Juliana of the Netherlands
1909 – 2004Queen of the Netherlands from 1948 to 1980 who abdicated in favor of her daughter Beatrix and oversaw Dutch decolonization.
monarchNetherlands
Famous Birthdays on April 30
13 notable people were born on April 30.
April 30 is the birth date of several influential leaders and political figures. Notable individuals born on this day include Casimir III the Great, a 14th-century Polish king known for expanding his kingdom, Joachim von Ribbentrop, the Nazi foreign minister, and Queen Juliana of the Netherlands, who reigned for over three decades. Current Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf and António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, also share this birth date.
20th Century11 people
Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden
1946King of Sweden since 1973, making him one of the longest-reigning monarchs in Swedish history at over 50 years on the throne.
monarchSweden
Philipp Kirkorov
1967Pop singer and producer known as the 'King of Russian Pop' who has sold over 30 million records. Born in Bulgaria, he became one of Russia's most successful entertainers with his flamboyant stage performances.
Lars von Trier
1956Danish filmmaker and founder of the Dogme 95 movement, known for provocative films including 'Breaking the Waves' and 'Dancer in the Dark.'
Stephen Harper
1959Conservative Party leader who served as Canada's 22nd Prime Minister from 2006 to 2015.
Ana de Armas
1988Cuban actress who gained international recognition in Hollywood films including 'Knives Out,' 'Blade Runner 2049,' and 'No Time to Die.' She has become one of the most prominent Latina actresses in contemporary cinema.
Gal Gadot
1985Israeli actress and former Miss Israel 2004 who gained international fame portraying Wonder Woman in DC Extended Universe films. She has become one of Hollywood's highest-paid actresses.
António Guterres
1949Portuguese politician who has served as Secretary-General of the United Nations since 2017, previously serving as UN High Commissioner for Refugees.
politicianPortugal
Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan
1972UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs since 2006, playing a key role in the country's diplomatic relations and regional foreign policy initiatives.
Igor Sergeev
1993Defender who has represented Uzbekistan at international level and plays professionally in the Uzbek League.
association football playerUzbekistan
19th Century1 person
Joachim von Ribbentrop
1893 – 1946German diplomat who served as Nazi Germany's Foreign Minister from 1938 to 1945. He negotiated the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact with the Soviet Union and was executed for war crimes in 1946.
14th Century1 person
Casimir III the Great
1310 – 1370King of Poland from 1333 to 1370 who expanded the kingdom's territory, founded the University of Kraków, and was the last ruler of the Piast dynasty.
politicianPoland
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the most famous person born on April 30?
Queen Juliana of the Netherlands (1909-2004) is likely the most famous person born on April 30. She was Queen of the Netherlands from 1948 to 1980. Other notable figures include Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf and UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
Are there any royalty born on April 30?
Yes, two European monarchs were born on April 30: Queen Juliana of the Netherlands in 1909 and King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden in 1946. Both contributed to the modernization of their monarchies in the 20th century.
What historical figures were born on April 30?
Notable figures born on April 30 include Casimir III the Great, the medieval Polish king born in 1310, and Joachim von Ribbentrop, Hitler's foreign minister born in 1893. More recent figures include UN Secretary-General António Guterres, born in 1949.