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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).

20th Century20 people

Demis Roussos

Demis Roussos

1946 – 2015

Greek singer known for his powerful operatic voice who achieved international fame with hits like 'Forever and Ever.'

bassistcomposerrecording artistGreece
Michael Laudrup

Michael Laudrup

1964

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

association football coachassociation football playerDenmark
Karim Massimov

Karim Massimov

1965

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

economistpoliticianKazakhstan
Xi Jinping

Xi Jinping

1953

General 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.

politicianstatespersonChina
Oliver Kahn

Oliver Kahn

1969

German 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.

association football playerGermany
Mohamed Salah

Mohamed Salah

1992

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

association football playerEgypt
Iñaki Williams

Iñaki Williams

1994

Spanish-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.

association football playerGhana
Álvaro Colom

Álvaro Colom

1951 – 2023

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

entrepreneurpoliticianGuatemala
Anna Hazare

Anna Hazare

1937

Indian 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.

environmentalisthuman rights defenderrevolutionaryIndia
Yussuf Poulsen

Yussuf Poulsen

1994

Danish 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.

association football playerDenmark
Raimonds Vējonis

Raimonds Vējonis

1966

Latvian 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.

biologistpoliticianLatvia
Bashar Warda

Bashar Warda

1969

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

Catholic bishopCatholic priestuniversity teacherIraq
John Paintsil

John Paintsil

1981

Former 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.

association football playerGhana
Mohammad-Ali Rajai

Mohammad-Ali Rajai

1933 – 1981

Iranian 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.

politicianteacherIran
Fouad Mebazaa

Fouad Mebazaa

1933 – 2025

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

diplomatlawyerpoliticianTunisia
Danial Ahmetov

Danial Ahmetov

1954

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

economistmilitary personnelpoliticianKazakhstan
Teddy Tamgho

Teddy Tamgho

1989

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

athletics competitorFrance
Rohullah Nikpai

Rohullah Nikpai

1987

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

taekwondo athleteAfghanistan
Yulia Nestsiarenka

Yulia Nestsiarenka

1979

Belarusian sprinter who won Olympic gold in the 800 meters at the 2004 Athens Olympics.

athletics competitorsprinterBelarus

19th Century1 person

Edvard Grieg

Edvard Grieg

1843 – 1907

Norwegian Romantic composer best known for his Piano Concerto in A minor and the Peer Gynt suites.

composerpianistNorway

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the most famous person born on June 15?
Edvard Grieg, a Norwegian composer born in 1843, is probably the most famous person born on June 15. He is known for his Piano Concerto in A minor and the Peer Gynt suites.
Which musicians were born on June 15?
Two musicians born on June 15 include Edvard Grieg, a classical Norwegian composer from 1843, and Demis Roussos, a Greek singer born in 1946. Roussos gained fame for his operatic voice and hit songs.
Are there any political leaders born on June 15?
Yes, political figures born on June 15 include Mohammad-Ali Rajai, President of Iran in 1981, and Fouad Mebazaa, President of Tunisia from 2011 to 2014. Social activist Anna Hazare, known for anti-corruption efforts in India, was also born on this date in 1937.