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Famous Birthdays on July 3

10 notable people were born on July 3.

July 3 is the birth date of several political leaders and historical figures. Notable individuals born on this day include Japanese feudal lord Oda Nobunaga in 1534, Singapore's sixth President S. R. Nathan in 1924, and former Polish Prime Minister Jerzy Buzek in 1940. This date also marks the births of Algerian President Liamine Zéroual in 1941 and Haitian dictator Jean-Claude Duvalier in 1951.

16th Century1 person

Oda Nobunaga

Oda Nobunaga

1534 – 1582

Powerful daimyo who initiated the unification of Japan during the late Sengoku period through military conquest and innovative use of firearms.

daimyomilitary leaderJapan

20th Century9 people

Min Aung Hlaing

Min Aung Hlaing

1956

Senior General and Commander-in-Chief of Myanmar's military who led the 2021 coup that overthrew the civilian government.

army generalarmy officerarmy soldierMyanmar
Li Keqiang

Li Keqiang

1955 – 2023

Premier of the People's Republic of China from 2013 to 2023, who oversaw economic policy during a period of slower growth and increased focus on domestic consumption. He held a doctorate in economics and was considered a leading voice for market-oriented reforms.

economistpoliticianChina
S. R. Nathan

S. R. Nathan

1924 – 2016

Singapore's sixth President who served two terms from 1999 to 2011, making him the longest-serving president in Singapore's history. He previously worked as a diplomat and intelligence officer.

civil servantdiplomatpoliticianSingapore
Julian Assange

Julian Assange

1971

Australian journalist and activist who founded WikiLeaks in 2006, publishing classified government documents and diplomatic cables that sparked global controversies.

Internet activistpresenterprogrammerAustralia
Jerzy Buzek

Jerzy Buzek

1940

Polish engineer and politician who served as Prime Minister of Poland from 1997 to 2001 and later as President of the European Parliament from 2009 to 2012.

chemistengineerpoliticianPoland
Sebastian Vettel

Sebastian Vettel

1987

German Formula One driver who won four consecutive World Championships from 2010 to 2013 with Red Bull Racing, becoming the youngest multiple world champion in F1 history.

Formula One drivermotorsports competitorracing automobile driverGermany
Jean-Claude Duvalier

Jean-Claude Duvalier

1951 – 2014

Known as 'Baby Doc,' he inherited Haiti's presidency from his father François Duvalier in 1971 at age 19 and ruled until 1986. He was overthrown in a popular uprising and fled to France.

politicianHaiti
Aisel

Aisel

1989

Azerbaijani singer, pianist, and composer who represented Azerbaijan at the Eurovision Song Contest 2018 with the song "X My Heart."

composerpianistsingerAzerbaijan
Liamine Zéroual

Liamine Zéroual

1941

Former military officer who served as President of Algeria from 1994 to 1999, overseeing the country during a period of civil conflict.

diplomatmilitary personnelpoliticianAlgeria

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the most famous person born on July 3?
Oda Nobunaga, the influential Japanese daimyo born in 1534, is likely the most famous person born on July 3. He played a crucial role in the unification of Japan during the late 16th century.
What political leaders were born on July 3?
Several notable political leaders share July 3 as their birthday, including S. R. Nathan (Singapore's 6th President), Jerzy Buzek (former Prime Minister of Poland), Liamine Zéroual (former President of Algeria), and Jean-Claude Duvalier (former President of Haiti). These leaders span different continents and time periods in modern political history.
Are there any historical figures born on July 3?
Yes, Oda Nobunaga, one of Japan's most important historical figures, was born on July 3, 1534. He was a powerful feudal lord who initiated the unification of Japan and is considered one of the three great unifiers of the country.