Hermann Hesse
1877 – 1962German-Swiss novelist and poet who won the 1946 Nobel Prize in Literature for works including "Steppenwolf" and "Siddhartha."
Famous Birthdays on July 2
15 notable people were born on July 2.
July 2 is the birth date of numerous notable figures, including Nobel Prize-winning authors Hermann Hesse and Wisława Szymborska, Norwegian King Olav V, and Argentine President Carlos Menem. It is also the birth date of Philippine First Lady Imelda Marcos.
19th Century1 person
20th Century14 people
Olav V of Norway
1903 – 1991King of Norway from 1957 to 1991, born as a Danish prince and later adopted by the Norwegian royal family when his father became King Haakon VII in 1905. He became a symbol of Norwegian resistance during World War II and was beloved for his informal, accessible leadership style.
monarchDenmark
Carlos Menem
1930 – 2021President of Argentina from 1989-1999 who implemented major neoliberal economic reforms and pegged the peso to the US dollar.
Margot Robbie
1990Academy Award-nominated actress and producer known for The Wolf of Wall Street and I, Tonya, who co-founded the production company LuckyChap Entertainment.
Imelda Marcos
1929Former First Lady of the Philippines known for her extravagant lifestyle, including owning over 1,000 pairs of shoes, and later convicted of graft and corruption.
Vicente Fox Quesada
1942Mexican businessman and politician who served as the 62nd President of Mexico from 2000 to 2006, ending 71 years of single-party rule.
Wisława Szymborska
1923 – 2012Polish poet who won the 1996 Nobel Prize in Literature for her accessible yet profound poetry characterized by wit, irony, and philosophical reflection on ordinary life.
Baba Rahman
1994Left-back who has played for Chelsea and Reading, earning multiple caps for Ghana. He was part of Ghana's squad for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations.
association football playerGhana
Jüri Ratas
1978Estonian politician who served as Prime Minister from 2016 to 2021 and previously played professional basketball before entering politics.
Ahmad Uyahya
1952Diplomat and politician who served as Prime Minister of Algeria from 2017 to 2019 under President Bouteflika.
Yassine Meriah
1993Professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for the Tunisian national team. He has been a regular defender in Tunisia's World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations squads.
association football playerTunisia
Sultan bin Mohamed Al-Qasimi
1939Ruler of Sharjah since 1972 and member of the UAE's Supreme Council, known for his efforts in promoting Arab culture and education.
Ruslana Sergeyevna-Korshunova
1987 – 2008Fashion model who worked for major international brands and magazines before her death at age 20 in New York City in 2008.
Pak Nam-chol
1985North Korean midfielder who plays for Rimyongsu and the national team. He has been a regular squad member for international matches since the late 2000s.
association football playerNorth Korea
Joel Aguilar
1975FIFA referee who officiated at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil and multiple CONCACAF Gold Cup tournaments.
association football refereeEl Salvador
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the most famous person born on July 2?
Hermann Hesse, a German-Swiss author and Nobel Prize winner born in 1877, is likely the most famous person born on July 2. His novels 'Siddhartha' and 'Steppenwolf' established him as a major 20th-century writer.
Are there any Nobel Prize winners born on July 2?
Yes, Hermann Hesse won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1946, and Wisława Szymborska received the same award in 1996. Both are known for their contributions to world literature.
What world leaders were born on July 2?
King Olav V of Norway was born on July 2, 1903, and was Norway's monarch from 1957 to 1991. Carlos Menem, born in 1930, was President of Argentina from 1989 to 1999.