Jim Gates (Physicist ) was born in Florida, United States on a Friday, December 15, 1950 🎈. Jim Gates is 73 years old. He is a Sagittarius ♐ and was born in the Year of the Tiger 🐅.
Known for his work in the particle and theoretical physics sub-fields of superstring theory, supersymmetry, and super gravity, this renowned African-American physicist and University of Maryland professor was awarded the 2013 National Medal of Science.
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| FULL NAME: | Jim Gates |
| BIRTH DATE: | December 15, 1950 |
| BIRTHPLACE: | Florida, United States |
| AGE: | 73 years old |
| NATIONALITY: | American |
| ETHNICITY: | Unknown |
| ZODIAC: | Sagittarius |
| CHINESE ZODIAC: | Tiger |
About
Jim Gates is a Physicist. Jim was born in the 1950s, in the middle of the Baby Boomers Generation generation. Baby Boomers are individuals born between 1946 and 1964, during the post World War II baby boom. This generation is known for Rock and Roll, Woodstock, Elvis, the Beatles, miniskirts, and Barbies. Baby boomers have experienced some of the most important historical events, including the JFK Assassination, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the civil rights movement, and the Vietnam War.
A native of Tampa, Florida, Sylvester James Gates, Jr. (better known as Jim Gates) was born to a United States Army officer father and spent his childhood in several different cities. Find out who is Jim Gates dating right now.
After earning both his bachelor’s degree and his doctorate in physics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, he co-wrote a 1984 scientific work titled Superspace, or One Thousand and One Lessons in Supersymmetry.
DID YOU KNOW He frequently appeared on PBS’s physics-themed NOVA programs and also created a series of videos on the topic of superstring theory.
FACT He was a member of United States President Barack Obama’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.
SEE ALSO Jim Gates’s net worth as of 2024.
Birthday
Currently, Jim Gates is 73 years old. His next birthday is away. Jim will celebrate his 74th birthday on a Friday, December 15th. He shares a birthday with everyone who was born on December 15, 1950. Below is the countdown to his upcoming birthday.
Zodiac
Jim Gates’s zodiac sign is Sagittarius. People born between the dates of November 22nd to December 21st belong to the ninth sign in the zodiac, Sagittarius. Libras are known for being loyal, optimistic, and intellectual. Aries is the most compatible sign for Sagittarius.
Famous Sagittarius celebrities are Chadwick Boseman, Nicki Minaj, Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Brad Pitt, Rita Ora, Chrissy Teigen, Jay-Z, Jean Michel Basquiat, and Nostradamus. Sagittarius ruling planet is Jupiter. Astrologically, Jupiter represents luck, fortune, and success.
Jim Gates was born in the Year of the Tiger. Tiger represents power and is considered the king of all beasts in Chinese culture. People born in the Year of the Tiger are outspoken, authoritative, have strong leadership qualities, and courageous. They can also sometimes be aggressive, arrogant, short-tempered, and anxious.
This year is the Year of the Dragon.
DID YOU KNOW United States life expectancy is about 78.5 years.
Jim Gates is a 73 years old Physicist, born in December, in the Year of the Tiger (1950), and is a Sagittarius. His life path number is 6. Jim’s birthstone is Tanzanite, Turquoise, Zircon and Topaz, and his birth flower is Narcissus. You may also check out all famous birthdays in December or specifically birthdays on December 15.
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