
Tajuddin Ahmad
1925 – 1975Bangladeshi 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.
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.

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.

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'.

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

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

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


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.

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.

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

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