37 historically significant individuals born on July 1. July 1 is the birth date of 19 notable individuals across various fields, including literature, politics, and film. Prominent people born on this day include French novelist George Sand (1804), Iraqi President Ahmed Hassan al-Bakr (1914), and Syrian-American film producer Moustapha Akkad (1930). Bolivian President Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada (1930) and Iraqi Vice President Izzat Ibrahim al-Douri (1942) also share this birthday.
Total Born
37
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20
Top Century
20th· 23
Top Field
politician
6 individuals
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20th (23)
0th C.20th C.
20th Century
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Myron Scholes
scientist
Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences (1997)
Alfred G. Gilman
scientist
Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (1994)
Robert W. Fogel
scientist
Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences (1993)
Gerald M. Edelman
scientist
Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (1972)
Agnez Mo
actorbusinessperson
Indonesian pop star and actress who began her career as a child performer and became one of Asia's most successful recording artists with multiple platinum albums.
Izzat Ibrahim al-Douri
military personnelpolitician
Izzat Ibrahim al-Douri was Saddam Hussein's deputy and the King of Clubs in the U.S. military's deck of most-wanted Iraqi officials.
Jadranka Kosor
journalistpoet
First female Prime Minister of Croatia (2009-2011) and former journalist who also served as Deputy Prime Minister under Ivo Sanader.
Rigobert Song
association football coachassociation football player
Former Cameroonian defender who played in a record eight Africa Cup of Nations tournaments and currently manages the national team. He earned 137 caps during his playing career, making him one of Cameroon's most-capped players.
Dan Aykroyd
film actorfilm director
Canadian-American comedian and actor who rose to fame on Saturday Night Live and starred in Ghostbusters and The Blues Brothers.
Pamela Anderson
film actormanufacturer
Canadian actress and model who gained fame as a "Baywatch" star and Playboy Playmate.
Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis
civil engineermilitary leader
Civil engineer turned militia commander who led Iranian-backed paramilitary forces in Iraq and was deputy commander of the Popular Mobilization Forces. He was killed alongside Qasem Soleimani in a US drone strike in 2020.
Ahmed Hassan al-Bakr
military personnelpolitician
Ba'ath Party leader who served as President of Iraq from 1968 to 1979 before being pushed aside by his protégé Saddam Hussein. He helped bring the Ba'ath Party to power through the 1968 coup.
Abu Qatada
terroristtheologian
Radical Islamic cleric and alleged al-Qaeda spiritual leader who was deported from the UK to Jordan in 2013 and later acquitted of terrorism charges.
Daniel Ricciardo
Formula One driverracing automobile driver
Formula One driver who has won eight Grand Prix races and is known for his attacking driving style and signature shoey celebration.
Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada
economistentrepreneur
President of Bolivia
Aziz Sedki
engineerpolitician
Prime Minister of Egypt (1920-2008)
Baghdadi Mahmudi
politician
Academic administrator who served as Prime Minister under Muammar Gaddafi from 2006 until the regime's fall in 2011.
Diana, Princess of Wales
HIV/AIDS activisthumanitarian
First wife of Prince Charles who became a global icon for her humanitarian work and fashion influence. She died in a car crash in Paris in 1997, leading to an unprecedented outpouring of public grief.
Ruud van Nistelrooy
association football coachassociation football player
Dutch striker who scored 150 goals for Manchester United and was one of the most prolific goalscorers in European football.
Patrick Kluivert
association football coachassociation football player
Dutch striker who scored the winning goal in the 1995 Champions League final for Ajax and later played for Barcelona, AC Milan, and other top European clubs.
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Moustapha Akkad
film directorfilm producer
American film director (1930–2005)
Samir Rifai
politician
Economist and politician who served as Prime Minister of Jordan from 2009-2011, resigning amid Arab Spring protests.
Mireya Moscoso
politician
Panama's first female president, serving from 1999 to 2004 as the country's 47th president.
19th Century
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Léon Jouhaux
scientist
Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Peace (1951)
George Sand
diaristlibrettist
French novelist and pioneering feminist who challenged social conventions through works like Indiana and Consuelo while advocating for women's rights.
Wojciech Gerson
art historianillustrator
Polish painter (1831-1901)
Halil Mutran
journal editorjournalist
Egyptian poet and journalist (1872–1949)
18th Century
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Jean-Victor Poncelet
engineermathematician
French engineer and mathematician (1788-1867)
17th Century
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Dezallier d'Argenville
encyclopédistesmalacologist
French naturalist and writer (1680-1765)
16th Century
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Scipione Chiaramonti
astronomermathematician
Italian astronomer and philosopher (1565-1652)
Johannes Messenius
historianplaywright
Swedish historian and writer
15th Century
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Nicholas I, Duke of Lorraine
monarch
French duke
Lê Thánh Tông
poet
Emperor of Đại Việt (1442-1497) (r. 1460-1497)
12th Century
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Baldwin I of Constantinople
crusadermonarch
Latin Emperor of Constantinople (1172 - c.1205)
Francis of Assisi
Catholic deaconfounder
Italian Catholic saint, friar, deacon and preacher and founder of the Franciscan Order (1181/2–1226)
8th Century
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Babak Khorramdin
military leaderrevolutionary
9th-century Iranian revolutionary leader
0th Century
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Julius Caesar
ancient Roman priesthistorian
Roman general and dictator
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the most famous person born on July 1?
George Sand, born in 1804, is a well-known person born on July 1. She was a prominent French novelist and early feminist writer who challenged social conventions of her time.
Are there any political leaders born on July 1?
Yes, several political figures were born on July 1, including Ahmed Hassan al-Bakr, a former Iraqi president, Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada, a former Bolivian president, and Izzat Ibrahim al-Douri, who was the Iraqi vice president under Saddam Hussein.
How many famous people were born on July 1?
There are 19 notable people recorded as being born on July 1 from various areas such as literature, politics, and entertainment across different centuries.