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List of celebrities and famous people who were born on January 1st

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3009 - 3000

Famous birthdays on January 1st for the celebrities who were born in the years 3009 - 3000

3000

  • Ancient Egyptian pharaoh who unified Upper and Lower Egypt.

2909 - 2900

Famous birthdays on January 1st for the celebrities who were born in the years 2909 - 2900

2900

  • One of the earliest known pharaohs of ancient Egypt.

2349 - 2340

Famous birthdays on January 1st for the celebrities who were born in the years 2349 - 2340

2349

2029 - 2020

Famous birthdays on January 1st for the celebrities who were born in the years 2029 - 2020

2020

  • Ancient Chinese philosopher known for his ethical teachings.

  • Avira Launcher is a mobile app launcher that provides a customizable and secure interface for Android devices.

2019 - 2010

Famous birthdays on January 1st for the celebrities who were born in the years 2019 - 2010

2019

  • Avira Password Manager is a secure password management solution that helps users store and manage their passwords.

2018

  • Avira Optimizer is a system optimization tool that helps improve the performance and speed of computers.

2015

  • Avira Phantom VPN is a secure and reliable virtual private network service offered by Avira.

  • A young child prodigy known for exceptional talents at a young age.

2012

  • Young Syrian boy whose image became a symbol of the impact of war on children.

  • Saved his sister from a dog attack, displaying bravery and selflessness.

  • Aylan Kurdi was a Syrian child whose tragic death brought global attention to the refugee crisis.

  • Aylan Kurdi was a Syrian refugee child whose tragic death brought global attention to the refugee crisis.

2011

  • He is an american child from a well-known family. he is courtney friel, fox news, and cnnaeurs carter evans' first-born child.

2010

  • Keymon Oshawa is the main character of the Japanese anime series Keymon Oshawa.

  • Hridhaan Malhotra is a young Indian actor who has appeared in several Bollywood films.

  • Indian child actress known for her role in the film 'Gippi'.

2009 - 2000

Famous birthdays on January 1st for the celebrities who were born in the years 2009 - 2000

2009

  • Young swimming prodigy who achieved remarkable success at a very early age.

  • Child actress known for her roles in Indian films.

  • Jahzir Bruno is an American actor known for his roles in films such as The Witches and The Underground Railroad.

  • Known for saving his sister from a dog attack and receiving recognition and support for his bravery.

  • Cairo was a military dog who served in the United States Navy SEALs.

2008

  • Fleet Foxes is an American indie folk band formed in Seattle, Washington.

2006

  • Winner of the 2017 Scripps National Spelling Bee.

  • Ondine Achampong is a talented young dancer who has gained recognition for her performances.

  • Anika Chebrolu is a young scientist who won the 2020 3M Young Scientist Challenge for her work on a potential treatment for COVID-19.

2005

  • A young airbender and the granddaughter of Avatar Aang in the Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra series.

  • A young airbender and the granddaughter of Aang in the Avatar universe.

2004

  • Syrian child activist known for his role in the Syrian civil war.

  • Bana Alabed is a Syrian girl who gained international attention for her tweets documenting the Syrian Civil War from Aleppo.

  • Nainika Tikoo is an Indian child actress who has appeared in several Bollywood films.

  • Capri Everitt is a young entrepreneur known for her philanthropic work and founding the Capri Everitt Foundation.

2003

  • Tragically abducted and murdered at a young age, sparking national attention.

  • Bana Al-Abed is a Syrian girl who gained international attention for her Twitter account documenting the Syrian Civil War from Aleppo.

  • Anika Chebrolu gained recognition for winning the 2020 3M Young Scientist Challenge with her innovative research.

  • Russian rhythmic gymnast

2002

  • Oliviarose Dunne is an American gymnast who competes for Louisiana State University.

  • Tragically kidnapped and murdered in Brooklyn, New York.

  • Sahithi Pingali is an Indian swimmer who has represented India in international competitions.

  • American actress known for her roles in films such as 'Fences' and 'Proud Mary'.

  • Bresha Matthews is an American activist who gained attention for her advocacy against domestic violence.

2001

  • Ritaj Al-Qunun is a Saudi Arabian activist who gained international attention for her attempt to seek asylum in 2019.

  • Vaanya Shivashankar is an Indian classical dancer known for her performances in Bharatanatyam.

  • Professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.

  • Young climate activist known for her advocacy work on climate change.

  • Young entrepreneur known for starting a candle-making business at the age of 5.

2000

  • A famous technology dog known for its intelligence and loyalty.

  • Draylen Murphy was a high school student who was killed in a bombing incident in Austin, Texas in 2018.

  • Known for his role in the viral photo hugging a police officer during a protest in Portland.

  • A young prodigy making groundbreaking discoveries in the field of quantum physics.

  • A Moroccan professional footballer who plays as a forward for AZ Alkmaar in the Eredivisie.

1999 - 1990

Famous birthdays on January 1st for the celebrities who were born in the years 1999 - 1990

1999

  • A fictional character known for being a version of Spider-Man from an alternate universe.

  • The protagonist of the anime series 'Hell Girl', who acts as a conduit for people's vengeance.

  • Young entrepreneur known for innovative business ventures.

  • Young entrepreneur known for founding a successful tech startup.

  • Young entrepreneur tragically killed at the age of 2.

1998

  • A main character in the Sword Art Online light novel and anime series.

  • First transgender athlete to compete in weightlifting at the Olympics.

  • Jajaira Gonzalez is an American boxer who won a gold medal in the lightweight division at the 2016 Summer Olympics.

  • Adeya Noel is an American singer and songwriter known for her soulful vocals and R&B-influenced music.

  • Laprecious Balogun is a Nigerian soccer player who plays as a forward for Arsenal Women.

1997

  • Olympic medalist in Taekwondo

  • Fendi Baguette is an Italian fashion designer known for creating the iconic Fendi Baguette handbag.

  • Varshini Prakash is the co-founder and executive director of the Sunrise Movement, a youth-led climate activism organization.

  • Yuan Xinyue is a Chinese volleyball player who has represented her country in international competitions.

  • Jahaad Proctor is an American professional basketball player who plays as a point guard.

1996

  • Founder of Bumble, a popular dating app.

  • Indian actress known for her performances in Malayalam cinema.

  • A Jedi Padawan in the Star Wars universe, known for her skills in lightsaber combat and the Force.

  • Kaynan Duarte is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athlete who has won multiple world championships and is considered one of the top competitors in the sport.

  • Professional beach volleyball player who represented Egypt at the 2016 Summer Olympics.

1995

  • Ezreal is a professional League of Legends player known for his exceptional skills and popularity in the esports community.

  • Anitha was a student activist known for her fight against the NEET exam in India.

  • Talented soccer player known for her speed and skill on the field.

  • Zaim Azmoun is an Iranian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Bayer Leverkusen.

  • Sabriyah Nasser is a renowned Omani athlete who has represented her country in international sports competitions.

1994

  • Dontai Young is an American entrepreneur and YouTuber known for his gaming and reaction content.

  • A character from the anime series 'The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya'.

  • Yue Xin is a Chinese feminist activist and student leader known for her advocacy for workers' rights and gender equality.

  • Liberato is an anonymous Italian singer and songwriter known for his electronic and experimental music.

  • Talented footballer who has made a mark in the sport with his performances.

1993

  • Olympic medalist and world champion in middle-distance running.

  • Cheick Sallah is a Senegalese taekwondo athlete who won a gold medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics.

  • Wen Zhirui is a Chinese badminton player who has won several international tournaments.

  • Professional StarCraft II player known for his exceptional skills.

  • Ilina Stoeva is a Bulgarian badminton player who has represented her country in international competitions.

1992

  • Tayelor Lorenz is a technology reporter for The New York Times, covering internet culture and social media.

  • Edis Elmas is a Turkish singer and songwriter who rose to fame through his participation in the singing competition show The Voice of Turkey.

  • Taylor Lorenz is a technology reporter for The New York Times, covering internet culture and the creator economy.

  • Kalkidan Gezahegne is an Ethiopian long-distance runner who specializes in the 5000 meters and 10,000 meters events.

  • Former college football player turned hero football coach who prevented a school shooting.

1991

  • Founder of MuslimGirl.com and advocate for Muslim women's rights.

  • Arinze Stanley is a Nigerian visual artist known for his hyperrealistic pencil drawings.

  • Darius Slay is an American professional football player who plays as a cornerback for the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL.

  • Co-founder of Appster, a mobile app development company.

  • Founder of Zyper, a marketing platform connecting brands with their fans.

1990

  • Legendary soccer player known for his exceptional skills on the field.

  • Anairis Hernández is a talented softball player known for her exceptional skills on the field.

  • Lyrical Lemonade is an American music collective and media company founded by Cole Bennett.

  • Renowned for discovering a lost civilization in the Amazon rainforest.

  • Ryzen Threadripper is a high-performance computer processor designed by AMD for enthusiast and workstation-class desktop computers.

1989 - 1980

Famous birthdays on January 1st for the celebrities who were born in the years 1989 - 1980

1989

  • Renowned rugby player from Tonga.

  • The first Saudi Arabian woman to climb Mount Everest.

  • A main character in the American sitcom Seinfeld, known for her neurotic personality and on-again, off-again relationship with Jerry Seinfeld.

  • Known for speaking out against human rights abuses in Libya.

  • Known for her powerful and emotional poetry.

1988

  • Azadeh Nemati is an Iranian Paralympic athlete who has won multiple gold medals in powerlifting.

  • Indian sailor who became the first woman to circumnavigate the globe solo.

  • Professional rugby league player known for his powerful playing style.

  • Renowned Egyptian cartoonist known for her satirical and thought-provoking work.

  • Tunisian electronic music producer and DJ.

1987

  • Known for scoring the winning try in the 2015 Rugby World Cup final.

  • Minal Dakhave Bhosale is an Indian entrepreneur who developed India's first COVID-19 testing kit.

  • Zerina Akers is a renowned fashion stylist who has worked with numerous celebrities, including Beyoncé, Cardi B, and Zendaya.

  • Author known for her works on literature and culture.

  • Olympic gold medalist in ice dancing

1986

  • Successful entrepreneur and investor.

  • Avira is a leading antivirus and cybersecurity software company that provides protection for personal and business users.

  • Pakistani cricketer known for his powerful batting.

  • Professional track and field athlete

  • Renowned graphic designer known for innovative design work.

1985

  • Refoel Zaga is an Israeli entrepreneur and the co-founder of Fiverr, a leading online marketplace for freelance services.

  • Kayode Aderinokun is a Nigerian entrepreneur and the co-founder of Flutterwave, a leading African fintech company.

  • Sola Akinlade is the co-founder and CEO of Paystack, a leading payment processing company in Africa.

  • Shandee Frew is an Australian entrepreneur and the co-founder of Canva, a graphic design platform.

  • Mohanad Hammad is a Palestinian entrepreneur and the co-founder of Bayt.com, one of the leading job portals in the Middle East.

1984

  • Cameron Johnson is an American entrepreneur and investor who founded several successful tech companies.

  • Renowned software engineer known for his contributions to artificial intelligence.

  • Renowned for his work in computer graphics and rendering.

  • Israeli investigative journalist known for her work on human rights and social justice.

  • Co-founder of DeepMind and leading figure in artificial intelligence.

1983

  • Morgane Sézalory is the founder and CEO of the French fashion brand Sézane.

  • Chinese-American journalist known for her work at CNN.

  • Renowned poet known for her powerful and moving works.

  • Founder of CreativeMornings

  • Prominent figure in the Python community

1982

  • Yodsanklai Fairtex is a legendary Muay Thai fighter who has won multiple world championships and is known for his powerful striking and technical prowess.

  • Onur Koç is a Turkish entrepreneur and the co-founder of Trendyol, one of the largest e-commerce platforms in Turkey.

  • Tolulope Ogunlesi is a Nigerian entrepreneur and investor who co-founded Andela, a company that trains and connects software developers in Africa with global companies.

  • Stephanye Blakely is the founder and CEO of Spanx, a popular shapewear company.

  • Deeya Bajaj is an Indian entrepreneur and the co-founder of Nykaa, a successful e-commerce platform for beauty and fashion products.

1981

  • The protagonist of the children's book by Astrid Lindgren.

  • Co-founder and CEO of Rent the Runway.

  • Award-winning investigative journalist known for his work in conflict zones.

  • Kalyan Veeramachaneni is a renowned data scientist and the co-founder of DataRobot, a leading AI platform.

  • Co-founder and CEO of 500 Startups, a global venture capital firm.

1980

  • Legendary dragon rider and champion jouster

  • Deejay Xmasters is a renowned DJ and producer known for his innovative electronic music.

  • Mubashir Iqbal is a Pakistani entrepreneur and the co-founder of Daraz, one of the largest e-commerce platforms in South Asia.

  • Prominent data scientist known for her contributions to the field of data analytics.

  • A Mexican singer and songwriter who has gained recognition for her unique blend of traditional Mexican music and contemporary pop.

1979 - 1970

Famous birthdays on January 1st for the celebrities who were born in the years 1979 - 1970

1979

  • Popular Japanese singer and member of the group KinKi Kids.

  • Azam Ali is a Canadian singer and musician known for her work in world music and electronica.

  • Renowned biologist known for her work in human evolution.

  • Co-founder of a successful tech startup

  • Award-winning author known for her impactful storytelling.

1978

  • Popular Egyptian singer with a wide fan base across the Middle East.

  • Jafari Kanani is an Iranian-American entrepreneur and the co-founder of Instacart, a leading grocery delivery service.

  • Sonyia Tayeh is an American choreographer known for her work in television, film, and live performances.

  • Franziska Wirth is a German entrepreneur and the co-founder of the online fashion retailer Zalando.

  • Wasim Badami is a Pakistani journalist and television presenter.

1977

  • Renowned fashion designer known for his elegant and feminine designs.

  • Tamikka Mallory is an American entrepreneur and social justice activist, known for her work in the Black Lives Matter movement.

  • Actress who appeared in several popular TV shows and movies.

  • Renowned chef known for innovative culinary creations.

  • Renowned journalist known for her investigative reporting.

1976

  • Renowned biologist known for his research on collective animal behavior.

  • Known for his work in search engines and algorithms.

  • Durrell Babbs, known professionally as Tank, is an American R&B singer, songwriter, and record producer.

  • American journalist and author who has written extensively on topics such as organized crime, national security, and corporate malfeasance.

  • Syrian actor known for his roles in various TV series and films.

1975

  • Ziv Moran is an Israeli entrepreneur and the co-founder of Waze, a popular crowdsourced navigation app.

  • Abbigail Gates is an American entrepreneur and philanthropist who has founded several successful businesses and is known for her charitable work.

  • Khadim Ali Shah is a Pakistani entrepreneur and the founder of Daraz, one of the largest e-commerce platforms in South Asia.

  • Ihor Losiev is a prominent Ukrainian journalist and political analyst.

  • Sandrine Thuret is a French entrepreneur and the co-founder of Blablacar, a leading ride-sharing platform.

1974

  • Banksy is a renowned anonymous street artist, political activist, and film director known for his provocative and socially-conscious graffiti works.

  • Ethiopian long-distance runner known for his achievements in marathons.

  • Cuban singer known for her contributions to the salsa music genre.

  • Johnathin Oringer is an American entrepreneur and investor, best known as the founder and former CEO of Shutterstock, a leading stock photography and footage provider.

  • Successful author and entrepreneur known for her work in children's literature.

1973

  • Nycholas Confessore is an American journalist who has reported on politics and policy for The New York Times, where he has won multiple awards for his investigative reporting.

  • Renowned climate scientist specializing in paleoclimatology.

  • Renowned Iranian tennis player.

  • Co-founder of the Chinese multinational technology company Baidu.

  • Co-founder of the venture capital firm, Index Ventures.

1972

  • Member of the iconic rock band Steely Dan.

  • Zhi Zhang is the co-founder and CEO of ByteDance, the parent company of the popular social media app TikTok.

  • Legendary French football defender

  • Kalyan Panja is the co-founder and CEO of Zoho Corporation, a leading provider of cloud-based business software.

  • Madailein O'Farrell is an Irish novelist known for her critically acclaimed works, including 'After You'd Gone' and 'The Hand That First Held Mine'.

1971

  • Renowned rapper and producer from Detroit, known for influential contributions to hip-hop music.

  • Co-founder of Airbnb

  • Tash Aw is a Malaysian novelist known for his critically acclaimed novels that explore the complexities of Malaysian society and identity.

  • Heru Sutopo was an Indonesian volcanologist and disaster management expert who worked as a spokesperson for the National Disaster Mitigation Agency.

  • Tech entrepreneur and author known for her work in social media.

1970

  • Legendary boxer known for his fierce fighting style.

  • Albertia Bezos is an American businesswoman and entrepreneur, known for her involvement in the founding and growth of Amazon.

  • Zakya Saleh is a prominent Sudanese human rights activist and advocate for women's empowerment.

  • Hulan Qin is a Chinese entrepreneur and the co-founder of Xiaohongshu, a popular social e-commerce platform.

  • Dae Hee Kim is a South Korean entrepreneur and the founder of the successful e-commerce platform Coupang.

1969 - 1960

Famous birthdays on January 1st for the celebrities who were born in the years 1969 - 1960

1969

  • Jennifer Pahlka is the founder of Code for America, a non-profit organization that helps governments use technology to improve public services.

  • Renowned astronomer known for groundbreaking research on exoplanets.

  • Indian dentist who died tragically in Ireland due to complications from a septic miscarriage, sparking debates on abortion laws.

  • Renowned Egyptian author known for her impactful novels.

  • Renowned sports journalist and author.

1968

  • Renowned soccer player known for her exceptional skills on the field.

  • Known for his work in programming languages and software engineering.

  • Dashan is a Canadian comedian and actor known for his work in Chinese television and film.

  • A Bulgarian-Canadian animator and filmmaker known for his experimental and award-winning animated films.

  • Reason is a libertarian monthly magazine published by the Reason Foundation.

1967

  • Well-known Turkish news anchor and journalist.

  • Rekha Menon is an Indian entrepreneur and the co-founder of Nykaa, a successful e-commerce platform for beauty and fashion products.

  • Kimberly Godwin is an American journalist and executive who currently serves as the president of ABC News.

  • Kyo Terada is a Japanese musician and the lead vocalist of the visual kei band Dir en grey.

  • Co-founder of popular financial website The Motley Fool.

1966

  • Hameed Mir is a prominent Pakistani journalist and the host of the popular current affairs program 'Capital Talk' on Geo News.

  • Turkish businesswoman known for her role in the Koc Group conglomerate.

  • Renowned journalist known for his insightful reporting on political and social issues.

  • Identified Rett syndrome, a rare genetic neurological disorder.

  • Co-founder of the Americana Group, one of the largest food companies in the Middle East.

1965

  • Niccolas Sparks is an American romance novelist and screenwriter known for his best-selling novels such as 'The Notebook' and 'A Walk to Remember'.

  • Mahesh Murthy is an Indian entrepreneur, investor, and marketing expert who co-founded Pinstorm, a digital marketing agency.

  • A fictional character from the Harry Potter series, known for her authoritarian and cruel nature as the Senior Undersecretary to the Minister of Magic.

  • Victoria Alonso is an Argentine film producer known for her work on Marvel Cinematic Universe films.

  • Co-founder of Apollo Global Management, a global alternative investment manager.

1964

  • Magdalynn Gates is a philanthropist and co-founder of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which focuses on global health and development initiatives.

  • Turkish businessman known for his shipping company.

  • Kazue Togashi is a Japanese entrepreneur and the founder of Sanrio, the company behind the popular Hello Kitty brand.

  • Yasuo Goto is a Japanese entrepreneur and the founder of Rakuten, one of the largest e-commerce and internet companies in Japan.

  • Co-founder of Alibaba Group, a prominent figure in e-commerce.

1963

  • Pakistani squash player who won multiple world championships.

  • Vietnamese-American businesswoman known for her investments in technology and real estate.

  • Renowned Spanish fashion designer known for her innovative designs.

  • Prominent political figure in Kenya.

  • Dashan is a Canadian comedian and actor known for his work in Chinese comedy and television.

1962

  • Renowned actor known for his versatile roles.

  • Known for his work at Amazon and Google, particularly his influential blog posts.

  • Turkish politician known for his role in the Justice and Development Party.

  • Co-managing partner at Bain Capital with a focus on private equity investments.

  • Turkish businesswoman known for her contributions to the Koc Group.

1961

  • A Bahraini human rights activist who has been imprisoned for his pro-democracy activities.

  • Renowned naturopathic doctor known for her work in holistic health and nutrition.

  • Renowned biologist known for his work in evolutionary biology.

  • Renowned economist known for her work on labor economics and public policy.

  • Founder and CEO of Acumen, a nonprofit venture capital fund that uses entrepreneurial approaches to tackle global poverty.

1960

  • Legendary track and field athlete with multiple records.

  • Legendary boxer known for his powerful punches and aggressive fighting style.

  • Internationally acclaimed visual artist known for his unique style and themes.

  • Co-author of the influential textbook 'Introduction to Algorithms'.

  • Annai Arul is a renowned Indian dancer and choreographer who has made significant contributions to the field of classical dance.

1959 - 1950

Famous birthdays on January 1st for the celebrities who were born in the years 1959 - 1950

1959

  • Renowned physicist known for contributions to theoretical physics.

  • Janssen-Cilag is a pharmaceutical company that is a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson and focuses on the development and production of pharmaceutical products.

  • Former First Lady of Mali and advocate for women's rights.

  • Renowned illustrator known for her work in children's books.

  • A versatile talent in both journalism and opera.

1958

  • Warren Baer is an American entrepreneur who co-founded the online payment company PayPal.

  • Shiro Nakamura is a renowned Japanese automotive designer who has worked for Nissan and has been credited with designing several iconic Nissan models.

  • Co-founder and chairman of the Oyo Rooms hotel chain.

  • Lindey Hilsum is a British journalist and author who has reported from conflict zones around the world for Channel 4 News.

  • Yoshito Hori is the founder and chairman of GLOBIS Corporation, a leading business education and consulting firm in Japan.

1957

  • American politician who served as the First Lady of Indiana.

  • Whalen Albrecht is an American entrepreneur and the co-founder of Intuit, the company behind popular financial software like QuickBooks and TurboTax.

  • Taiwanese politician who served as the first female Premier of Taiwan from 2016 to 2019.

  • Former Israeli Air Force commander and politician.

  • Bestselling Egyptian author known for his novels.

1956

  • Christana Lagarde is a French politician and lawyer who served as the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund from 2011 to 2019.

  • Gildo Zegna is the CEO of the Zegna Group, a leading luxury fashion and textile company.

  • Former journalist and current Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund.

  • Allesandra Stanley is an American journalist and television critic who has worked for The New York Times since 1983.

  • Mirko Ilić is a renowned Serbian-American graphic designer and illustrator known for his innovative and influential work in the field of visual communication.

1955

  • Co-founder of Microsoft and one of the world's richest people, known for his philanthropic work.

  • Burgandy Gates is a renowned philanthropist who has dedicated her life to improving global health and education through her foundation.

  • Co-founder of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, a leading global health and development organization.

  • Ulyssa Gates is an American philanthropist who, along with her husband Bill Gates, co-chairs the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

  • Samba Diabaté is a renowned Malian musician and griot who has played a significant role in preserving and promoting West African musical traditions.

1954

  • Member of the Ghostbusters team, known for his scientific approach to the supernatural.

  • Renowned cinematographer known for her work on various acclaimed films.

  • Yacine Aït-Kaci is a Algerian-French computer scientist known for his contributions to logic programming and constraint programming.

  • Jonus Katz is an American computer scientist who has made significant contributions to the field of cryptography.

  • Nycholas Lemann is a journalist and author who has served as the dean of the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.

1953

  • Janssen Pharmaceutica is a pharmaceutical company founded in Belgium that develops and manufactures a wide range of pharmaceutical products.

  • Founder and CEO of MGA Entertainment, one of the largest privately held toy and entertainment companies in the world.

  • Contributed to the development of programming languages.

  • Pioneering computer scientist known for her work in parallel computing.

  • American journalist and author known for her works on World War II.

1952

  • Tamura Toshiyuki is a prominent Japanese journalist and news anchor.

  • Haidy Hamdy is an acclaimed Egyptian actress known for her roles in numerous Egyptian films and television series.

  • Bharat Desai is the co-founder and chairman of Syntel, a global information technology and business process services company.

  • Philippe Kahn is the founder of Borland Software Corporation and the inventor of the first camera phone.

  • Chandrika Tandon is an Indian-American businesswoman, entrepreneur, and philanthropist who founded Tandon Capital Associates.

1951

  • Successful entrepreneur known for her innovative business ventures.

  • Renowned chemist known for contributions to polymer science.

  • Kapono Beamer is a Hawaiian musician and composer who has contributed to the preservation and evolution of traditional Hawaiian music.

  • Acclaimed Japanese novelist known for her poignant and introspective works.

  • Founder of Clif Bar & Company, a leading manufacturer of energy bars and other organic food products.

1950

  • Co-founder of the band Kool & the Gang, known for their hit songs like 'Celebration'.

  • Renowned investment manager known for founding Loomis, Sayles & Company.

  • Epimenio Ibarra is a renowned Mexican journalist known for his investigative reporting on political and social issues.

  • Prominent political figure advocating for social justice.

  • Founder of the MasterCard Foundation, dedicated to advancing youth learning and financial inclusion.

1949 - 1940

Famous birthdays on January 1st for the celebrities who were born in the years 1949 - 1940

1949

  • Fatumata Jallow-Tambajang is a Gambian businesswoman and politician who served as the Vice President of The Gambia from 2017 to 2018.

  • Prominent Native Hawaiian activist and businesswoman.

  • Ramesh Narayan is an Indian-American astrophysicist known for his work on black holes and accretion disks.

  • Renowned neuroscientist known for contributions to deep brain stimulation.

  • American jazz musician known for his contributions to the funk and soul genres.

1948

  • Founder of Alshaya Group, a major retail franchise operator in the Middle East.

  • Renowned physicist known for contributions to theoretical physics.

  • Renowned photographer known for his commercial work.

  • Velvia is a high-quality color reversal film produced by Fujifilm, known for its vivid and saturated colors.

  • Shadeed Muhammad was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice in the United States.

1947

  • Known for contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • A renowned Sri Lankan actress who has appeared in numerous films and television shows.

  • Renowned Syrian author known for her literary works.

  • Pioneer in computer science and artificial intelligence.

  • Renowned biologist known for his work on the evolution of birds.

1946

  • British actress best known for her role in the TV series Doctor Who.

  • Renowned geneticist known for his work on human genetics.

  • Renowned mathematician known for contributions to logic and computer science.

  • Renowned Indian actress known for her work in Bollywood films.

  • A renowned Kuwaiti poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.

1945

  • Nowell Sing was a Jamaican reggae musician and the lead singer of the band Sublime.

  • Pioneering computer scientist known for her work in artificial intelligence.

  • Renowned for his work on the neural basis of behavior and cognition.

  • Wana Odinga is a Kenyan politician and the former Prime Minister of Kenya.

  • Renowned physicist known for contributions to theoretical physics.

1944

  • Pioneer in computer science research

  • Legendary baseball player known for his exceptional skills on the field.

  • Renowned statistician known for his work in experimental design and multivariate analysis.

  • American activist known for her work in disability rights advocacy.

  • Renowned linguist known for his work on the classification of languages.

1943

  • Renowned American painter known for his vibrant and expressive works.

  • Renowned physicist known for contributions to theoretical physics.

  • Renowned chemist known for her work in catalysis and surface science.

  • Carnel Echols was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and justice in the United States.

  • Renowned economist known for his work on human capital theory.

1942

  • Ivorian politician and economist president of the ivory coast

  • Known for his work in computer graphics and co-founding Pixar Animation Studios.

  • Renowned for contributions to the study of galaxies and dark matter.

  • Renowned Turkish actress known for her versatile roles.

  • Former US presidential retreat

1941

  • Abdulloh Oripov was a renowned Uzbek poet, known for his lyrical and reflective works that explored themes of national identity, love, and the human condition.

  • Renowned sprinter known for her speed and agility on the track.

  • Renowned Japanese engineer known for his contributions to the development of consumer electronics.

  • Bona Saro-Wiwa was a Nigerian poet and activist who advocated for environmental and human rights causes.

  • Renowned painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.

1940

  • Pioneer in computer science and artificial intelligence.

  • Renowned Ugandan poet known for his impactful verses.

  • Renowned actress known for her captivating performances on stage and screen.

  • Renowned visual artist known for his powerful and thought-provoking works.

  • Renowned painter known for his vibrant abstract art.

1939 - 1930

Famous birthdays on January 1st for the celebrities who were born in the years 1939 - 1930

1939

  • Renowned African American artist known for her vibrant and expressive paintings.

  • Renowned astronomer known for his contributions to the study of celestial bodies.

  • Renowned Indian novelist and screenwriter known for his works depicting the social and political landscape of India.

  • Renowned poet known for her lyrical verses.

  • Greek politician known for his role in economic reforms.

1938

  • Prominent businessman in the Middle East with diverse business interests.

  • Renowned poet known for his lyrical works.

  • Co-founder of Kleiner Perkins, one of the most successful venture capital firms in Silicon Valley.

  • Acclaimed Indian classical dancer and choreographer known for her mastery of the Odissi dance form.

  • Saudi Arabian arms dealer and businessman.

1937

  • An American astrophysicist who has made significant contributions to the study of galaxy formation and evolution.

  • Founder and former chairman of Uniqlo, a leading global clothing retailer.

  • Fusako Maebashi is a Japanese businesswoman who founded the cosmetics company Shiseido.

  • Renowned Indian author known for his literary works in Hindi.

  • Jaree Al-Sabah was a prominent Kuwaiti politician who served as the Prime Minister of Kuwait from 1978 to 1991.

1936

  • Renowned poet known for his lyrical verses.

  • Taiwo Akinkunmi is a Nigerian inventor who designed the Nigerian national flag.

  • Former Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore

  • Renowned South Korean writer with a significant contribution to literature.

  • Anamika Bandyopadhyay was a renowned Bengali poet and writer who made significant contributions to Bengali literature.

1935

  • Dahir Siad was a renowned Somali poet who contributed significantly to the development of Somali literature.

  • Renowned Turkish poet known for his lyrical works.

  • Tomeca Washington was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice.

  • Lakina Washington was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice in the United States.

  • Founder of Tilley Endurables, a Canadian company known for its high-quality outdoor apparel and accessories.

1934

  • Shamal Gangopadhyay was a renowned Bengali poet and writer known for his lyrical and introspective works.

  • Renowned painter known for his abstract works.

  • Ahmad Sadali was a renowned Indonesian calligrapher known for his unique and innovative style.

  • A Senegalese journalist and religious leader who was the Caliph of the Tijaniyya Sufi order.

  • Italian bicycle designer known for high-quality bike frames.

1933

  • Famous for creating the popular manga series 'One Piece'.

  • Renowned Egyptian-American chemist known for his work in nanoscience.

  • Pioneering computer scientist known for contributions to artificial intelligence.

  • Renowned Georgian actor known for his contributions to theater and cinema.

  • Renowned Israeli artist known for her unique tapestries and textile art.

1932

  • Skippy is a popular brand of peanut butter founded in 1932.

  • Renowned Swiss journalist known for her investigative reporting.

  • Yerachmiel Begun was a renowned cantor and composer who made significant contributions to the preservation and development of Jewish liturgical music.

  • Known for contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Julya Borisova was a renowned Soviet and Russian ballerina who performed with the Kirov Ballet.

1931

  • Renowned physicist known for her work in quantum mechanics.

  • Renowned Albanian poet known for his lyrical works.

  • Israeli businessman known for his contributions to the diamond industry.

  • American journalist known for his investigative reporting

  • Ahmad Mahmoud was an acclaimed Iranian novelist known for his works that explored the social and political issues of post-revolutionary Iran.

1930

  • Prominent political figure known for advocating for social justice.

  • Hurman Munger is an American investor, philanthropist, and vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway.

  • Shulamis Hareven was an acclaimed Israeli novelist known for her works exploring the complexities of Israeli society.

  • Renowned mathematician known for his work in number theory.

  • Pioneer in computer science and artificial intelligence.

1929 - 1920

Famous birthdays on January 1st for the celebrities who were born in the years 1929 - 1920

1929

  • Pioneering computer scientist known for her work in artificial intelligence.

  • Renowned Indian painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Renowned Hawaiian musician known for popularizing traditional music.

  • Renowned Hawaiian singer known for her beautiful voice and traditional songs.

  • Pioneer in computer science and artificial intelligence.

1928

  • Renowned poet known for his lyrical verses.

  • Renowned Indian actress known for her iconic roles in Bollywood films.

  • Renowned geneticist known for his work in human genetics.

  • Janaki Rangarajan is a renowned Bharatanatyam dancer and choreographer from India.

  • Sohrab Nazari was a renowned Iranian poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.

1927

  • Renowned poet known for her lyrical verses.

  • Co-founder of Oracle Corporation.

  • Renowned chemist known for contributions to organic chemistry.

  • Renowned Hawaiian musician known for popularizing traditional music.

  • Israeli intelligence officer known for her role in capturing Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann.

1926

  • Iraqi poet and academic who is considered one of the most influential Arab poets of the 20th century.

  • Haleem Barakat was a renowned Egyptian poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.

  • Renowned Iraqi poet known for his lyrical works.

  • Renowned author known for historical fiction novels.

  • American politician who served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives.

1925

  • Azya Chernova was a renowned Soviet ballerina who performed with the Kirov Ballet and gained international acclaim.

  • Renowned Indian author known for her literary works.

  • Tamotsu Murayama was a renowned Japanese journalist who covered major events in the country for several decades.

  • Abdulloh Qahhor was a prominent Uzbek novelist and playwright, known for his works that explored the social and political issues of his time.

  • Fendi is an Italian luxury fashion house known for its high-quality leather goods, fur, and accessories.

1924

  • Camala Markandaya was a renowned Indian novelist who explored themes of cultural conflict and social change.

  • Vice Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway and long-time business partner of Warren Buffett.

  • Charlei Munger is an American businessman, investor, and vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, known for his partnership with Warren Buffett.

  • Toyoko Yamazaki was a renowned Japanese novelist known for her works exploring the lives of ordinary people.

  • Renowned Brazilian painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.

1923

  • Renowned Egyptian belly dancer known for her captivating performances.

  • Renowned Armenian composer known for his classical music compositions.

  • American chemist known for her work on the Manhattan Project.

  • Yerachmiel Tilles was a renowned Hasidic author and storyteller who wrote extensively on Jewish mysticism and folklore.

  • Renowned Israeli composer known for his contributions to music.

1922

  • Renowned jazz singer known for her powerful voice and emotional performances.

  • Beloved cartoon mouse created by George Herriman.

  • Renowned physicist known for contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Renowned biologist known for her work in genetics and cell biology.

  • Noted for his work in crystallography and molecular structure determination.

1921

  • Renowned Malian portrait photographer known for his studio portraits.

  • Renowned actress known for her roles in classic Hollywood films.

  • Prominent politician known for his contributions to social reform.

  • Legendary boxer known for his powerful punches and impressive record.

  • Swedish entrepreneur who founded EF Education First.

1920

  • Zakya Mahmoud was a renowned Egyptian scientist who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics.

  • Renowned actress known for her roles in classic films.

  • Kuuipo Kumukahi was a renowned Hawaiian hula dancer who helped preserve and promote the traditional art form.

  • Renowned actress known for her roles in classic films.

  • Renowned actress known for her captivating performances in classic films.

1919 - 1910

Famous birthdays on January 1st for the celebrities who were born in the years 1919 - 1910

1919

  • Caidon Salinger was an American novelist best known for his iconic novel 'The Catcher in the Rye'.

  • Deano Salinger was an American novelist known for his novel 'The Catcher in the Rye'.

  • Eaden Salinger was an American novelist best known for his novel 'The Catcher in the Rye', which has become a classic of 20th-century literature.

  • Xavyer Salinger was an American writer known for his novel 'The Catcher in the Rye' and his reclusive nature.

  • Chasin Salinger was an American novelist best known for his novel 'The Catcher in the Rye', which has become a classic of American literature.

1918

1917

  • Cuban actor known for his roles in classic Hollywood films.

  • Renowned author known for his literary works.

  • Matéo Maximoff was a French Romani novelist and playwright who wrote extensively about Romani culture and identity.

  • Soviet mathematician known for his work in algebraic geometry.

1916

  • Indonesian engineer and military leader, known for his role in the Indonesian National Revolution.

  • Renowned Turkish poet known for his lyrical works.

  • Renowned Russian playwright known for his works in the Soviet era.

  • Denman Oppenheimer was an American composer known for his film and television scores.

  • Sten Rosendahl was a Swedish composer known for his orchestral and chamber works.

1915

1914

  • Israeli politician who served as a member of the Knesset and held various ministerial positions.

  • Pakistani politician who served as the Governor of Punjab.

  • Noor Inayat Khan was a British Special Operations Executive agent during World War II known for her service in Nazi-occupied France.

  • Indian princess and soe agent (d. 44)

  • Alija Sirotanović was a Bosnian miner who became an entrepreneur and founded a successful mining company.

1913

  • Chung Sze-Tsen was a Chinese mathematician known for his contributions to probability theory and stochastic processes.

  • Japanese painter known for his abstract and surrealist works.

  • Hungarian politician who served as Minister of Agriculture and Food in the 1950s.

  • Egyptian historian and professor who specialized in the history of Islamic civilization.

  • Aydn Sayili was a Turkish historian who specialized in the history of science and technology in the Islamic world.

1912

  • Renowned poet known for his lyrical verses.

  • Renowned botanist known for his work in plant taxonomy.

  • Shulamis Yelin was a renowned Yiddish poet who wrote extensively about Jewish life and culture.

  • Ramesh Chandra Dutta was a renowned Bengali poet and writer.

  • Feliberto Hernández was a Cuban politician who served as the Prime Minister of Cuba from 1959 to 1961.

1911

  • Alice Heim Gibbons was a pioneering psychologist who made significant contributions to the field of cognitive psychology.

  • Contributed to the field of algebraic geometry.

  • American author and occultist, lotterhand was one of the builders for the adytum during a revival of christian mysticism in the middle of the 20th century. lotterhand started studying tarot in 1933. he was the director of the mystery school of the sacred tarot & holy qabalah, which dr. paul foster case founded. from 1950 to 1992, he taught. his …

  • Wildon Stein was a British mathematician who specialized in the field of topology and algebraic geometry.

1910

  • Renowned Chinese poet known for his lyrical works.

  • Finnish designer known for his iconic lighting designs.

  • Prominent figure in the civil rights movement.

  • Alif Laila was a renowned Urdu poet known for her lyrical and introspective poems.

  • Papusza, also known as Bronisława Wajs, was a Polish Romani poet who is considered one of the most important Romani poets of the 20th century.

1909 - 1900

Famous birthdays on January 1st for the celebrities who were born in the years 1909 - 1900

1909

  • Prominent politician known for his contributions to social reform.

  • Renowned poet known for her lyrical works.

  • Renowned journalist known for investigative reporting.

  • Prominent political figure known for her advocacy for social justice.

  • Renowned tennis player known for his powerful serves and strategic gameplay.

1908

  • Renowned poet known for his lyrical works.

  • Michalina Tatarkówna-Majkowska was a Polish politician who served as a member of the Sejm, the lower house of the Polish parliament.

  • German physicist who made contributions to the field of nuclear physics.

  • Berel Berkovits was a prominent American rabbi and author who wrote on Jewish philosophy and ethics.

  • A Soviet-Russian writer known for her novels and short stories that depicted the lives of ordinary people in the Soviet Union.

1907

  • Renowned painter known for her vibrant landscapes.

  • Renowned choreographer known for innovative dance routines.

  • Renowned poet known for her lyrical verses.

  • Renowned Chinese painter known for his traditional ink wash paintings.

  • A leading 20th-century American Orthodox rabbi and Talmudic authority.

1906

  • Renowned Rabbi known for his teachings and contributions to Jewish scholarship.

  • Lebanese poet known for his lyrical works.

  • Alija Nametak was a Bosnian writer known for his novels and short stories.

  • A Hungarian filmmaker who directed several notable films during the mid-20th century.

  • Julya Lermontova was a Soviet chemist who made important contributions to the field of organic chemistry.

1905

  • Renowned poet known for his lyrical works.

  • Swedish swimmer who won multiple Olympic medals.

  • Renowned poet known for his lyrical works.

  • Renowned for her work on variable stars.

  • Renowned poet known for his lyrical verses.

1904

  • Polish-American author and Nobel laureate in Literature.

  • Renowned Chinese poet known for his lyrical works.

  • Renowned ballet dancer known for her grace and elegance.

  • Renowned actress known for her roles in classic films.

  • Pioneering computer scientist known for her work in early computing systems.

1903

  • Legendary wrestler known for his strength and technique.

  • Pioneer in the herbal industry and author of several books on herbs.

  • Israeli politician who served in the Knesset.

  • Arita Bose was a renowned Bengali poet who contributed significantly to the literary landscape of India.

  • African American politician who was the first woman to serve in the Georgia House of Representatives.

1902

  • Legendary basketball player known for his skills on the court.

  • Renowned Turkish poet known for his works on social issues.

  • Renowned author known for her impactful novels.

  • A Polish-American physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics and the development of nuclear physics.

  • Sulo Halonen was a Finnish poet and author who wrote extensively about the Finnish countryside and nature.

1901

  • Renowned Mexican painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Lucylle Packard co-founded Hewlett-Packard, one of the world's largest technology companies, with her husband David Packard.

  • Renowned Spanish poet known for her lyrical works.

  • Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking work in quantum mechanics.

  • Renowned actress known for her captivating performances on stage and screen.

1900

  • Influential painter whose works revolutionized the art world in the early 20th century.

  • Famous mystery writer best known for creating the detective character Nero Wolfe.

  • Prominent political figure known for advocating for social justice.

  • Renowned Polish writer known for his impactful novels.

  • Renowned chemist known for her groundbreaking research in organic chemistry.

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