Errol Flynn
1909 – 1959Swashbuckling Hollywood star of the 1930s and 1940s, famous for adventure films like Captain Blood and The Adventures of Robin Hood.
Famous Birthdays on June 20
13 notable people were born on June 20.
June 20 is the birth date of 13 notable individuals from various areas such as entertainment and politics. Some prominent figures born on this day include Australian actor Errol Flynn (1909), Bengali poet and activist Sufia Kamal (1911), East Timorese independence leader Xanana Gusmão (1946), Sri Lankan politician Gotabaya Rajapaksa (1949), and former Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki (1950). These individuals have contributed to cinema, literature, national independence movements, and international politics in different regions and times.
20th Century12 people
Mateusz Morawiecki
1968Polish economist and politician who served as Prime Minister from 2017 to 2023, previously working as a banking executive and deputy prime minister.
Gotabaya Rajapaksa
1949Former military officer and brother of Mahinda Rajapaksa who served as President from 2019-2022 before fleeing the country amid economic crisis and mass protests.
Xanana Gusmão
1946East Timorese independence leader who served as the country's first President (2002-2007) and later as Prime Minister, leading the resistance against Indonesian occupation.
Nicole Kidman
1967Academy Award-winning actress known for films like Moulin Rouge! and The Hours, becoming one of Hollywood's highest-paid performers.
Droupadi Murmu
1958First tribal woman to serve as President of India, taking office in 2022 after working as a teacher and serving as Governor of Jharkhand.
Asmir Begović
1987Goalkeeper who earned over 60 caps for Bosnia and Herzegovina and played in the Premier League for clubs including Stoke City, Bournemouth, and Everton.
association football playerBosnia And Herzegovina
Kalidou Koulibaly
1991Commanding center-back who captained Senegal to Africa Cup of Nations victory in 2021 and played for top European clubs including Napoli and Chelsea.
association football playerSenegal
Nouri al-Maliki
1950Shia politician who served as Prime Minister of Iraq from 2006 to 2014 during the height of sectarian violence and the rise of ISIS. His divisive leadership and authoritarian tendencies contributed to political instability in Iraq.
politicianIraq
Sufia Kamal
1911 – 1999Bangladeshi feminist poet and activist who played a key role in the women's liberation movement and was known as the 'Poet of Women's Awakening' in Bengali literature.
Sead Kolašinac
1993Left-back who represented both Germany youth teams and Bosnia and Herzegovina's senior national team, playing for Premier League clubs Arsenal and West Ham United.
association football playerBosnia And Herzegovina
Aurélien Chedjou
1985Cameroonian center-back who played for Galatasaray and represented Cameroon in the 2014 World Cup.
association football playerCameroon
21st Century1 person
Nicolas Jackson
2001Senegalese forward who plays for Chelsea in the Premier League and has been capped for the Senegal national team.
association football playerSenegal
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the most famous person born on June 20?
Errol Flynn, the Hollywood actor born on June 20, 1909, is likely the most famous person born on this date. He was known for his roles in films like 'The Adventures of Robin Hood' and 'Captain Blood.'
Are there any political leaders born on June 20?
Yes, several political leaders were born on June 20, including Xanana Gusmão (former President of East Timor), Gotabaya Rajapaksa (former President of Sri Lanka), and Nouri al-Maliki (former Prime Minister of Iraq). They have had influential roles in their countries' modern political history.
How many famous people were born on June 20?
Thirteen notable people are recorded as being born on June 20. This includes actors, political leaders, poets, and other public figures.