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Famous Birthdays on February 18

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16 historically significant individuals born on February 18. February 18 marks the birth of several notable individuals from various fields and times. Enzo Ferrari, the automotive pioneer, was born in 1898. Artist and musician Yoko Ono came into the world in 1933, while filmmaker Miloš Forman, who won an Academy Award, was born in 1932. This date also includes the birth of Jordanian politician Abdelsalam al-Majali in 1925 and Slovak football manager Jozef Vengloš in 1936.

Total Born
16
Countries
12
Top Century
20th· 10
Top Field
association football player
5 individuals

Headline Figures

actor
Miloš Forman

Miloš Forman

1932 – 2018

Czech-American film director who won Academy Awards for "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" (1975) and "Amadeus" (1984), establishing himself as a master of character-driven cinema.

conceptual artist
Yoko Ono

Yoko Ono

1933 – Present

Japanese-born conceptual artist and peace activist who became internationally known through her marriage to John Lennon and avant-garde art installations.

film actor
Nadine Labaki

Nadine Labaki

1974 – Present

Lebanese actress and filmmaker whose 2018 film 'Capernaum' won the Jury Prize at Cannes and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.

Birth Distribution by Century

20th (10)
13th C.20th C.

20th Century

10
Miloš Forman
Miloš Forman
actordirector
Czech-American film director who won Academy Awards for "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" (1975) and "Amadeus" (1984), establishing himself as a master of character-driven cinema.
Yoko Ono
Yoko Ono
conceptual artistpeace activist
Japanese-born conceptual artist and peace activist who became internationally known through her marriage to John Lennon and avant-garde art installations.
Nadine Labaki
Nadine Labaki
film actorfilm director
Lebanese actress and filmmaker whose 2018 film 'Capernaum' won the Jury Prize at Cannes and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.
Bidzina Ivanishvili
Bidzina Ivanishvili
business oligarchbusinessperson
Georgian billionaire businessman and founder of Georgian Dream party who served as Prime Minister from 2012 to 2013.
Roberto Baggio
Roberto Baggio
association football player
Italian footballer who won the 1993 Ballon d'Or and led Italy to the 1994 World Cup final, known for his creative playmaking and technical skills.
Carlos Kameni
Carlos Kameni
association football player
Cameroonian goalkeeper who earned 58 caps for his national team and played in two World Cups. He spent most of his club career in Spain, notably with Espanyol and Málaga.
Bryan Oviedo
Bryan Oviedo
association football player
Costa Rican association football player
Abdelsalam al-Majali
Abdelsalam al-Majali
physicianpolitician
Physician and politician who served as Prime Minister of Jordan twice (1993-1995, 1997-1998) and was instrumental in Jordan's peace treaty with Israel.
David Guzmán
David Guzmán
association football player
Defensive midfielder who has been a regular for Costa Rica since 2011 and played in the 2018 and 2022 World Cups. He currently plays for Sporting Kansas City in MLS.
JV
Jozef Vengloš
association football coachassociation football player
Slovak football manager who became the first foreign coach to manage the England national team, serving from 1990 to 1991.

19th Century

2
Enzo Ferrari
Enzo Ferrari
entrepreneurindustrialist
Italian racing driver who founded Ferrari in 1939, transforming it from a racing team into the world's most prestigious sports car manufacturer.
Pedro Benoit
Pedro Benoit
architectengineer
Argentine urban planner (1836–1897)

17th Century

1
Jacques Cassini
Jacques Cassini
astronomergeographer
French astronomer

16th Century

1
Robert Burton
Robert Burton
essayistuniversity teacher
English scholar (1577–1640)

14th Century

1
Ibn Hajar al-Asqalani
Ibn Hajar al-Asqalani
historianIslamic jurist
Egyptian Islamic scholar (1372–1449)

13th Century

1
Otto V or III, Duke of Bavaria
Otto V or III, Duke of Bavaria
monarchpolitician
Duke of Lower Bavaria and King of Hungary (1261-1312)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the most famous person born on February 18?
Yoko Ono, the artist and widow of John Lennon, was born on February 18, 1933. Filmmaker Miloš Forman and Ferrari founder Enzo Ferrari also share this birth date.
What celebrities have birthdays on February 18?
People born on February 18 include Yoko Ono (1933), director Miloš Forman (1932), and Enzo Ferrari (1898). The date is shared by 11 notable figures in arts, politics, and business.
Are there any famous directors born on February 18?
Yes, Miloš Forman, the Czech-American filmmaker who won Academy Awards for 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' and 'Amadeus,' was born on February 18, 1932.