13 historically significant individuals born on July 28. July 28 is the birth date of several notable figures in politics, philosophy, and sports. Austrian-British philosopher Karl Popper was born in 1902, Uruguayan footballer Juan Alberto Schiaffino in 1925, King Vajiralongkorn of Thailand in 1952, former Venezuelan president Hugo Chávez in 1954, and Greek politician Alexis Tsipras in 1974. These individuals marked contributions in their respective areas in the 20th and 21st centuries.
Total Born
13
Countries
10
Top Century
20th· 10
Top Field
scientist
3 individuals
Headline Figures
Birth Distribution by Century
20th (10)
18th (2)
18th C.20th C.
20th Century
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Pavel A. Cherenkov
scientist
Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Physics (1958)
Baruch S. Blumberg
scientist
Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (1976)
Charles H. Townes
scientist
Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Physics (1964)
Karl Popper
mathematicianphilosopher
Austrian-British philosopher who developed the theory of falsifiability as the criterion for scientific knowledge and wrote 'The Open Society and Its Enemies,' a critique of totalitarian ideologies.
Alexis Tsipras
civil engineerpolitician
Greek civil engineer and left-wing politician who served as Prime Minister from 2015-2019, leading the SYRIZA party.
Hugo Chávez
military officerpolitician
Hugo Chávez served as Venezuela's president from 1999 to 2013, implementing socialist policies and founding the Bolivarian Revolution movement that transformed the country's political landscape.
Juan Guaidó
industrial engineerpolitician
Juan Guaidó served as President of Venezuela's National Assembly and declared himself interim president in 2019, receiving recognition from over 50 countries during the constitutional crisis.
Vajiralongkorn
monarch
Current King of Thailand since 2016, officially known as King Rama X of the Chakri Dynasty.
Juan Alberto Schiaffino
association football coachassociation football player
Uruguayan footballer who starred in Uruguay's 1950 World Cup victory over Brazil at the Maracanã, scoring the equalizing goal in the final. He later played for AC Milan and became one of South America's greatest players of the 1950s.
Shahzoda
actorfilm actor
Popular singer and actress who is one of Uzbekistan's most recognized entertainment figures, known for her pop music and film appearances. She has released numerous albums and starred in Uzbek cinema.
19th Century
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Ernst Cassirer
art historianphilosopher
German philosopher (1874–1945)
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Johann Matthäus Hassencamp
mathematicianorientalist
German academic
Edwin Augustus Stevens
businesspersonengineer
American engineer and inventor (1795-1868)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the most famous person born on July 28?
Hugo Chávez, former President of Venezuela, born July 28, 1954, is likely the most internationally recognized. Other notable figures include philosopher Karl Popper and King Vajiralongkorn of Thailand.
Are there any world leaders born on July 28?
Yes, several world leaders were born on July 28. Hugo Chávez was President of Venezuela, King Vajiralongkorn leads Thailand, and Alexis Tsipras served as Prime Minister of Greece.
What famous philosophers were born on July 28?
Karl Popper, an influential 20th-century philosopher of science, was born on July 28, 1902. He is known for his work on the philosophy of science and the theory of falsifiability.