Famous Birthdays on April 2

Danish author best known for beloved fairy tales including 'The Little Mermaid,' 'The Ugly Duckling,' and 'The Snow Queen' that have been translated worldwide.

French novelist and leader of the literary naturalism movement who defended Alfred Dreyfus with his famous open letter "J'Accuse...!"

German Dadaist and Surrealist artist who pioneered collage techniques and co-founded the Cologne Dada group, known for works like "Two Children are Threatened by a Nightingale."

Dutch winger who played for Barcelona, PSV Eindhoven, and the Netherlands national team, known for his pace and technical ability on the right flank.

Actor who gained international fame starring in HBO's 'The Last of Us' and 'Game of Thrones' as well as Disney's 'The Mandalorian.' He moved from Chile to the United States as a child.

Bollywood actor, director and producer known for action films who won two National Film Awards for Best Actor. He has appeared in over 100 Hindi films since his debut in 1991.

Lawyer and politician who served as President of Argentina from 2019-2023 with Cristina Fernández de Kirchner as his Vice President.

Cameroonian power forward who won an NBA championship with the Toronto Raptors in 2019 and is a two-time NBA All-Star.

Three-time Formula One World Champion and the first driver to win titles in cars of his own construction through his Brabham racing team.

Creative midfielder who earned over 100 caps for Bosnia and Herzegovina's national team and played for elite clubs including Juventus, Barcelona, and Beşiktaş.

Cameroonian goalkeeper who plays for Manchester United and serves as captain of the national team. He was named in the Team of the Tournament at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.

Mexican defender who played for clubs in Mexico, the Netherlands, and England during his career. He represented Mexico in three World Cups and was known for his versatility in playing multiple defensive positions.

Paraguayan defender who earned 61 caps for his national team and later became a successful coach, leading clubs in Paraguay and other South American countries.

FIFA referee who officiated at multiple World Cups and major international tournaments, becoming one of Central America's most prominent football officials.

Mulatto general who became the first President of the Republic of Haiti, ruling the southern part of the country from 1807 to 1818. He competed with Henri Christophe for control of Haiti after Dessalines' death.