Famous Birthdays on December 28

Hungarian-American polymath who made foundational contributions to quantum mechanics, game theory, and computer architecture, and played a key role in developing the atomic bomb during the Manhattan Project.

King of Nepal from 1972 to 2001 who was assassinated along with most of his family in the royal palace massacre. He ruled during a period of political transition and democratic movements.

Chinese writer and human rights activist who won the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize for his non-violent struggle for fundamental human rights in China. He co-authored Charter 08, a manifesto calling for democratic reforms, and died in custody while serving an 11-year prison sentence.

Finnish software engineer who created the Linux operating system kernel in 1991 and continues to oversee its development. He also developed the Git version control system used by millions of software developers worldwide.

Portuguese singer who won the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 with the song "Amar pelos dois."

Uganda's first Prime Minister at independence who later served as President during two separate periods (1966-1971, 1980-1985) before being overthrown by Yoweri Museveni.

Ethiopian politician and economist who served as President of Ethiopia from 2001 to 2013.

president of the United States from 1913 to 1921 (1856–1924)

Danish painter who became one of the first known recipients of gender confirmation surgery in the early 1930s. Her story was later popularized in the novel and film 'The Danish Girl'.