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Famous Birthdays on July 23

10 notable people were born on July 23.

July 23 is the birth date of several political leaders and cultural figures. Notable individuals born on this day include Tajuddin Ahmad, the first Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Italian President Sergio Mattarella, former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, Zimbabwe's former First Lady Grace Mugabe, and Singaporean pop singer Stefanie Sun. These figures come from politics, governance, and entertainment across various continents.

20th Century10 people

Tajuddin Ahmad

Tajuddin Ahmad

1925 – 1975

Bangladeshi independence leader who served as the first Prime Minister of Bangladesh during the 1971 Liberation War. He was assassinated along with other independence leaders in jail in 1975.

politicianBangladesh
Daniel Radcliffe

Daniel Radcliffe

1989

British actor who gained worldwide fame portraying Harry Potter in the eight-film franchise from 2001 to 2011. He has since appeared in diverse roles on stage and screen, including 'The Woman in Black' and 'Swiss Army Man'.

child actorfilm actorsingerUnited Kingdom
Sergio Mattarella

Sergio Mattarella

1941

Italian politician serving as President of Italy since 2015, previously serving as Minister of Education and a Constitutional Court judge.

judgelawyerpoliticianItaly
Najib Razak

Najib Razak

1953

Malaysia's 6th Prime Minister (2009-2018) who was convicted in 2022 for corruption related to the 1MDB sovereign wealth fund scandal.

politicianMalaysia
Grace Mugabe

Grace Mugabe

1965

Former First Lady of Zimbabwe and ZANU-PF politician whose ambitions to succeed her husband Robert Mugabe contributed to his 2017 downfall.

politicianZimbabwe
Paul Wesley

Paul Wesley

1982

American actor (born 1982)

businesspersonfilm actorfilm directorUnited States
Stefanie Sun

Stefanie Sun

1978

One of Singapore's most successful Mandopop singers who rose to fame in the early 2000s across Asia. She has sold millions of albums and won numerous awards including Golden Melody Awards.

recording artistsinger-songwriterSingapore
Walter Gargano

Walter Gargano

1984

Uruguayan defensive midfielder who earned over 50 caps for his country and played in three World Cups (2010, 2014, 2018). He spent most of his European career with Napoli and Inter Milan.

association football playerUruguay
Dmitriy Karpov

Dmitriy Karpov

1981

Kazakhstani decathlete who won silver at the 2004 Athens Olympics and held the Asian record in the decathlon for several years.

athletics competitorcombined track and field event athleteKazakhstan
Simão Mate Junior

Simão Mate Junior

1988

Professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper and has represented Mozambique internationally in multiple Africa Cup of Nations tournaments.

association football playerMozambique

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the most famous person born on July 23?
Notable people born on July 23 include Sergio Mattarella, the current President of Italy, and Najib Razak, former Prime Minister of Malaysia. Stefanie Sun, a well-known Singaporean singer, is recognized throughout Asia.
Are there any world leaders born on July 23?
Yes, several world leaders were born on July 23. These include Sergio Mattarella, Najib Razak, and Tajuddin Ahmad, the first Prime Minister of Bangladesh. Grace Mugabe, former First Lady of Zimbabwe, was also born on this date.
What celebrities were born on July 23?
Stefanie Sun, a Singaporean pop singer known in Asia, was born on July 23, 1978. This date also includes several political figures who are recognized as celebrities in their countries.