12 notable people were born on this day. Including Teresa of Ávila, Gerhard Schröder, Ravi Shankar and more.
Discover all 12 notable people born on this day throughout history.
Roman Catholic saint (1515-1582)
German Social Democratic politician who served as Chancellor of Germany from 1998 to 2005, leading the country through economic reforms and the early 2000s.
Indian sitar player (1920–2012)
Hong Kong martial artist and actor known for performing his own dangerous stunts in action-comedy films like Police Story and Rush Hour series. He has appeared in over 150 films and is one of the most recognizable stars in both Asian and Hollywood cinema.
Algeciras Conference — international conference to find a solution to the First Moroccan Crisis
Operation Ten-Go — 1945 Japanese naval operation in World War II
42nd Academy Awards — Award ceremony presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences for achievement in filmmaking in 1969
1984 South African Grand Prix — Formula One motor race held in 1984
Queen of the Netherlands for 58 years (1890-1948), who led the country through two world wars and became a symbol of Dutch resistance.
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.
American sociologist and activist (1868–1963)
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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