Famous Birthdays on August 10

president of the United States from 1929 to 1933 (1874–1964)

German expressionist novelist best known for his masterwork 'Berlin Alexanderplatz' (1929), considered one of the most important modernist novels. He also worked as a psychiatrist and wrote extensively about urban life in Weimar Germany.

First President of independent Lithuania (1919-1920, 1926-1940) who led the country during its initial independence period and later established an authoritarian regime.

Fourth President of India from 1969-1974 and prominent trade union leader who championed workers' rights. He was the first President to be elected as an independent candidate.

Colombian politician who served as President from 2010-2018 and won the 2016 Nobel Peace Prize for negotiating peace with FARC rebels.

Canadian-American actress who became one of Hollywood's biggest stars in the 1930s, winning the Academy Award for Best Actress in 1930.

Argentine defender who spent 19 seasons at Inter Milan, making over 850 appearances and captaining the team to numerous titles including the 2010 Champions League. He earned 143 caps for Argentina's national team between 1994 and 2011.

Portuguese attacking midfielder and winger who plays for Manchester City and has been a key player for both club and country since the late 2010s.

Spanish actor who achieved international fame in Hollywood films like "The Mask of Zorro" and "Desperado."

Malaysia's 10th Prime Minister since November 2022, a former deputy prime minister who spent six years in prison on sodomy charges widely considered politically motivated.

Indonesian badminton champion who won Olympic gold in men's singles at the 2004 Athens Olympics and multiple world championship titles.

Novelist whose works like 'Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands' brought Brazilian culture to international attention. He was one of the most widely translated Brazilian authors of the 20th century.

Sultan and later King of Morocco who led the country's independence movement against French colonial rule. He became a national hero and the father of modern Morocco after achieving independence in 1956.

Internationally acclaimed Georgian composer known for his symphonies and film scores, including music for over 40 Soviet and Georgian films.

Swedish biochemist who won the 1948 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his research on electrophoresis and adsorption analysis of serum proteins.

Kurdish civil engineer and politician who has served as President of Iraq since 2022. He previously served as Minister of Water Resources and was involved in Kurdistan Regional Government politics.

Defender who earned 122 caps for Costa Rica and later managed the national team. He played in three World Cups as a player (1998, 2002, 2006).

North Korean diplomat and half-brother of former leader Kim Jong-il who served as ambassador to several countries. He was reportedly passed over for succession in favor of Kim Jong-un.

Palestinian academic and politician who served as Prime Minister of Palestine from 2013 to 2019.

Belarusian diplomat who has served in various government positions including roles in banking and international relations.

Mexican independence leader and the second President of Mexico, known for abolishing slavery in 1829. He was a key military commander in the War of Independence and was assassinated in 1831 during a political uprising.