Akira Toriyama
1955 – 2024Manga artist who created the globally successful 'Dragon Ball' series and served as character designer for the 'Dragon Quest' video game franchise.
Famous Birthdays on April 5
7 notable people were born on April 5.
April 5 is the birth date of several notable figures in politics, entertainment, and science. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, former President of the Philippines, was born on this day in 1947. NASA astronaut Franklin Chang-Díaz was born in 1950, the same year as ABBA singer Agnetha Fältskog. In 1955, manga artist Akira Toriyama, known for creating the Dragon Ball series, was born.
20th Century7 people
Agnetha Fältskog
1950Swedish singer and member of ABBA, one of the lead vocalists in the internationally successful pop group that dominated charts in the 1970s.
Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
1947President of the Philippines from 2001 to 2010 who became the country's second female president after assuming office following Joseph Estrada's impeachment.
Yassine Bounou
1991Moroccan goalkeeper who plays for Al-Hilal and the Morocco national team, where he serves as captain. He was instrumental in Morocco's 2022 World Cup success, earning the Golden Glove award as the tournament's best goalkeeper.
association football playerMorocco
Aram Mp3
1984Singer and comedian who represented Armenia at Eurovision 2014 with "Not Alone" and is known for his performances in the KVN comedy television show.
Franklin Chang-Díaz
1950Costa Rican-American astronaut who flew seven Space Shuttle missions and holds the record for most spaceflights by any astronaut. He also developed the Variable Specific Impulse Magnetoplasma Rocket (VASIMR) propulsion system.
Guido Vildoso
1937Bolivian military officer who served as the last president of Bolivia's military government from 1982 until the return to civilian rule.
politicianBolivia
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the most famous person born on April 5?
Agnetha Fältskog, the singer from ABBA, is likely the most internationally recognized person born on April 5, 1950. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, former President of the Philippines, and manga creator Akira Toriyama are also notable figures with this birthdate.
What celebrities were born on April 5th?
Notable celebrities born on April 5th include ABBA's Agnetha Fältskog (1950), astronaut Franklin Chang-Díaz (1950), and manga artist Akira Toriyama (1955). Other figures include former Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo (1947) and former Bolivian President Guido Vildoso (1937).
Are there any politicians born on April 5?
Yes, two politicians were born on April 5: Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, President of the Philippines from 2001 to 2010, and Guido Vildoso, who briefly served as President of Bolivia in 1982. Both held significant political roles.