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Famous Birthdays on January 27

9 notable people were born on January 27.

January 27 is the birth date of several notable individuals across various fields, including politics, science, and performing arts. Noteworthy figures born on this day include German Kaiser Wilhelm II in 1859, Nobel Prize-winning neurophysiologist John Eccles in 1903, and renowned ballet dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov in 1948. The date also marks the birth of Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan in 1960 and former North Korean agent Kim Hyon-hui in 1962.

19th Century1 person

Wilhelm II

Wilhelm II

1859 – 1941

Last German Kaiser and King of Prussia who ruled from 1888 to 1918, whose policies contributed to World War I and the subsequent collapse of the German Empire.

art collectorauthormonarchGermany

20th Century8 people

Mikhail Baryshnikov

Mikhail Baryshnikov

1948

Latvian-American ballet dancer and choreographer who defected from the Soviet Union in 1974 and became one of the world's most celebrated performers with the American Ballet Theatre and New York City Ballet.

actorballet dancerballet masterLatvia
Marat Safin

Marat Safin

1980

Former world No. 1 tennis player who won the US Open (2000) and Australian Open (2005) during his career. He was known for his powerful serve and volatile on-court behavior before retiring in 2009.

politiciantennis playerRussia
Fann Wong

Fann Wong

1971

Prominent actress and singer who became one of Singapore's most recognizable entertainment figures in the 1990s and 2000s. She starred in numerous television dramas and films across Singapore, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.

actormodelsingerSingapore
John Eccles

John Eccles

1903 – 1997

Nobel Prize-winning neurophysiologist who made fundamental discoveries about the mechanisms of nerve impulse transmission and synaptic function.

neurologistneuroscientistphilosopherAustralia
Samia Suluhu Hassan

Samia Suluhu Hassan

1960

Tanzania's first female President, who assumed office in March 2021 following the death of John Magufuli. She previously served as Vice President from 2015 to 2021.

economistpoliticianTanzania
Rani Khedira

Rani Khedira

1994

Defensive midfielder who plays for FC Augsburg in the Bundesliga and represents the Tunisia national football team.

association football playerTunisia
Bisher Al-Khasawneh

Bisher Al-Khasawneh

1969

Prime Minister of Jordan since 2020, previously served as chief of the Royal Hashemite Court and ambassador to France.

civil servantdiplomatpoliticianJordan
Kim Hyon-hui

Kim Hyon-hui

1962

Former North Korean intelligence agent who bombed Korean Air Flight 858 in 1987, killing 115 people. She was captured, confessed, and later became a South Korean citizen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the most famous person born on January 27?
Wilhelm II, the last German Emperor and King of Prussia, was born on January 27, 1859. He ruled from 1888 to 1918, with his reign ending after Germany's defeat in World War I and his abdication.
Are there any famous dancers or performers born on January 27?
Mikhail Baryshnikov, renowned as one of the greatest ballet dancers, was born on January 27, 1948. He defected from the Soviet Union in 1974 and became a prominent figure with the American Ballet Theatre and New York City Ballet.
Which world leaders were born on January 27?
Wilhelm II, the last German Kaiser, was born in 1859. Samia Suluhu Hassan, born in 1960, became Tanzania's first female president in 2021.