17 historically significant individuals born on January 24. January 24 marks the birth date of several political leaders. Among them, Gustav III of Sweden was born in 1746 during the Age of Enlightenment. Venezuelan president Rafael Caldera was born in 1916, Guatemalan president Kjell Eugenio Laugerud García in 1930, German president Joachim Gauck in 1940, and South Korean president Moon Jae-in in 1953. Each has influenced their countries in various ways.
Total Born
17
Countries
16
Top Century
20th· 13
Top Field
association football player
4 individuals
Headline Figures
scientist
Dan Shechtman
1941 – PresentNobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Chemistry (2011)
journalist
Joachim Gauck
1940 – PresentGerman Protestant pastor and civil rights activist who served as Federal President of Germany from 2012 to 2017. He was a prominent figure in the peaceful revolution that led to German reunification.
monarch
Leo II
1236 – 1289King of Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia
Birth Distribution by Century
20th (13)
18th (3)
13th C.20th C.
20th Century
13Figure
Lifespan
Notes
Origin
Dan Shechtman
scientist
Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Chemistry (2011)
Joachim Gauck
journalistnon-fiction writer
German Protestant pastor and civil rights activist who served as Federal President of Germany from 2012 to 2017. He was a prominent figure in the peaceful revolution that led to German reunification.
Rónald Gómez
association football coachassociation football player
Striker who scored 18 goals in 56 appearances for Costa Rica between 1999 and 2009. He later worked as an assistant coach with the national team.
Kjell Eugenio Laugerud García
military officerpolitician
President of Guatemala; of Norwegian parentage (1930-2009)
Ermin Bičakčić
association football player
Bosnian association football player
Yuriy Vashchuk
composermusic arranger
Belarusian singer and composer known for his pop music and work as a music arranger.
Hovik Abrahamyan
economistmilitary personnel
Armenian economist and politician who served as Prime Minister of Armenia from 2014 to 2016.
Rafael Caldera
lawyerpolitician
Rafael Caldera served two non-consecutive terms as Venezuela's president (1969-1974 and 1994-1999), leading both as a Christian Democrat and later as an independent.
Regé-Jean Page
actorfilm actor
British-Zimbabwean actor who gained international recognition playing Simon Basset, Duke of Hastings, in the first season of Netflix's 'Bridgerton'. He previously appeared in 'For the People' and various British television productions.
Moon Jae-in
booksellerlawyer
Human rights lawyer who served as the 12th President of South Korea from 2017 to 2022, known for his progressive policies and diplomatic engagement with North Korea.
Luis Suárez
association football player
Uruguayan striker who won the Premier League Golden Boot twice and helped Uruguay win the 2011 Copa América, known for his prolific goal-scoring and controversial incidents.
Pape Gueye
association football player
Senegalese midfielder who plays for Olympique de Marseille in Ligue 1 and represents the Senegal national team.
Guzel Manyurova
amateur wrestler
Kazakhstani freestyle wrestler who won bronze in women's 72kg at the 2004 Athens Olympics and multiple World Championship medals.
18th Century
3Figure
Lifespan
Notes
Origin
Christophe-Paulin de La Poix de Fréminville
archaeologistnaturalist
French officer, scientist, archeologist and writer
Prince Grigol of Georgia
poetwriter
Georgian royal prince (batonishvili)
Gustav III of Sweden
politician
King of Sweden from 1771 to 1792, known for his enlightenment reforms and for being assassinated at a masked ball in Stockholm.
13th Century
1Figure
Lifespan
Notes
Origin
Leo II
monarchsovereign
King of Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the most famous person born on January 24?
Gustav III of Sweden, born in 1746, is the most historically well-known person born on January 24. He was recognized for his cultural reforms and efforts to strengthen royal power in 18th-century Sweden. Other notable people include South Korean President Moon Jae-in and former German President Joachim Gauck.
Are there any world leaders born on January 24?
Yes, several world leaders were born on January 24. These include Gustav III of Sweden (1746), Venezuelan President Rafael Caldera (1916), Guatemalan President Kjell Eugenio Laugerud García (1930), German President Joachim Gauck (1940), and South Korean President Moon Jae-in (1953).
How many famous people were born on January 24?
There are 13 notable people recorded as being born on January 24. This group includes royalty, presidents, and other historical figures from different countries and time periods.