William Joseph Simmons Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts
Updated at December 17, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team
William Joseph Simmons Facts
| Full Name | William Joseph Simmons |
|---|---|
| Birthdate | May 06, 1880 |
| Birth Place | Harpersville, AL |
| Age (in 2024) | 144 Years Old |
| Zodiac | Taurus |
| Occupation | Activist |
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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 144 years, 7 months and 11 days old. William Joseph Simmons will celebrate 145th birthday on Tuesday, 6th of May 2025. Below the countdown to William Joseph Simmons upcoming birthday.
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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 144 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 144 years old
- William Joseph Simmons age in month is 1735 months old
- William Joseph Simmons age in day is 52820 days old
- William Joseph Simmons age in hour is 1267680 hours old
- William Joseph Simmons age in minute is 76060800 minutes old
- William Joseph Simmons age in second is 4563648000 seconds old
- Next William Joseph Simmons birthday is on Tuesday, May 6th 2025
- William Joseph Simmons age in next birthday (2025) is 145 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.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1976 | The 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. |
| 1983 | The Hitler Diaries are revealed as a hoax after being examined by new experts. |
| 1984 | One hundred and three Korean Martyrs are canonized by Pope John Paul II in Seoul. |
| 1988 | All thirty-six passengers and crew were killed when Widerøe Flight 710 crashed into Mt. Torghatten in Brønnøy. |
| 1994 | Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom and French President François Mitterrand officiate at the opening of the Channel Tunnel. |
| 1996 | The body of former CIA director William Colby is found washed up on a riverbank in southern Maryland, eight days after he disappeared. |
| 1997 | The Bank of England is given independence from political control, the most significant change in the bank's 300-year history. |
| 1998 | Kerry 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. |
| 1998 | Steve Jobs of Apple Inc. unveils the first iMac. |
| 1999 | The first elections to the devolved Scottish Parliament and Welsh Assembly are held. |
| 2001 | During a trip to Syria, Pope John Paul II becomes the first pope to enter a mosque. |
| 2002 | Dutch politician Pim Fortuyn is assassinated following a radio-interview at the Mediapark in Hilversum. |
| 2002 | Founding of SpaceX. |
| 2010 | In just 36 minutes, the Dow-Jones average plunged nearly 1,000 points in what is known as the 2010 Flash Crash. |
| 2013 | Three women, kidnapped and missing for more than a decade, are found alive in Cleveland, Ohio, in the United States. |
| 1987 | The birth of Dries Mertens, Belgian footballer |
| 1987 | The birth of Meek Mill, American rapper |
| 1987 | The birth of Adrienne Warren, American actress |
| 1988 | The birth of Ryan Anderson, American basketball player |
| 1988 | The birth of Dakota Kai, New Zealander professional wrestler |
| 1989 | The birth of Dominika Cibulková, Slovak tennis player |
| 1989 | The birth of Jesse Hughes, Canadian DJ and producer |
| 1990 | The birth of José Altuve, Venezuelan baseball player |
| 1992 | The birth of Brendan Gallagher, Canadian ice hockey player |
| 1992 | The birth of Byun Baekhyun, South Korean musician and actor |
| 1992 | The birth of Jonas Valančiūnas, Lithuanian professional basketball player |
| 1993 | The birth of Gustavo Gómez, Paraguayan footballer |
| 1994 | The birth of Mateo Kovačić, Austrian-Croatian footballer |
| 1997 | The birth of Duncan Scott, Scottish swimmer |
| 2019 | The birth of Archie Mountbatten-Windsor, British royal |
| 2013 | The death of Michelangelo Spensieri, Italian-Canadian lawyer and politician (b. 1949) |
| 2014 | The death of Wil Albeda, Dutch economist and politician, Dutch Minister of Social Affairs (b. 1925) |
| 2014 | The death of William H. Dana, American pilot, engineer, and astronaut (b. 1930) |
| 2014 | The death of Jimmy Ellis, American boxer (b. 1940) |
| 2014 | The death of Billy Harrell, American baseball player and scout (b. 1928) |
| 2014 | The death of Antony Hopkins, English pianist, composer, and conductor (b. 1921) |
| 2014 | The death of Maria Lassnig, Austrian painter and academic (b. 1919) |
| 2014 | The death of Farley Mowat, Canadian environmentalist and author (b. 1921) |
| 2015 | The death of Novera Ahmed, Bangladeshi sculptor (b. 1930) |
| 2015 | The death of Denise McCluggage, American race car driver and journalist (b. 1927) |
| 2015 | The death of Jim Wright, American soldier, lawyer, and politician, 56th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives (b. 1922) |
| 2016 | The death of Patrick Ekeng, Cameroonian footballer (b. 1990) |
| 2016 | The death of Reg Grundy, Australian businessman (b. 1923) |
| 2021 | The death of Kentaro Miura, Japanese manga artist (b. 1966) |
| 2022 | The death of George Pérez, American comic book artist and writer (b. 1954) |
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