John Newcombe -Aranna122344 By berwickfieldsps May 23, 1944 John David Newcombe Was Born On This Day! Period: May 23, 1944 to May 25, 2012 John Newcombe Jan 1, 1961 He was the Australian Junior Champion from 1961-1963 Jan 1, 1964 He was part of the Davis Cup Team in 1964! Jan 1, 1965 He won his First Grand Slam! Jan 1, 1967 He won the French Championships and the US championships too! Jun 3, 1974 John David Newcombe was named World No.1 Jun 3, 1974 He was named the World No.1! Jan 1, 1981 He retired! May 25, 2012 He is Currently 68 years old!