Gough Whitlam
1916 – 2014Labor Party Prime Minister from 1972-1975 who implemented major social reforms including universal healthcare and withdrawal from the Vietnam War.
Famous Birthdays on July 11
11 notable people were born on July 11.
July 11 is notable for being the birth date of several prominent historical figures. John Quincy Adams, the sixth President of the United States, was born in 1767 on this day. It is also the birth date of Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani, born in 1934, Australian Prime Minister Gough Whitlam, born in 1916, and Nobel Prize-winning physicist Alexander Prokhorov, also born in 1916. Each has made significant contributions in their respective areas, including politics, science, fashion, and design.
20th Century9 people
Jhumpa Lahiri
1967American author of Indian origin (born 1967)
Giorgio Armani
1934 – 2025Italian fashion designer who founded the luxury brand Armani in 1975 and revolutionized menswear with his unstructured, elegant designs.
Hugo Sánchez
1958Mexican striker widely regarded as one of the greatest players in Liga MX history, winning five consecutive scoring titles with Real Madrid in the 1980s. He scored over 400 career goals and later became a successful manager.
Caroline Wozniacki
1990Danish former professional tennis player who held the WTA world No. 1 ranking for 71 weeks and won 30 WTA singles titles.
tennis playerDenmark
Alexander Prokhorov
1916 – 2002Soviet physicist who shared the 1964 Nobel Prize in Physics for fundamental work in quantum electronics that led to the construction of lasers and masers.
Abdel Fattah al-Burhan
1960Sudanese general who has served as chairman of Sudan's Transitional Sovereignty Council since 2019, effectively making him the country's de facto head of state.
Jafar Panahi
1960Iranian filmmaker who won the Golden Bear at Berlin Film Festival and has continued making films despite government bans and imprisonment for his social criticism.
Henrique Capriles Radonski
1972Henrique Capriles Radonski served as Governor of Miranda state and was the opposition's presidential candidate in 2012 and 2013, losing narrowly to Hugo Chávez and Nicolás Maduro.
18th Century1 person
John Quincy Adams
1767 – 1848President of the United States from 1825 to 1829
19th Century1 person
Yohannes IV
1837 – 1889Emperor of Ethiopia from 1871 to 1889 who modernized the Ethiopian military and died in battle against Mahdist forces.
military personnelEthiopia
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the most famous person born on July 11?
John Quincy Adams, the 6th President of the United States, was born on July 11, 1767. Other well-known individuals with this birth date include fashion designer Giorgio Armani and Australian Prime Minister Gough Whitlam.
What celebrities have birthdays on July 11?
Giorgio Armani, a fashion icon, was born on July 11, 1934. Other notable people include Nobel Prize winner Alexander Prokhorov and former U.S. President John Quincy Adams.
Are there any world leaders born on July 11?
Yes, several world leaders share this birthday: John Quincy Adams (6th U.S. President), Gough Whitlam (21st Prime Minister of Australia), and Yohannes IV (Emperor of Ethiopia). These figures represent different periods and regions.