Boris III of Bulgaria
1894 – 1943Tsar of Bulgaria from 1918 to 1943 who maintained Bulgarian neutrality in World War II until his mysterious death.
Famous Birthdays on January 30
15 notable people were born on January 30.
January 30 is the birth date of several historical figures. Franklin Delano Roosevelt, born in 1882, was the 32nd President of the United States and led the nation through the Great Depression and World War II. Estonian writer A. H. Tammsaare was born in 1878, Boris III of Bulgaria in 1894, Nobel Prize-winning virologist Max Theiler in 1899, and Soviet film director Leonid Gaidai in 1923. Among the 15 people documented as being born on January 30, these individuals are known for their contributions to politics, literature, medicine, and cinema.
19th Century4 people
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
1882 – 1945president of the United States from 1933 to 1945 (1882–1945)
statespersonUnited States
Max Theiler
1899 – 1972Virologist who won the 1951 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for developing the yellow fever vaccine. His work led to the virtual elimination of yellow fever as a major public health threat worldwide.
A. H. Tammsaare
1878 – 1940Estonian writer best known for his five-volume epic novel 'Truth and Justice', which is considered the masterpiece of Estonian literature and depicts rural Estonian life.
20th Century11 people
Abdullah II of Jordan
1962King of Jordan since 1999, known for modernization efforts and promoting peace in the Middle East while navigating regional conflicts.
monarchJordan
Felipe VI of Spain
1968King of Spain since 2014 who ascended to the throne after his father Juan Carlos I abdicated, continuing the Spanish Bourbon dynasty.
Islam Karimov
1938 – 2016Served as the first President of independent Uzbekistan from 1991 until his death in 2016, ruling the country for 25 years following its independence from the Soviet Union.
Eiza Gonzalez
1990Mexican actress and singer who gained fame in telenovelas before transitioning to Hollywood films. She has appeared in major productions including 'Baby Driver' and 'Alita: Battle Angel' while maintaining a music career.
Arda Turan
1987Turkish footballer who played as a winger for Barcelona and Atlético Madrid, earning over 100 caps for the Turkish national team.
Isamu Akasaki
1929 – 2021Materials scientist who shared the 2014 Nobel Prize in Physics for inventing efficient blue LEDs, which enabled bright and energy-saving white light sources.
Olof Palme
1927 – 1986Swedish Social Democratic Prime Minister who led Sweden for 11 years until his assassination in 1986, known for his anti-apartheid stance.
politicianSweden
Dimitar Berbatov
1981Bulgarian striker who played for Manchester United and Tottenham, becoming the all-time leading goalscorer for the Bulgarian national team.
association football playerBulgaria
Boris Spassky
1937 – 2025Russian chess grandmaster who served as the 10th World Chess Champion from 1969 to 1972, losing the title to Bobby Fischer.
chess playerRussia
Leonid Gaidai
1923 – 1993Soviet film director famous for his comedy trilogy 'Operation Y', 'The Diamond Arm', and 'The Caucasian Captive'. His slapstick comedies became cultural phenomena in the USSR.
Laurentino Cortizo
1953Current President of Panama who took office in July 2024 as the country's 52nd president.
politicianPanama
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the most famous person born on January 30?
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the 32nd President of the United States, is likely the most famous person born on January 30, 1882. He served four terms as president and led the country through the Great Depression and World War II.
Are there any Nobel Prize winners born on January 30?
Yes, Max Theiler was born on January 30, 1899, and won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1951. He received the award for his development of vaccines against yellow fever.
What other notable figures were born on January 30?
Other notable people born on January 30 include Estonian writer A. H. Tammsaare (1878), Boris III of Bulgaria (1894), and Soviet film director Leonid Gaidai (1923). In total, 15 notable people share this birth date.