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Basketball player
Wilt Chamberlain
American basketball player (1936 to 1999)
Wilt Chamberlain was born on August 21, 1936 and died on October 12, 1999, aged 63.
- Born
- August 21, 1936, Philadelphia
- Died
- October 12, 1999
- Zodiac sign
- Leo
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Basketball player
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Wilt’s birthday, by the numbers
- Wilt Chamberlain was born on a Friday.
- Wilt Chamberlain would have turned 90 in 2026.
- Half birthday: February 21. Birthstone: Peridot and spinel.
- Wilt Chamberlain belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.
Age gaps
- When Wilt Chamberlain was born, Bill Russell was 2. Compare
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Frequently asked questions
When was Wilt Chamberlain born?
Wilt Chamberlain was born on August 21, 1936 and died on October 12, 1999, aged 63.
What is Wilt Chamberlain’s zodiac sign?
Leo, born August 21.