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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

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Basketball player

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

American basketball player (born 1947)

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is 79 years old, born on April 16, 1947 in New York City.

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Born
April 16, 1947, New York City
Age
79
Zodiac sign
Aries
Country
United States
Known as
Basketball player

Official links: Official website (kareemabduljabbar.com) · Instagram · X · YouTube · Wikipedia

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Kareem’s birthday, by the numbers

  • Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was born on a Wednesday.
  • Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has been alive for about 29,059 days.
  • Their 30,000-day milestone falls on June 4, 2029.
  • Their next birthday, turning 80, is on a Friday.
  • Next milestone: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar turns 80 on April 16, 2027, in 5 months. More milestone birthdays
  • Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is younger than 497 and older than 6,349 of the living celebrities on CFOTD.
  • Half birthday: October 16. Birthstone: Diamond.
  • Kareem Abdul-Jabbar belongs to Baby Boomers.

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Frequently asked questions

How old is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar?

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is 79 years old, born on April 16, 1947 in New York City.

What is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s zodiac sign?

Aries, born April 16.

Does Kareem Abdul-Jabbar have an official website?

Yes: kareemabduljabbar.com.