Famous Birthdays on March 27

Military leader who completed the unification of Japan and attempted invasions of Korea, rising from peasant origins to become the country's supreme ruler.

German-American architect who pioneered the International Style with his 'less is more' philosophy. His steel and glass buildings like the Seagram Building in New York defined modern skyscraper design.

German novelist and essayist best known for his novel 'Der Untertan' and his critique of German authoritarianism. He was the elder brother of Nobel Prize winner Thomas Mann and spent his later years in exile from Nazi Germany.

Estonian poet considered one of the most important literary figures of 20th-century Estonia, known for her modernist poetry and translations of world literature.

Cellist and conductor considered one of the greatest musicians of the 20th century who championed contemporary composers like Prokofiev and Shostakovich. He later became music director of the National Symphony Orchestra in Washington, D.C.

Thai-born member of the K-pop girl group BLACKPINK, one of the most successful international music acts from South Korea.

Award-winning Mandopop singer-songwriter who has released over 10 studio albums and won multiple Golden Melody Awards. He is known for composing and performing ballads that have topped charts across Asia.

Spanish conservative politician who served as Prime Minister from 2011 to 2018, leading the country through economic recovery following the 2008 financial crisis.

Dominican-American author best known for her novel 'How the García Girls Lost Their Accents' (1991), which explores the immigrant experience of Dominican families in the United States. She has written numerous novels, poetry collections, and children's books that often focus on themes of cultural identity and displacement.

German goalkeeper who captained Germany to World Cup victory in 2014 and has been Bayern Munich's first-choice keeper since 2011, widely regarded as one of the best goalkeepers of his generation.

Cameroonian center-back who has earned over 70 caps for his national team and played in multiple Africa Cup of Nations tournaments. He spent significant portions of his career with Marseille and Torino.

Japanese right-back who earned 74 caps for Japan and played professionally in Germany's Bundesliga for FC Schalke 04 and other European clubs.

Russian pop singer who represented Russia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2015, finishing second with 'A Million Voices'. She is the daughter of Soviet singer Iosif Kobzon.

Croatian author and literary critic known for her novels exploring post-Yugoslav identity and winner of multiple international literary awards.

Japan's longest-serving Prime Minister (1964-1972) who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1974 for his nuclear non-proliferation efforts.

Slovak politician who served as the 3rd President of Slovakia from 2004 to 2014. He previously held various government positions including Speaker of the National Council.

Belarusian biathlete who won Olympic bronze in 2018 and multiple World Championship medals in her career.