14 notable people were born on March 11.
March 11 is the birth date of several influential historical figures. Bodawpaya, who ruled Burma from 1745, and Frederik IX of Denmark, born in 1899, both share this date. Nobel Prize-winning physicist Nicolaas Bloembergen was born in 1920, Malaysian Prime Minister Abdul Razak Hussein in 1922, and Bolivian politician Wálter Guevara in 1912. These individuals have made contributions in leadership, science, and governance across different periods and regions.
British author who created "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy," a comedy science fiction series that began as a radio show and expanded into novels, television, and film. He was known for his wit and satirical take on modern life and technology.
Dutch-American physicist who shared the 1981 Nobel Prize in Physics for his contributions to laser spectroscopy and nonlinear optics.
Malaysia's 2nd Prime Minister (1970-1976) who introduced the New Economic Policy to address racial inequality and died in office at age 53.
Portuguese left-back who played for Real Madrid and Benfica, earning 52 caps for the Portugal national team.
Media mogul who built News Corporation into a global empire controlling major newspapers, television networks, and film studios across multiple continents.
Current President of the United Arab Emirates since 2022 and ruler of Abu Dhabi, previously served as Crown Prince for over a decade.
Mongolian-born Japanese sumo wrestler who holds the all-time record for most top-division championships with 45 titles and is considered one of the greatest yokozuna in sumo history.
Bolivian diplomat and writer who served as interim President of Bolivia for three months in 1979 and was a founding member of the Revolutionary Nationalist Movement (MNR).
Ghazi Mashal Ajil al-Yawer served as interim President of Iraq from 2004 to 2005 following the end of the Coalition Provisional Authority.
Thirteenth Vice President of Indonesia since 2019 and prominent Islamic scholar who previously served as chairman of the Indonesian Ulema Council.
Singer-songwriter who represented Azerbaijan at Eurovision 2019 with "Truth" and is known for his contemporary pop ballads and guitar performances.
Mongolian judoka who competed internationally in the women's heavyweight division during the 2010s.
King of Denmark from 1947 to 1972, who was also an accomplished conductor and musician, leading the Danish Radio Symphony Orchestra. He modernized the Danish monarchy and was the father of current Queen Margrethe II.
Sixth king of the Konbaung Dynasty who expanded Burmese territory and commissioned numerous pagodas, including the Mingun Pahtodawgyi.