17 historically significant individuals born on August 28. August 28 marks the birth of several notable figures in politics, entertainment, and public service. Canadian country music star Shania Twain was born in 1965. Former Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin was born in 1938, and Croatian President Ivo Josipović in 1957. Bolivian politician Lidia Gueiler Tejada was born in 1921, and Salvadoran footballer Julio César Romero in 1960.
Total Born
17
Countries
16
Top Century
20th· 11
Top Field
scientist
2 individuals
Headline Figures
scientist
Godfrey N. Hounsfield
1919 – 2004Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (1979)
scientist
George H. Whipple
1878 – 1976Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (1934)
composer
Shania Twain
1965 – PresentCanadian country music superstar whose 1997 album "Come On Over" became the best-selling studio album by a female artist in any genre.
Birth Distribution by Century
20th (11)
17th C.21st C.
21st Century
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Kamilla Rakhimova
tennis player
Uzbekistani female tennis player
20th Century
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Godfrey N. Hounsfield
scientist
Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (1979)
Shania Twain
composerrecording artist
Canadian country music superstar whose 1997 album "Come On Over" became the best-selling studio album by a female artist in any genre.
Ivo Josipović
composerlawyer
Third President of Croatia (2010-2015), a lawyer and composer who also served as a university professor before entering politics.
Paul Martin
businesspersonentrepreneur
Canadian politician and businessman who served as the 21st Prime Minister of Canada from 2003 to 2006.
Valtteri Bottas
Formula One driverracing automobile driver
Finnish Formula One driver who has competed since 2013, winning 10 Grand Prix races primarily during his time with Mercedes (2017-2021). He currently races for Stake F1 Team and previously drove for Williams.
Lidia Gueiler Tejada
diplomatpolitician
First woman to serve as President of Bolivia, holding office as interim president from 1979 to 1980 during a period of political instability.
Lasith Malinga
cricketer
Sri Lankan fast bowler famous for his distinctive sling-arm action and yorker deliveries, who took 546 international wickets across all formats. He was instrumental in Sri Lanka's 2014 T20 World Cup victory and is considered one of the greatest limited-overs bowlers in cricket history.
Bojan Krkić
association football player
Spanish forward who emerged from FC Barcelona's youth academy and has played for clubs across Europe including Stoke City and Montreal Impact.
Anastasiya Kuzmina
biathlete
Biathlete who represented Slovakia and won two Olympic gold medals at the 2010 and 2014 Winter Olympics.
Ons Jabeur
tennis player
Professional tennis player who became the first Arab woman to reach a Grand Slam final. She achieved a career-high ranking of world No. 2 and won the 2021 WTA Finals.
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Julio César Romero
politician
Former Paraguayan footballer turned politician who played as an attacking midfielder and later became Governor of Central Department.
19th Century
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George H. Whipple
scientist
Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (1934)
Tunalı Hilmi
diplomatjournalist
Turkish statesperson (1871–1928)
18th Century
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Irénée-Jules Bienaymé
mathematicianstatistician
French mathematician (1796–1878)
17th Century
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Prospero Intorcetta
inventormissionary
Italian Jesuit missionary (1626–1696)
Jesper Swedberg
hymnwriterLutheran pastor
Swedish hymnwriter (1653–1735)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the most famous person born on August 28?
Shania Twain, the Canadian country-pop singer born on August 28, 1965, is likely the most internationally recognized celebrity born on this date. She is one of the best-selling music artists of all time with hits like "Man! I Feel Like a Woman!" and "You're Still the One."
Are there any world leaders born on August 28?
Yes, several political leaders were born on August 28, including Lidia Gueiler Tejada, who was Bolivia's first female president in 1979-1980, Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin (born 1938), and Croatian President Ivo Josipović (born 1957).
What celebrities have August 28 birthdays?
Notable celebrities born on August 28 include country music superstar Shania Twain (1965) and Salvadoran footballer Julio César Romero (1960). With 11 notable people born on this date, August 28 has produced individuals who achieved fame in music, sports, and politics.