25 historically significant individuals born on March 29. March 29 is the birth date of several notable individuals from various areas such as politics, arts, sports, and journalism. Prominent figures born on this day include Estonian statesman Lennart Meri (1929), Greek composer Vangelis (1943), Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo (1944), Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Nick Ut (1951), and Cuban boxing champion Teófilo Stevenson (1952). These individuals have achieved notable success in their respective fields across multiple continents.
Total Born
25
Countries
19
Top Century
20th· 19
Top Field
scientist
4 individuals
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20th (19)
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John R. Vane
scientist
Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (1982)
Robert J. Shiller
scientist
Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences (2013)
Roger B. Myerson
scientist
Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences (2007)
Joseph H. Taylor Jr.
scientist
Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Physics (1993)
Teófilo Stevenson
boxerengineer
Cuban heavyweight boxer who won three consecutive Olympic gold medals in 1972, 1976, and 1980. He refused professional offers to remain amateur and is considered one of the greatest Olympic boxers ever.
Vangelis
composerfilm score composer
Greek electronic composer who created iconic film scores including 'Chariots of Fire' and 'Blade Runner.'
Lennart Meri
diplomatfilm director
Estonian writer, filmmaker, and politician who served as the second President of Estonia from 1992 to 2001, playing a crucial role in the country's post-Soviet reconstruction.
Nana Akufo-Addo
diplomatlawyer
Current President of Ghana since 2017 and former human rights lawyer who played a key role in the country's transition to democracy in the 1990s. He previously served as Attorney General and Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Elle Macpherson
entrepreneurfilm actor
Australian supermodel nicknamed 'The Body' who became one of the most recognizable faces of the 1980s and 1990s fashion industry.
Bola Ahmed Tinubu
accountantbusinessperson
Nigerian politician who served as Governor of Lagos State (1999-2007) and became President of Nigeria in 2023. He is credited with modernizing Lagos during his governorship.
Arnold Peralta
association football player
Honduran midfielder who played for clubs in Scotland and Honduras before his tragic death in 2015. He represented Honduras at the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Nick Ut
journalistphotographer
Vietnamese-American photojournalist who won the Pulitzer Prize for his iconic 1972 photograph of a napalm attack during the Vietnam War. He worked for the Associated Press for over three decades, covering major conflicts and events across Southeast Asia.
Lucy Lawless
actorfilm actor
New Zealand actress best known for her title role as the warrior princess in the television series Xena: Warrior Princess (1995-2001).
Hera Björk
singer
Icelandic singer who represented Iceland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2010 with the song 'Je ne sais quoi.' She has released several albums and is known for her pop and dance music.
Fernando Amorebieta
association football coachassociation football player
Venezuelan professional footballer who played as a defender for Athletic Bilbao and represented both Spain and Venezuela at international level.
Prince of Jordan and former Crown Prince (1999-2004), son of King Hussein and half-brother of King Abdullah II.
Ricardo Martinelli
entrepreneurpolitician
Panamanian businessman and politician who served as the 49th President of Panama from 2009 to 2014.
Rui Costa
association football player
Portuguese attacking midfielder who starred for Benfica, Fiorentina, and AC Milan, known for his technical skills and creativity during the 1990s and 2000s.
Mohamed Bouazizi
street vendor
Street vendor whose self-immolation in December 2010 sparked the Tunisian revolution and Arab Spring. His protest against police harassment became a symbol of resistance against authoritarian rule.
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Lou Henry Hoover
geologistpolitician
First Lady of the United States from 1929 to 1933
18th Century
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Pierre Joseph de Rivaz
historianinventor
Swiss historian and inventor
16th Century
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Benedetto Varchi
art historianhistorian
Italian humanist, historian and writer (1503-1565)
15th Century
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Diego García de Paredes
soldierwriter
Spanish soldier
Peter Blomevenna
theologianwriter
Carthusian writer
12th Century
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Ibn al-Farid
philosopherpoet
Sufi poet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the most famous person born on March 29?
Vangelis, the Greek composer known for film scores like Chariots of Fire and Blade Runner, is likely the most recognized person born on March 29, 1943. Other notable births on this date include Estonian President Lennart Meri and Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo.
Are there any world leaders born on March 29?
Yes, two presidents share this birthday. Lennart Meri, President of Estonia from 1992 to 2001, was born in 1929. Nana Akufo-Addo, Ghana's President since 2017, was born in 1944.
What famous photographer was born on March 29?
Nick Ut, the Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer known for his Vietnam War photograph of a young girl fleeing a napalm attack, was born on March 29, 1951. His photograph is remembered for its impact on public opinion about the Vietnam War.