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Famous Birthdays on December 14

11 notable people were born on December 14.

December 14 is the birth date of eleven notable individuals throughout history, including Morihei Ueshiba (1883), the founder of aikido martial arts, King George VI of the United Kingdom (1895), physicist Nikolay Basov (1922) who won a Nobel Prize, Armenian composer Gohar Gasparyan (1924), and Bollywood actor-director Raj Kapoor (1924). These individuals have made important contributions to martial arts, monarchy, science, music, and cinema.

19th Century2 people

George VI

George VI

1895 – 1952

King who assumed the throne unexpectedly after his brother Edward VIII's abdication and led Britain through World War II alongside Winston Churchill.

aristocratmilitary officermonarchUnited Kingdom
Morihei Ueshiba

Morihei Ueshiba

1883 – 1969

Japanese martial artist who founded aikido, a modern martial art emphasizing harmony and non-violence. He developed aikido from traditional Japanese martial arts including jujitsu and sword fighting.

aikidokamilitary personnelsenseiJapan

20th Century9 people

Raj Kapoor

Raj Kapoor

1924 – 1988

Actor, director and producer known as the 'Greatest Showman of Indian Cinema' who created classics like 'Awara' and 'Shree 420' in the golden age of Bollywood.

film actorfilm directorfilm editorIndia
Ebrahim Raisi

Ebrahim Raisi

1960 – 2024

Iranian hardline cleric and judge who served as President from 2021 until his death in a helicopter crash in 2024.

Islamic juristpoliticianqadiIran
Jakub Błaszczykowski

Jakub Błaszczykowski

1985

Polish winger who captained the national team and played for Borussia Dortmund, winning two Bundesliga titles and reaching the 2013 Champions League final.

association football playerPoland
Helle Thorning-Schmidt

Helle Thorning-Schmidt

1966

Danish politician who served as Prime Minister of Denmark from 2011 to 2015, becoming the country's first female prime minister. She later worked as CEO of Save the Children International from 2016 to 2019.

politicianDenmark
Anna Maria Jopek

Anna Maria Jopek

1970

Polish jazz and pop vocalist known for blending traditional Polish music with jazz, having released over a dozen albums and collaborated with international artists.

jazz musicianlyricistpianistPoland
Sophie Monk

Sophie Monk

1979

Australian entertainer who gained fame as a member of the pop group Bardot before transitioning to acting and television hosting. She has appeared in films like Date Movie and currently hosts reality TV shows including Love Island Australia.

actorfilm actormodelAustralia
Nikolay Basov

Nikolay Basov

1922 – 2001

Soviet physicist who shared the 1964 Nobel Prize in Physics with Alexander Prokhorov for their fundamental contributions to laser and maser technology.

inventorphysicistpoliticianRussia
Dilma Rousseff

Dilma Rousseff

1947

Economist who served as Brazil's first female president from 2011 to 2016 before being impeached. She currently serves as President of the BRICS New Development Bank since 2023.

economistBrazil
Gohar Gasparyan

Gohar Gasparyan

1924 – 2007

Armenian opera singer who served as a music educator and held political office during her career from 1924 to 2007.

music educatoropera singerpoliticianArmenia

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the most famous person born on December 14?
King George VI of the United Kingdom, born in 1895, is likely the most famous person born on December 14. He was king during World War II and was the father of Queen Elizabeth II.
What famous actors were born on December 14?
Raj Kapoor, born in 1924, was a legendary Bollywood actor and filmmaker known as the 'Greatest Showman of Indian Cinema.' He starred in and produced many classic Indian films.
Are there any Nobel Prize winners born on December 14?
Nikolay Basov was born on December 14, 1922, and won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1964. He was a Soviet physicist who contributed to the development of lasers and masers.