
Famous Birthdays on June 15
21 notable people were born on June 15.
June 15 is the birth date of 21 notable individuals in various fields, including music, politics, and social activism. Prominent people born on this date include Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg (1843), who contributed to Romantic-era classical music, and Indian social activist Anna Hazare (1937), recognized for his anti-corruption campaigns. Others born on this day are Iranian politician Mohammad-Ali Rajai (1933), Tunisian president Fouad Mebazaa (1933), and Greek singer Demis Roussos (1946).
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Demis Roussos
1946 – 2015Greek singer known for his powerful operatic voice who achieved international fame with hits like 'Forever and Ever.'

Michael Laudrup
1964Danish former footballer considered one of the greatest playmakers ever, who starred for Barcelona and Real Madrid before becoming a successful coach.

Karim Massimov
1965Former Prime Minister of Kazakhstan (2007-2012, 2014-2016) and head of the National Security Committee who was sentenced to prison in 2022 for treason.

Xi Jinping
1953General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party since 2012 and President of China since 2013. He has consolidated power through anti-corruption campaigns and constitutional amendments that removed presidential term limits.

Oliver Kahn
1969German goalkeeper who captained Bayern Munich and the German national team, winning the 2001 UEFA Champions League and 2002 World Cup runner-up. He was renowned for his leadership and is considered one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time.

Mohamed Salah
1992Egyptian forward who plays for Liverpool FC and is considered one of the world's best footballers, having won multiple Premier League Golden Boots.

Iñaki Williams
1994Spanish-born winger who plays for Athletic Bilbao and switched from Spain to represent Ghana internationally in 2022. He is known for his pace and has been a consistent goalscorer in La Liga.

Álvaro Colom
1951 – 2023Social democrat politician and entrepreneur who served as President of Guatemala from 2008 to 2012, focusing on social programs and poverty reduction.

Anna Hazare
1937Indian social activist and anti-corruption crusader who led major movements for government transparency and rural development. His hunger strikes and campaigns inspired widespread social reform movements.

Yussuf Poulsen
1994Danish striker who has scored over 40 goals for his national team and played a key role in Denmark's run to the Euro 2020 semi-finals. He plays for RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga and is known for his physicality and aerial ability.

Raimonds Vējonis
1966Latvian biologist and politician who served as the ninth President of Latvia from 2015 to 2019, previously holding the position of Minister of Environmental Protection and Regional Development.

Bashar Warda
1969Bashar Warda is the Chaldean Catholic Archbishop of Erbil and a prominent advocate for persecuted Christians in Iraq and the Middle East.

John Paintsil
1981Former right-back who earned 89 caps for Ghana and played in two World Cups (2006, 2010). He had club spells with Fulham, Leicester City, and other teams during his career.

Mohammad-Ali Rajai
1933 – 1981Iranian educator who served as Prime Minister and then President in 1981 before being assassinated in a bombing along with his Prime Minister after just one month in office.

Fouad Mebazaa
1933 – 2025Interim President of Tunisia in 2011 following Ben Ali's departure. He served as Speaker of Parliament before assuming the presidency during the transitional period.

Danial Ahmetov
1954Former Prime Minister of Kazakhstan (2003-2007) and economist who also served as governor of several regions including Pavlodar and Akmola.

Teddy Tamgho
1989French triple jumper who set multiple world records and won European Championships gold medals in his specialty.

Rohullah Nikpai
1987Afghan taekwondo athlete who won Afghanistan's first Olympic medals, earning bronze at the 2008 Beijing and 2012 London Olympics.

Yulia Nestsiarenka
1979Belarusian sprinter who won Olympic gold in the 800 meters at the 2004 Athens Olympics.
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Edvard Grieg
1843 – 1907Norwegian Romantic composer best known for his Piano Concerto in A minor and the Peer Gynt suites.