Joachim Gauck
1940German 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.
Famous Birthdays on January 24
13 notable people were 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.
20th Century12 people
Rafael Caldera
1916 – 2009Rafael 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.
Moon Jae-in
1953Human 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
1987Uruguayan 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.
association football playerUruguay
Rónald Gómez
1975Striker 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
1930 – 2009Kjell Eugenio Laugerud García, a military officer of Norwegian descent, served as President of Guatemala from 1974 to 1978.
Regé-Jean Page
1988British-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.
Pape Gueye
1999Senegalese midfielder who plays for Olympique de Marseille in Ligue 1 and represents the Senegal national team.
association football playerSenegal
Ermin Bičakčić
1990Central defender who has been a regular for TSG 1899 Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga and Bosnia's national team.
association football playerBosnia And Herzegovina
Yuriy Vashchuk
1983Belarusian singer and composer known for his pop music and work as a music arranger.
Hovik Abrahamyan
1958Armenian economist and politician who served as Prime Minister of Armenia from 2014 to 2016.
Guzel Manyurova
1978Kazakhstani freestyle wrestler who won bronze in women's 72kg at the 2004 Athens Olympics and multiple World Championship medals.
amateur wrestlerKazakhstan
18th Century1 person
Gustav III of Sweden
1746 – 1792King of Sweden from 1771 to 1792, known for his enlightenment reforms and for being assassinated at a masked ball in Stockholm.
politicianSweden
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.