Famous Birthdays on April 14

King of Saudi Arabia from 1964-1975 who modernized the country and led the 1973 oil embargo against supporters of Israel.

Haitian physician who became the brutal dictator known as 'Papa Doc,' ruling Haiti from 1957 to 1971. He established a repressive regime backed by the Tonton Macoutes secret police that killed thousands of political opponents.

Vietnamese politician who served as General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam from 2011 to 2024, making him the country's most powerful leader for over a decade.

New Zealand chemist who shared the 2000 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his discovery and development of conductive polymers, revolutionizing the field of organic electronics.

Military officer who served as President of Iraq from 1966 to 1968 after succeeding his brother Abdul Salam Arif. His presidency ended when the Ba'ath Party seized power in a bloodless coup.

Renowned sarod virtuoso and composer who was one of the most influential musicians in Hindustani classical music. He toured internationally and taught many prominent students including his sons.

Pakistani terrorist who masterminded the September 11, 2001 attacks as al-Qaeda's principal architect and has been detained at Guantanamo Bay since 2006.

Military officer and politician who served as Algeria's President from 1979 to 1992, overseeing the country's transition toward multi-party democracy.

Methodist bishop and politician who served as Prime Minister of Zimbabwe Rhodesia (1979-1980) during the brief transition period before independence.

Saudi-born militant commander who led jihadist forces in the First and Second Chechen Wars before his assassination in 2002.

Nepalese social activist who founded Maiti Nepal, an organization dedicated to fighting human trafficking and helping victims of sexual abuse. She received the CNN Hero of the Year award in 2010 for her work rescuing over 12,000 women and girls.

Cameroonian triple jumper who won two Olympic gold medals at the 2004 and 2008 Games. She also claimed two World Championship titles and set multiple African records in her discipline.

British archaeologist who revolutionized prehistoric studies and coined the term "Neolithic Revolution" for the development of agriculture.

Principal architect of the Indian Constitution and prominent social reformer who fought against caste discrimination. Born into the Dalit community, he became India's first Law Minister and converted to Buddhism along with thousands of followers.