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Famous Birthdays on June 12

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14 historically significant individuals born on June 12. June 12 is the birth date of several notable figures, including American President George H. W. Bush (1924) and Ethiopian marathon runner Mamo Wolde (1932). Others born on this date include Cambodian King Ang Duong (1796), Soviet mathematician Vladimir Arnold (1937), and Armenian Prime Minister Andranik Margaryan (1951). These figures are from various areas such as politics, athletics, mathematics, and royalty.

Total Born
14
Countries
10
Top Century
20th· 10
Top Field
scientist
2 individuals

Headline Figures

scientist
Fritz Lipmann

Fritz Lipmann

1899 – 1986

Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (1953)

scientist
Bert Sakmann

Bert Sakmann

1942 – Present

Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (1991)

association football player
Philippe Coutinho

Philippe Coutinho

1992 – Present

Brazilian attacking midfielder who has played for Liverpool, Barcelona, and Bayern Munich, known for his long-range shooting and creativity.

Birth Distribution by Century

20th (10)
19th (3)
18th C.20th C.

20th Century

10
Bert Sakmann
Bert Sakmann
scientist
Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (1991)
Philippe Coutinho
Philippe Coutinho
association football player
Brazilian attacking midfielder who has played for Liverpool, Barcelona, and Bayern Munich, known for his long-range shooting and creativity.
Jordan Peterson
Jordan Peterson
cultural criticInternet celebrity
Canadian clinical psychologist and author who gained international attention for his book "12 Rules for Life" and his opposition to compelled speech legislation.
Adriana Lima
Adriana Lima
model
Brazilian supermodel who was a Victoria's Secret Angel from 1999 to 2018 and one of the highest-paid models in the world.
Andranik Margaryan
Andranik Margaryan
engineerpolitician
Prime Minister of Armenia (2000-2007) who oversaw significant economic reforms and infrastructure development during his tenure in office.
Vladimir Arnold
Vladimir Arnold
mathematicianphysicist
Russian mathematician renowned for his work in dynamical systems theory and mathematical physics, including Arnold's cat map and Arnold tongues. He was awarded the Wolf Prize and other major mathematical honors.
Anne Barbara Underhill
Anne Barbara Underhill
astrophysicistuniversity teacher
Canadian astrophysicist (1920-2003)
Mamo Wolde
Mamo Wolde
athletics competitorlong-distance runner
Ethiopian marathon runner who won the Olympic marathon gold medal at the 1968 Mexico City Games and bronze in the 10,000m at the same Olympics.
George H. W. Bush
George H. W. Bush
aircraft pilotautobiographer
President of the United States from 1989 to 1993 (1924–2018)
Klemen Lavrič
Klemen Lavrič
association football player
Slovenian midfielder who played for several clubs in Slovenia and the Balkans during his professional career. He represented Slovenia at the international level and was part of the national team setup during the 2000s.

19th Century

3
Fritz Lipmann
Fritz Lipmann
scientist
Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (1953)
Ramon Torres
Ramon Torres
ministerpolitician
Filipino politician
Samuel Warren Abbott
Samuel Warren Abbott
coronermedical examiner
American surgeon (1837-1904)

18th Century

1
Ang Duong
Ang Duong
kingpoet
Cambodian politician (1796–1860)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the most famous person born on June 12?
George H. W. Bush, the 41st President of the United States, is likely the most famous person born on June 12, 1924. He was president from 1989 to 1993 and was the father of the 43rd president, George W. Bush.
Are there any athletes born on June 12?
Yes, Mamo Wolde, an Ethiopian long-distance runner, was born on June 12, 1932. He won the Olympic marathon gold medal at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics.
What presidents were born on June 12?
George H. W. Bush, who was the 41st President of the United States from 1989 to 1993, was born on June 12, 1924. He is the only U.S. president born on this date.