6 notable people were born on this day. Including Moshe ben Maimon, Leonora Carrington, Oscar Piastri and more.
Discover all 6 notable people born on this day throughout history.
Medieval Jewish philosopher, physician, and rabbi known as Maimonides, whose works including the Mishneh Torah fundamentally shaped Jewish law and philosophy.
British-Mexican surrealist artist and novelist who was part of the surrealist movement and wrote The Hearing Trumpet.
Australian Formula One driver who won the 2019 Formula Renault Eurocup, 2020 FIA Formula 3 Championship, and 2021 Formula 2 Championship in consecutive years. He joined McLaren's F1 team in 2023 and secured his first Grand Prix victory at the 2024 Hungarian Grand Prix.
Economist and politician who served as President of Ecuador from 2007 to 2017, implementing socialist policies and later fled the country to avoid corruption charges.
Charter Oath — first constitution of modern Japan, promulgated 1868
Bombing of Belgrade in 1941 — German bombing of Belgrade, Yugoslavia during World War 2
31st Academy Awards — award ceremony presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences for achievement in filmmaking in 1958
Eurovision Song Contest 1968 — 13th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest
Queen of the Netherlands for 58 years (1890-1948), who led the country through two world wars and became a symbol of Dutch resistance.
Second President of India (1962-1967) and distinguished philosopher who served as Vice President under Nehru and was a prominent educator at Oxford University.
British X-ray crystallographer whose Photo 51 provided crucial evidence for the double helix structure of DNA. Her work was instrumental in Watson and Crick's discovery, though she died before receiving full recognition for her contributions.
Opposition leader and trade unionist who founded the Movement for Democratic Change and served as Prime Minister in Zimbabwe's unity government (2009-2013).
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