Vladimir Arnold
1937 – 2010Russian 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.
Famous Birthdays on June 12
9 notable people were 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.
20th Century8 people
George H. W. Bush
1924 – 2018president of the United States from 1989 to 1993 (1924–2018)
Philippe Coutinho
1992Brazilian attacking midfielder who has played for Liverpool, Barcelona, and Bayern Munich, known for his long-range shooting and creativity.
association football playerBrazil
Jordan Peterson
1962Canadian clinical psychologist and author who gained international attention for his book "12 Rules for Life" and his opposition to compelled speech legislation.
Adriana Lima
1981Brazilian supermodel who was a Victoria's Secret Angel from 1999 to 2018 and one of the highest-paid models in the world.
modelBrazil
Andranik Margaryan
1951 – 2007Prime Minister of Armenia (2000-2007) who oversaw significant economic reforms and infrastructure development during his tenure in office.
Mamo Wolde
1932 – 2002Ethiopian 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.
Klemen Lavrič
1981Slovenian 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.
association football playerSlovenia
18th Century1 person
Ang Duong
1796 – 1860King of Cambodia from 1841 to 1860 who modernized the kingdom and was also known as a poet and scholar of traditional Khmer literature.
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.