Steve Wozniak
1950American computer pioneer, inventor, computer engineer and programmer; co-founder of Apple Inc.
Famous Birthdays on August 11
12 notable people were born on August 11.
August 11 is the birthdate of several people who have made significant contributions in various areas. Notable individuals born on this day include Dutch physician and Nobel Prize winner Christiaan Eijkman (1858), linguist Edgar de Wahl (1867), former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf (1943), former Guatemalan President Óscar Berger (1946), and Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak (1950). They have made contributions in medicine, linguistics, politics, and computer technology.
20th Century10 people
Pervez Musharraf
1943 – 2023Pakistani military officer who ruled as President from 1999 to 2008 after seizing power in a coup, implementing economic reforms while facing criticism for authoritarian governance.
Jacqueline Fernandez
1985Former Miss Universe Sri Lanka (2006) who became a prominent Bollywood actress, starring in films like Kick and Race 3.
Chris Hemsworth
1983Actor who gained international fame portraying Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, becoming one of Hollywood's highest-paid leading men.
Luis Lacalle Pou
1973Lawyer who became Uruguay's 42nd President in 2020, representing the center-right National Party and succeeding the left-wing Broad Front after 15 years in power.
Markis Kido
1984 – 2021Indonesian badminton player who won the men's doubles gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics partnering with Hendra Setiawan.
Greysia Polii
1987Indonesian badminton player who won Olympic gold in women's doubles at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, securing Indonesia's first Olympic gold in that event.
Tamirat Tola
1991Ethiopian long-distance runner who won the marathon gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics and the 2022 World Championships in Eugene.
Asma al-Assad
1975Former investment banker who served as First Lady of Syria from 2000 to 2024, born in London to Syrian parents.
financial analystSyria
Óscar Berger
1946Business leader and politician who served as President of Guatemala from 2004 to 2008, focusing on economic development and foreign investment.
19th Century2 people
Edgar de Wahl
1867 – 1948Estonian linguist who created the constructed language Interlingue (formerly known as Occidental) in 1922, contributing significantly to international auxiliary language development.
Christiaan Eijkman
1858 – 1930Dutch physician who discovered that beriberi is caused by vitamin B1 deficiency and won the 1929 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the most famous person born on August 11?
Steve Wozniak, born in 1950, co-founded Apple Inc. and designed the Apple I and Apple II computers. His work in personal computing helped launch the modern technology era.
Are there any Nobel Prize winners born on August 11?
Yes, Christiaan Eijkman, born on August 11, 1858, won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1929. He discovered the cause of beriberi, which is linked to vitamin B1 deficiency.
Which political leaders were born on August 11?
Pervez Musharraf, born in 1943, was President of Pakistan from 2001 to 2008. Óscar Berger, born in 1946, served as President of Guatemala from 2004 to 2008.