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Famous Birthdays on July 23

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13 historically significant individuals 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.

Total Born
13
Countries
12
Top Century
20th· 12
Top Field
politician
3 individuals

Headline Figures

scientist
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Pierre Agostini

1941 – Present

Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Physics (2023)

scientist
Vladimir Prelog

Vladimir Prelog

1906 – 1998

Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Chemistry (1975)

politician
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.

Birth Distribution by Century

20th (12)
12th C.20th C.

20th Century

12
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Pierre Agostini
scientist
Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Physics (2023)
Vladimir Prelog
Vladimir Prelog
scientist
Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Chemistry (1975)
Tajuddin Ahmad
Tajuddin Ahmad
politician
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.
Sergio Mattarella
Sergio Mattarella
judgelawyer
Italian politician serving as President of Italy since 2015, previously serving as Minister of Education and a Constitutional Court judge.
Najib Razak
Najib Razak
politician
Malaysia's 6th Prime Minister (2009-2018) who was convicted in 2022 for corruption related to the 1MDB sovereign wealth fund scandal.
Dmitriy Karpov
Dmitriy Karpov
athletics competitorcombined track and field event athlete
Kazakhstani decathlete who won silver at the 2004 Athens Olympics and held the Asian record in the decathlon for several years.
Stefanie Sun
Stefanie Sun
recording artistsinger-songwriter
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.
Daniel Radcliffe
Daniel Radcliffe
child actorfilm actor
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'.
Paul Wesley
Paul Wesley
businesspersonfilm actor
American actor (born 1982)
Simão Mate Junior
Simão Mate Junior
association football player
Professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper and has represented Mozambique internationally in multiple Africa Cup of Nations tournaments.
Walter Gargano
Walter Gargano
association football player
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.
Grace Mugabe
Grace Mugabe
politician
Former First Lady of Zimbabwe and ZANU-PF politician whose ambitions to succeed her husband Robert Mugabe contributed to his 2017 downfall.

12th Century

1
Clare of Assisi
Clare of Assisi
authorfounder of Catholic religious community
Italian saint (1194–1253)

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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.