James Watt was a famous Scottish engineer, who was born on January 19, 1736. As a person born on this date, James Watt is listed in our database as the 11th most popular celebrity for the day (January 19).
People born on January 19 fall under the Zodiac sign of Capricorn, the Sea Goat. James Watt is the 243rd most popular Capricorn.
Aside from information specific to James Watt's birthday, James Watt is the 27th most famous Scottish.
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