13 historically significant individuals born on June 9. June 9 is the birth date of several prominent figures from various backgrounds. Notable individuals born on this day include Danish composer Carl Nielsen (1865), Pakistani politician Yusuf Raza Gilani (1952), Canadian-American actor Michael J. Fox (1961), German footballer Miroslav Klose (1978), and Israeli-American actress Natalie Portman (1981). These individuals have made contributions to music, politics, entertainment, and sports.
Total Born
13
Countries
9
Top Century
20th· 6
Top Field
scientist
2 individuals
Headline Figures
scientist
Bertha von Suttner
1843 – 1914Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Peace (1905)
scientist
Sir Henry Dale
1875 – 1968Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (1936)
autobiographer
Carl Nielsen
1865 – 1931Composer who created six symphonies and the opera 'Maskarade,' considered the most important Danish composer and a founder of Danish musical nationalism.
Birth Distribution by Century
20th (6)
19th (4)
17th (2)
13th C.20th C.
20th Century
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Origin
Natalie Portman
actorfilm actor
Academy Award-winning Israeli-American actress known for roles in films including Black Swan and the Star Wars prequel trilogy. She won the Best Actress Oscar in 2011 for her performance in Black Swan.
Miroslav Klose
association football coachassociation football player
German striker who became the all-time leading goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history with 16 goals across four tournaments (2002-2014). He later transitioned to coaching after retiring from his playing career.
Michael J. Fox
autobiographerblogger
Canadian-American actor best known for playing Marty McFly in the Back to the Future trilogy, who became a prominent advocate for Parkinson's disease research after his diagnosis.
Yusuf Raza Gilani
journalistpolitician
Pakistani politician who served as Prime Minister from 2008-2012, leading the first civilian government to complete its constitutional term after military rule.
Mamuka Bakhtadze
officialpolitician
Georgian politician who served as Prime Minister of Georgia from 2018 to 2019. He previously held the position of Finance Minister and was known for his economic reform initiatives.
Wesley Sneijder
association football player
Dutch attacking midfielder who was a key player for the Netherlands team that reached the 2010 World Cup final and won 134 international caps.
19th Century
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Lifespan
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Origin
Bertha von Suttner
scientist
Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Peace (1905)
Sir Henry Dale
scientist
Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (1936)
Carl Nielsen
autobiographerchoreographer
Composer who created six symphonies and the opera 'Maskarade,' considered the most important Danish composer and a founder of Danish musical nationalism.
Martha Waldron Janes
columnistminister
American minister, social reformer, columnist (1832–1913)
17th Century
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Lifespan
Notes
Origin
Leopold I, Holy Roman Emperor
composermonarch
Holy Roman Emperor (1658-1705), King of Hungary and Croatia and King of Bohemia (1640–1705)
Moritz Anton Cappeller
crystallographernaturalist
Swiss naturalist
13th Century
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Notes
Origin
Floris V, Count of Holland
monarch
Count of Holland from 1256 to 1296
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the most famous person born on June 9?
Natalie Portman, the actress known for films like Black Swan and the Star Wars prequel trilogy, is likely the most recognized celebrity born on June 9. Michael J. Fox, known for his role as Marty McFly in Back to the Future, is another celebrated figure born on this date.
Are there any famous athletes born on June 9?
Yes, Miroslav Klose, the German footballer and all-time leading scorer in FIFA World Cup history, was born on June 9, 1978. He scored 16 goals across four World Cup tournaments, helping Germany win the 2014 World Cup.
What famous politicians were born on June 9?
Yusuf Raza Gilani, who was Prime Minister of Pakistan from 2008 to 2012, was born on June 9, 1952. He was a member of the Pakistan Peoples Party and played a role in Pakistani politics during the early 2010s.