Famous Birthdays on January 15

Founder and first king of the modern Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, unifying the Arabian Peninsula through conquest between 1902-1932.

French political theorist and philosopher who coined the phrase "Property is theft!" and developed influential anarchist economic theories.

Russian-Swedish mathematician who was the first woman to earn a doctorate in mathematics and held a professorship at Stockholm University.

Finnish biochemist who won the 1945 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his research on agricultural and nutrition chemistry, particularly fodder preservation. His work significantly improved animal nutrition and agricultural practices.

King of Saudi Arabia from 1953-1964, eldest son of founder Ibn Saud, who was deposed due to financial mismanagement.

Hungarian-American physicist known as the 'father of the hydrogen bomb' for his role in developing thermonuclear weapons and his advocacy for strong nuclear defense during the Cold War.

American Baptist minister and civil rights leader (1929–1968)

Lee Teng-hui was Taiwan's first democratically elected president and is known as "Mr. Democracy" for leading Taiwan's transition from military rule to democracy in the 1990s. His presidency (1988-2000) established Taiwan as a multi-party democratic state.

Italian politician who became Prime Minister in 2022 as leader of the Brothers of Italy party, making her the first woman to hold the position.

Third President of Serbia from 2004 to 2012 and former leader of the Democratic Party. He was a key figure in Serbia's democratic transition following the fall of Slobodan Milošević.

Attacking midfielder who was named African Footballer of the Year twice and played in three World Cups for Senegal.

Greek shipping magnate who built one of the world's largest privately-owned fleets and married Jacqueline Kennedy in 1968.

Slovak goalkeeper who plays for Newcastle United in the Premier League and serves as the national team's first-choice keeper. He has made over 40 international appearances since his debut.

High-ranking party official who currently serves as Chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme People's Assembly, making him North Korea's ceremonial head of state since 2019.