English pianist, composer, and conductor (b. 1921)
2014The death of Maria Lassnig, Austrian painter and academic (b. 1919)
2014The death of Farley Mowat, Canadian environmentalist and author (b. 1921)
2015The death of Novera Ahmed, Bangladeshi sculptor (b. 1930)
2015The death of Denise McCluggage, American race car driver and journalist (b. 1927)
2015The death of Jim Wright, American soldier, lawyer, and politician, 56th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives (b. 1922)
2016The death of Patrick Ekeng, Cameroonian footballer (b. 1990)
2016The death of Reg Grundy, Australian businessman (b. 1923)
2021The death of Kentaro Miura, Japanese manga artist (b. 1966)
2022The death of George Pérez, American comic book artist and writer (b. 1954)

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