41 historically significant individuals born on January 10. January 10 is the birth date of eleven notable individuals throughout history from various fields. Some prominent figures born on this day include Ukrainian politician Leonid Kravchuk (1934), Algerian author Yasmina Khadra (1955), Lebanese singer Samira Said (1958), Lebanese academic Joseph Aoun (1964), and Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan (1974). These individuals have made contributions to their respective areas across different continents and cultures.
Total Born
41
Countries
30
Top Century
20th· 21
Top Field
association football player
7 individuals
Headline Figures
scientist
Robert Woodrow Wilson
1936 – PresentNobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Physics (1978)
scientist
Sune K. Bergström
1916 – 2004Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (1982)
association football player
Christian Atsu
1992 – 2023Ghanaian winger who played for Newcastle United and other European clubs before his death in the 2023 Turkey earthquake. He earned 65 caps for Ghana and was known for his pace and crossing ability.
Birth Distribution by Century
20th (21)
19th (11)
15th C.20th C.
20th Century
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Lifespan
Notes
Origin
Robert Woodrow Wilson
scientist
Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Physics (1978)
Sune K. Bergström
scientist
Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (1982)
Christian Atsu
association football player
Ghanaian winger who played for Newcastle United and other European clubs before his death in the 2023 Turkey earthquake. He earned 65 caps for Ghana and was known for his pace and crossing ability.
Hrithik Roshan
actordancer
Indian actor and dancer known for his athletic abilities and dance skills, who starred in successful Bollywood films including Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai and the Krrish series.
Joseph Aoun
military officerpolitician
Lebanese Army Commander who was elected as President of Lebanon in January 2025, ending a two-year presidential vacancy.
Šime Vrsaljko
association football player
Croatian right-back who has played for Atlético Madrid and represented Croatia at major tournaments including the 2018 World Cup final.
Yasmina Khadra
military personnelwriter
Bestselling novelist and former army officer whose real name is Mohammed Moulessehoul, known for works like 'The Swallows of Kabul'.
Emmanuel Frimpong
association football player
Ghanaian midfielder who came through Arsenal's youth system and represented both England and Ghana at international level.
Francisco Urondo
journalistpartisan
Argentine poet and political activist. (1930–1976)
Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat
politicianulema
Malaysian politician and Muslim cleric
Rut Brandt
autobiographerwriter
Norwegian resistance member (1920–2006)
Bader Al-Mutawa
association football player
Professional footballer who plays as a defender and has represented Kuwait in international competitions. He has been a regular member of the Kuwait national team and plays in the Kuwaiti Premier League.
AH
Aadu Hint
journalistmilitary personnel
Estonian writer (1910-1989)
OA
Orhan Aksoy
film directorscreenwriter
Turkish film director (1930–2008)
LV
Ladislav Vodička
country singerrecording artist
Czech country music singer and songwriter (1931-1999)
VS
Vladimir Demidovich Sakhnenko
ceramicistpainter
Painter and ceramist
Daniel Colindres
association football playerfutsal player
Versatile player who represented Costa Rica in both football and futsal, earning caps for the national team in both sports. He played professionally in Costa Rica and Guatemala.
Stoyan Ormandzhiev
association football coachassociation football player
Bulgarian football player and manager (1920–2006)
Leonid Kravchuk
economistpolitician
Ukraine's first president who declared independence from the Soviet Union in 1991 and served until 1994.
Samira Said
actorsinger
Moroccan singer and actress who became one of the most popular Arab pop stars of her generation. She has released numerous hit albums and is known throughout the Middle East and North Africa for her musical contributions.
Marouane Chamakh
association football player
Former Moroccan striker who played for Arsenal, Crystal Palace, and other European clubs during his career. He was a regular for the Morocco national team and known for his aerial ability and finishing.
19th Century
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Lifespan
Notes
Origin
Hans Geelmuyden
astronomeruniversity teacher
Norwegian astronomer (1844-1920)
James Thomson Bottomley
chemistphysicist
Irish physicist (1845–1926)
Louis-Nazaire Bégin
Catholic bishopCatholic priest
Canadian Catholic cardinal (1840–1925)
Henryk Gotlib
paintersculptor
Polish artist (1890-1966)
Enrica von Handel-Mazzetti
poetwriter
Austrian writer (1871–1955)
Teodoro Picado Michalski
journalistlawyer
President of Costa Rica (1900-1960)
Natalie Mei
artistcaricaturist
Estonian artist (1900-1975)
ȘB
Ștefan Burileanu
engineermilitary personnel
Romanian general
Leo Whelan
painter
Irish painter (1892-1956)
JT
Jørund Telnes
poetpolitician
Poet, writer and mayor
RJ
Richard Janno
journalistteacher
Estonian writer, journalist (1900-1942)
18th Century
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Lifespan
Notes
Origin
Abraham-Louis Breguet
businesspersonengineer
Swiss engineer and clockmaker (1747–1823)
Anders Abraham Grafström
historianpoet
Swedish writer (1790–1870)
Antonio Carnicero
painterprintmaker
Spanish painter and engraver (1748-1814)
MB
Maria da Felicidade do Couto Browne
poetsalonnière
Portuguese poet
Charles Le Hon
diplomatpolitician
Belgian politician (1792-1868)
17th Century
3Figure
Lifespan
Notes
Origin
Thieleman J. van Braght
Christian ministerpoet
Dutch writer
Casper Herman Hausmann
businesspersonmilitary officer
Norwegian general
FP
Francesco Antonio Picchiatti
archaeologistarchitect
Italian architect
15th Century
1Figure
Lifespan
Notes
Origin
Sophie of Pomerania
consorthymnwriter
Queen consort of Denmark and Norway
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the most famous person born on January 10?
Hrithik Roshan, the popular Bollywood actor born in 1974, is likely the most internationally recognized celebrity born on January 10. He's known for his roles in films like 'Krrish' and 'War' and has a massive global fanbase.
Are there any world leaders born on January 10?
Yes, Leonid Kravchuk, who served as the first President of Ukraine from 1991 to 1994, was born on January 10, 1934. Joseph Aoun, the current President of Lebanon since 2016, was also born on this date in 1964.
What celebrities have January 10 birthdays?
Notable celebrities born on January 10 include Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan (1974) and renowned Arab singer Samira Said (1958). Acclaimed author Yasmina Khadra, known for novels like 'The Kite Runner,' was also born on this date in 1955.