James Rainwater
(1917-1986)

James Rainwater 2 1975 Press Photo 1975 Nobel prize in Physics James Rainwater - KSB72099 Foto: Keystone / Public Domain

American physicist – James Rainwater was born in Council (City in and county seat of Adams County, Idaho, United States) on December 9th, 1917 and died in New York City (Most populous city in the United States) on May 31st, 1986 at the age of 68. Today James Rainwater would be 106 years old.

Age

how old was James Rainwater when he died?

James Rainwater died in 1986 at the age of 68.

Biographical data

Birthday	December 9th, 1917 (Sunday)
Place of Birth	Council City in and county seat of Adams County, Idaho, United States
Death Date	May 31st, 1986 (Saturday)
Death place	New York City Most populous city in the United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Sagittarius (The Centaur/Archer) ♐
Chinese Zodiac	Snake 蛇

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James Rainwater

Birthday

When was James Rainwater born?

James Rainwater was born on December 9th, 1917.

Death

When did James Rainwater die?

James Rainwater died on May 31st, 1986 at the age of 68 in New York City (Most populous city in the United States). Today James Rainwater would be 106 years old.