Famous Birthdays on May 10

Former KGB officer who served as President of Azerbaijan from 1993 to 2003, establishing the political dynasty continued by his son Ilham Aliyev.

Dutch striker who played for Ajax, Inter Milan, and Arsenal, widely regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time.

Filipino singer who gained international fame as Charice Pempengco before transitioning and becoming known as Jake Zyrus, performing on major American television shows.

Estonian agricultural scientist and politician who served as the third President of Estonia from 2001 to 2006, playing a key role in the country's transition to independence.

Military officer who ruled Bolivia as dictator from 1971-1978 and later served as democratically elected president from 1997-2001.

Jamaican-born sprinter who competed in seven Olympic Games from 1980 to 2004, winning nine medals. She later switched to represent Slovenia and continued competing into her 40s.

Eldest son of Kim Jong-il who was assassinated in 2017 at Kuala Lumpur International Airport after falling out of favor as heir apparent to the North Korean leadership.

Honduran left-back who made over 200 appearances for Celtic FC, winning multiple Scottish Premier League titles. He represented Honduras at the 2010 and 2014 World Cups.

Military officer who served as Prime Minister of Myanmar from 2004 until his death in 2007.

Prominent historian and journalist who wrote extensively on Azerbaijani history and politics, serving as a leading intellectual voice in post-Soviet Azerbaijan.

Cameroonian right-back who has played for West Bromwich Albion and Watford in the Premier League.

Russian-born cyclist who later represented Uzbekistan and won Olympic silver in road cycling at the 2012 London Games.

Professional basketball player who played 13 seasons in the NBA for teams including the Philadelphia 76ers and Sacramento Kings. Born in Haiti, he represented the country in international competition.

Professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for the Tunisian national team. He has been a key player in Tunisia's midfield and plays in European leagues.

Former professional footballer who played as a midfielder for clubs in Tunisia and France. He later became a businessman after retiring from football.

German statesman who served as Foreign Minister during the Weimar Republic and won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1926 for his efforts to reconcile Germany with its former enemies. He played a key role in Germany's admission to the League of Nations.