William Napier Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts
Updated at January 17, 2025 by BirthdayDBs Team
William Napier Facts
| Full Name | William Napier |
|---|---|
| Birthdate | January 17, 1881 |
| Birth Place | England |
| Age (in 2025) | 144 Years Old |
| Zodiac | Capricorn |
| Occupation | Chess Player |
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William Napier Age & Birthday
William Napier is best known as Chess Player who has born on January 17, 1881 in England. Currently, William Napier is 144 years, 0 months and 0 days old. Today is William Napier's 144th birthday. Let's say happy birthday to William Napier.
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William Napier Biography
About
An English-born chess master who played for the United States, and was best known for challenging for the World Championship.
Before Fame
He joined the Brooklyn Chess Club when he was just 14 years old.
Trivia
His highest historic Elo rating was 2662, which would have put him at number 11 in the world.
Family Life
His parents immigrated to the United States when he was five years old.
Associated With
He played and lost to the reigning World Champion Emanuel Lasker.
Top Asked Questions about William Napier
How old is William Napier in 2025?
William Napier is 144 years old today.
When was William Napier born?
William Napier was born on January 17, 1881 in England.
What is William Napier zodiac sign?
William Napier zodiac sign is Capricorn.
What was William Napier best known for?
William Napier was best known as Chess Player.
Fun Facts about William Napier's Birthday
Here's quick list of some fun facts about William Napier's birthday you must know including detailed age calculation, western astrology, roman numeral, birthstone and birth flower.
- William Napier was born on Monday, 17th day / 03rd week of 1881
- William Napier has Capricorn zodiac sign and Earth element based on western astrology
- Roman numeral of William Napier birthday is XVII.I.MDCCCLXXXI
- William Napier's birthstone is Garnet
- William Napier's birth flower is Carnation that symbolize fascination, distinction & love
- William Napier age in year is 144 years old
- William Napier age in month is 1728 months old
- William Napier age in day is 52595 days old
- William Napier age in hour is 1262280 hours old
- William Napier age in minute is 75736800 minutes old
- William Napier age in second is 4544208000 seconds old
- Next William Napier birthday is on Saturday, January 17th 2026
- William Napier age in next birthday (2026) is 145 years old
Historical Events on William Napier Birthday (January 17)
Below are historical events that coincided with William Napier's birthday including important historical events as well as births and deaths of historical figures.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1991 | Gulf War: Operation Desert Storm begins early in the morning as aircraft strike positions across Iraq, it is also the first major combat sortie for the F-117. LCDR Scott Speicher's F/A-18C Hornet from VFA-81 is shot down by a Mig-25 and is the first American casualty of the War. Iraq fires eight Scud missiles into Israel in an unsuccessful bid to provoke Israeli retaliation. |
| 1991 | Crown Prince Harald of Norway becomes King Harald V, following the death of his father, King Olav V. |
| 1992 | During a visit to South Korea, Japanese Prime Minister Kiichi Miyazawa apologizes for forcing Korean women into sexual slavery during World War II. |
| 1994 | The 6.7 Mw Northridge earthquake shakes the Greater Los Angeles Area with a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent), leaving 57 people dead and more than 8,700 injured. |
| 1995 | The 6.9 Mw Great Hanshin earthquake shakes the southern Hyōgo Prefecture with a maximum Shindo of VII, leaving 5,502-6,434 people dead, and 251,301-310,000 displaced. |
| 1996 | The Czech Republic applies for membership in the European Union. |
| 1997 | Cape Canaveral Air Force Station: A Delta II carrying the GPS IIR-1 satellite explodes 13 seconds after launch, dropping 250 tons of burning rocket remains around the launch pad. |
| 1998 | Clinton-Lewinsky scandal: Matt Drudge breaks the story of the Bill Clinton-Monica Lewinsky affair on his Drudge Report website. |
| 2002 | Mount Nyiragongo erupts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, displacing an estimated 400,000 people. |
| 2007 | The Doomsday Clock is set to five minutes to midnight in response to North Korea's nuclear testing. |
| 2010 | Rioting begins between Muslim and Christian groups in Jos, Nigeria, results in at least 200 deaths. |
| 2013 | Former cyclist Lance Armstrong confesses to his doping in an airing of Oprah's Next Chapter. |
| 2016 | President Barack Obama announces the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. |
| 2017 | The search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 is announced to be suspended. |
| 2023 | An avalanche strikes Nyingchi, Tibet, killing 28 people. |
| 1991 | The birth of Trevor Bauer, American baseball player |
| 1991 | The birth of Esapekka Lappi, Finnish Rally Driver |
| 1991 | The birth of Slade Griffin, Australian rugby league player |
| 1991 | The birth of Alise Post, American BMX rider |
| 1993 | The birth of Frankie Cocozza, British singer |
| 1994 | The birth of Mark Steketee, Australian cricketer |
| 1995 | The birth of Terutsuyoshi Shoki, Japanese sumo wrestler |
| 1995 | The birth of Indya Moore, American actor and model |
| 1997 | The birth of Jake Paul, American YouTube personality, actor, rapper, and professional boxer |
| 1997 | The birth of Kyle Tucker, American baseball player |
| 1998 | The birth of Jeff Reine-Adelaide, French footballer |
| 1998 | The birth of Sophie Molineux, Australian cricketer |
| 1999 | The birth of Isa Briones, American actor and singer |
| 2000 | The birth of Devlin DeFrancesco, Canadian race car driver |
| 2000 | The birth of Kang Chan-hee, South Korean singer and actor |
| 2014 | The death of Sunanda Pushkar, Indian-Canadian businesswoman (b. 1962) |
| 2014 | The death of Suchitra Sen, Indian film actress (b. 1931) |
| 2015 | The death of Ken Furphy, English footballer and manager (b. 1931) |
| 2015 | The death of Faten Hamama, Egyptian actress and producer (b. 1931) |
| 2015 | The death of Don Harron, Canadian actor and screenwriter (b. 1924) |
| 2016 | The death of Blowfly, American singer-songwriter and producer (b. 1939) |
| 2016 | The death of Melvin Day, New Zealand painter and historian (b. 1923) |
| 2016 | The death of V. Rama Rao, Indian lawyer and politician, 12th Governor of Sikkim (b. 1935) |
| 2016 | The death of Sudhindra Thirtha, Indian religious leader (b. 1926) |
| 2017 | The death of Tirrel Burton, American football player and coach (b. 1929) |
| 2018 | The death of Jessica Falkholt, Australian actress (b. 1988) |
| 2019 | The death of S. Balakrishnan, Malayalam movie composer (b. 1948) |
| 2020 | The death of Derek Fowlds, British actor (b.1937) |
| 2021 | The death of Rasheed Naz, Pakistani film and television actor (b. 1948) |
| 2022 | The death of Birju Maharaj, Indian dancer (b. 1937) |
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