How long ago was the first Wimbledon?
The first Wimbledon was 149 years ago.
The first Wimbledon began on July 9, 1877. That's 149 years, 2 months and 18 days.
Only men competed in the first tournament.
The first Wimbledon turns 150 on July 9, 2027.
If you were born before July 9, 1877, you're older than the first Wimbledon.
Mind-bender: The first Wimbledon is closer in time to the first fax machine patent (1843) than to today.
What are you older than?
Type your birthday and see what you're older than, what you were born closer to, and your next big milestone.
Check my birthdayOlder than the first Wimbledon
- The telephone
- Heinz ketchup
- The Kentucky Derby
- Blue jeans
- The transcontinental railroad
- The London Underground