James Burke (science historian), Date of Birth, Place of Birth

James Burke (science historian)

British broadcaster, science historian, author, and television producer

Date of Birth: 22-Dec-1936

Place of Birth: Derry, Northern Ireland

Profession: historian, television producer, television presenter, science journalist

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

James Burke (born 22 December 1936) is a British broadcaster, science historian, author, and television producer.
He was one of the main presenters of the BBC1 science series Tomorrow's World from 1965 to 1971 and created and presented the popular television series Connections (1978), and its more philosophical sequel The Day the Universe Changed (1985), about the history of science and technology.
The Washington Post has called him "one of the most intriguing minds in the Western world".