Gyanendra of Nepal
1947Nepal's last king who ruled from 2001 to 2008 before the monarchy was abolished. He came to power following the 2001 royal massacre that killed most of the royal family.
Famous Birthdays on July 7
8 notable people were born on July 7.
July 7 marks the birth date of several influential people from various fields and countries. Notable individuals born on this date include Italian film director Vittorio De Sica (1901), Salvadoran president Fidel Sánchez Hernández (1917), Khmer Rouge leader Nuon Chea (1926), Bosnian Serb politician Biljana Plavšić (1930), and Beatles drummer Ringo Starr (1940). This date is shared by a diverse group of political leaders, artists, and cultural figures.
20th Century8 people
Toto Cutugno
1943 – 2023Italian singer-songwriter who won the Eurovision Song Contest 1990 with 'Insieme: 1992' and composed numerous popular Italian songs.
Moncef Marzouki
1945Interim President of Tunisia from 2011 to 2014 and human rights activist. He was a prominent opponent of Ben Ali's regime and served as the country's first post-revolution president.
Vittorio De Sica
1901 – 1974Italian film director and actor who was a leading figure in Italian neorealism, winning Academy Awards for 'Bicycle Thieves' and 'The Garden of the Finzi-Continis'.
Ringo Starr
1940Drummer for The Beatles who joined the band in 1962, replacing Pete Best, and later pursued a solo career in music and acting.
drummerUnited Kingdom
Nuon Chea
1926 – 2019Senior Khmer Rouge leader known as 'Brother Number Two' who was convicted of crimes against humanity and genocide by the Extraordinary Chambers in 2014.
Biljana Plavšić
1930Former university professor who served as President of Republika Srpska from 1996-1998 and was later convicted of war crimes.
Fidel Sánchez Hernández
1917 – 2003Military officer who served as President of El Salvador from 1967 to 1972, during a period of increasing political tension.
politicianEl Salvador
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the most famous person born on July 7?
Ringo Starr, drummer for The Beatles, was born on July 7, 1940. He is recognized worldwide for his role in one of the most successful bands in music history.
Are there any famous directors born on July 7?
Yes, Vittorio De Sica was born on July 7, 1901. He was an Italian film director known for neorealist classics like 'Bicycle Thieves' and 'Umberto D.'
What political leaders were born on July 7?
Political figures with this birthday include Fidel Sánchez Hernández, President of El Salvador from 1967-1972, and Biljana Plavšić, former President of Republika Srpska. Nuon Chea, a leader in the Khmer Rouge regime, was born on July 7, 1926.