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Famous Birthdays on January 6

10 notable people were born on January 6.

January 6 has been the birth date for several notable individuals from various time periods and regions. José Gaspar Rodríguez de Francia, the first ruler of independent Paraguay, was born on this date in 1766. Bulgarian poet and revolutionary Hristo Botev was born on January 6, 1848. South Korean president and Nobel Peace Prize winner Kim Dae-jung came into the world in 1924. Italian singer and actor Adriano Celentano was born in 1938, and Guatemalan politician Alejandro Maldonado Aguirre was born in 1936.

20th Century8 people

Kim Dae-jung

Kim Dae-jung

1924 – 2009

South Korean president from 1998 to 2003 who won the 2000 Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to improve relations with North Korea through his "Sunshine Policy."

journalistpoliticianSouth Korea
A. R. Rahman

A. R. Rahman

1966

Indian composer and music producer who won Academy Awards for his work on Slumdog Millionaire and is known for blending Indian classical music with electronic sounds.

film actorfilm directorfilm producerIndia
Rowan Atkinson

Rowan Atkinson

1955

English comedian and actor famous for creating the character Mr. Bean and playing Edmund Blackadder in the BBC series 'Blackadder'.

film actorfilm producermanufacturerUnited Kingdom
Catriona Gray

Catriona Gray

1994

Filipino-Australian model and singer who was crowned Miss Universe 2018, becoming the fourth Filipina to win the title. She is known for her advocacy work in education and HIV/AIDS awareness, particularly among young people.

beauty pageant contestantmodelPhilippines
Adriano Celentano

Adriano Celentano

1938

Italian singer, actor and television presenter known as 'Il Molleggiato' who became one of Italy's biggest entertainment stars with hits like 'Azzurro' and 'Il Ragazzo della Via Gluck'.

film actorfilm editormanufacturerItaly
Irina Shayk

Irina Shayk

1986

Russian supermodel who became the first Russian to appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 2011. She has been in high-profile relationships with Cristiano Ronaldo and Bradley Cooper.

actormodelRussia
Daniel Chapo

Daniel Chapo

1977

Fifth President of Mozambique since January 2025, former lawyer and radio journalist who previously served as governor of Inhambane Province.

lawyernews presenterpoliticianMozambique
Alejandro Maldonado Aguirre

Alejandro Maldonado Aguirre

1936

Constitutional Court magistrate who served as interim President of Guatemala from 2015 to 2016 following Otto Pérez Molina's resignation.

diplomatjudgelawyerGuatemala

19th Century1 person

Hristo Botev

Hristo Botev

1848 – 1876

Bulgarian revolutionary poet and journalist who died fighting against Ottoman rule and became a national hero through works like 'My Prayer'.

journalistpoetrevolutionaryBulgaria

18th Century1 person

José Gaspar Rodríguez de Francia

José Gaspar Rodríguez de Francia

1766 – 1840

Paraguay's first supreme dictator who ruled from 1814 to 1840, isolating the country from foreign influence and establishing a highly centralized authoritarian state.

lawyerpoliticianParaguay

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the most famous person born on January 6?
Kim Dae-jung, the former South Korean president and Nobel Peace Prize winner born in 1924, is likely the most internationally recognized person born on this date. Other notable individuals include Italian singer Adriano Celentano and Bulgarian poet Hristo Botev.
Are there any world leaders born on January 6?
Yes, political leaders born on January 6 include Kim Dae-jung of South Korea, José Gaspar Rodríguez de Francia of Paraguay in the early 1800s, and Alejandro Maldonado Aguirre, who briefly led Guatemala.
What celebrities have January 6 birthdays?
Italian singer and actor Adriano Celentano, born in 1938, is one of the prominent entertainers born on January 6. He became a major figure in Italian cinema and music during the 1960s and later.