Toni Kroos
1990German midfielder who won the 2014 FIFA World Cup and four UEFA Champions League titles with Real Madrid. He retired in 2024 after a distinguished career known for his exceptional passing ability and leadership.
Famous Birthdays on January 4
5 notable people were born on January 4.
January 4 is the birth date of several notable figures. Born on this day are Tanzanian politician Cleopa Msuya (1931), Georgian Patriarch Ilia II (1933), former Slovak President Rudolf Schuster (1934), Nobel Prize-winning author Gao Xingjian (1940), and German footballer Toni Kroos (1990). These individuals have achieved in politics, religion, literature, and sports.
20th Century5 people
Gao Xingjian
1940Chinese-French novelist and playwright who became the first Chinese-language writer to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2000. His works explore themes of exile and cultural identity, including the novel Soul Mountain and plays like The Other Shore.
Ilia II of Georgia
1933Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia since 1977, the spiritual leader of the Georgian Orthodox Church for over four decades.
Cleopa Msuya
1931 – 2025Served two separate terms as Prime Minister of Tanzania (1980-1983 and 1994-1995) and held various ministerial positions throughout his political career.
Rudolf Schuster
1934Slovak politician and diplomat who served as the 2nd President of Slovakia from 1999 to 2004. He previously held the position of Speaker of the Slovak National Council and served as mayor of Košice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the most famous person born on January 4?
Toni Kroos, the German professional footballer born on January 4, 1990, has achieved international recognition. He has won multiple Champions League titles with Real Madrid and the World Cup with Germany in 2014.
Are there any Nobel Prize winners born on January 4?
Yes, Gao Xingjian, a Chinese-French novelist and playwright born on January 4, 1940, won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2000 for his insights into the human condition.
What political leaders were born on January 4?
Rudolf Schuster, who was President of Slovakia from 1999 to 2004, was born on January 4, 1934. Ilia II of Georgia, the current Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia, was born on January 4, 1933.