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Famous Birthdays on January 2

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8 historically significant individuals born on January 2. January 2 is the birth date of several notable figures, including science fiction author Isaac Asimov (1920), Cambodian politician Norodom Ranariddh (1944), and Croatian general Slobodan Praljak (1945). Georgian footballer Davit Mujiri was born on this date in 1978, and Croatian tennis player Ivan Dodig in 1985. These individuals are known for their contributions to literature, politics, military affairs, and sports across the 20th and early 21st centuries.

Total Born
8
Countries
8
Top Century
20th· 7
Top Field
association football player
3 individuals

Headline Figures

businessperson
Slobodan Praljak

Slobodan Praljak

1945 – 2017

Bosnian Croat general during the Yugoslav Wars who was convicted of war crimes by the International Criminal Tribunal and died by suicide in court after drinking poison in 2017.

association football player
Nadia Nadim

Nadia Nadim

1988 – Present

Danish footballer who plays as a striker for the national team and is also a qualified reconstructive surgeon, combining elite sports with medical practice.

politician
Norodom Ranariddh

Norodom Ranariddh

1944 – 2021

Cambodian prince and politician who co-led the coalition government in the 1990s and founded the royalist FUNCINPEC party.

Birth Distribution by Century

20th (7)
15th C.20th C.

20th Century

7
Slobodan Praljak
Slobodan Praljak
businesspersonengineer
Bosnian Croat general during the Yugoslav Wars who was convicted of war crimes by the International Criminal Tribunal and died by suicide in court after drinking poison in 2017.
Nadia Nadim
Nadia Nadim
association football playersurgeon
Danish footballer who plays as a striker for the national team and is also a qualified reconstructive surgeon, combining elite sports with medical practice.
Norodom Ranariddh
Norodom Ranariddh
politician
Cambodian prince and politician who co-led the coalition government in the 1990s and founded the royalist FUNCINPEC party.
Ivan Dodig
Ivan Dodig
tennis player
Croatian professional tennis player who has achieved success primarily in doubles competitions, winning multiple ATP titles and representing Croatia in Davis Cup matches.
Isaac Asimov
Isaac Asimov
autobiographerbiochemist
American writer and biochemist (1920–1992)
Davit Mujiri
Davit Mujiri
association football player
Georgian striker who played for clubs including Dinamo Tbilisi and earned over 70 caps for the national team.
Fozil Musaev
Fozil Musaev
association football player
Professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for various clubs in Central Asian leagues. He has represented Uzbekistan at youth international levels.

15th Century

1
Thomas Murner
Thomas Murner
Catholic priestpoet
German writer (1475-1537)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the most famous person born on January 2?
Isaac Asimov, a renowned science fiction author, was born on January 2, 1920. He wrote over 500 books, including the well-known Foundation series and robot novels.
Are there any athletes born on January 2?
Yes, Ivan Dodig, a professional tennis player from Croatia, was born on January 2, 1985. He has had success in singles and doubles competitions on the ATP tour.
What political figures were born on January 2?
Prince Norodom Ranariddh of Cambodia was born on January 2, 1944, and served as Prime Minister of Cambodia in the 1990s. Slobodan Praljak, a Croatian general and politician, was also born on this date in 1945.