20 historically significant individuals born on May 24. May 24 marks the birth date of 13 notable individuals from various fields. Some of the most prominent include Bengali poet and activist Kazi Nazrul Islam (1899), Uruguayan football captain José Nasazzi (1901), Burmese military leader Ne Win (1911), American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan (1941), and Turkish economist and former Prime Minister Tansu Çiller (1946).
Total Born
20
Countries
14
Top Century
20th· 15
Top Field
scientist
3 individuals
Headline Figures
Birth Distribution by Century
20th (15)
12th C.20th C.
20th Century
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Mikhail Sholokhov
scientist
Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Literature (1965)
Sir J. Fraser Stoddart
scientist
Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Chemistry (2016)
Joseph Brodsky
scientist
Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Literature (1987)
Dimash Qudaibergen
composermulti-instrumentalist
Internationally acclaimed Kazakh singer known for his six-octave vocal range and performances across multiple genres including classical, pop, and traditional music.
Víctor Bernárdez
association football coachassociation football player
Honduran center-back who played over 150 MLS matches for San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United, winning the MLS Cup in 2003. He earned more than 70 caps for Honduras including at the 2014 World Cup.
Rebecca Kadaga
lawyerminister
Lawyer and politician who served as Speaker of Uganda's Parliament from 2011 to 2021, becoming the first woman to hold that position.
Ne Win
military leadermilitary officer
Military dictator who ruled Burma from 1962 to 1988, establishing an isolationist socialist state and suppressing political opposition for over two decades.
Myint Swe
military leadermilitary officer
Former military officer who served as Myanmar's Acting President in 2018 and briefly again during the 2021 military coup.
Ruslana Lyzhychko
actorcomposer
Pop singer and Eurovision Song Contest 2004 winner with 'Wild Dances,' later became a member of parliament and political activist.
José Nasazzi
association football coachassociation football player
Uruguayan defender who captained Uruguay to victory in the first World Cup in 1930 and is considered one of the greatest captains in football history.
Ilya Ilin
weightlifter
Kazakhstani weightlifter who won gold medals in the 94kg category at the 2012 London Olympics and multiple World Championships.
Bob Dylan
autobiographerdesigner
American singer-songwriter (born 1941)
Maia Sandu
economistpolitician
Moldovan economist and politician who has served as President of Moldova since 2020, advocating for European integration and anti-corruption reforms.
Tansu Çiller
diplomateconomist
Turkish economist and politician who served as Prime Minister from 1993 to 1996, becoming Turkey's first and only female head of government.
Abdulla Aripov
politician
Serves as the 4th Prime Minister of Uzbekistan since 2016, appointed by President Mirziyoyev. He previously held various ministerial positions in the Uzbek government.
19th Century
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Kazi Nazrul Islam
poetsinger
Bengali poet, musician and revolutionary writer known as the 'Rebel Poet' who became the national poet of Bangladesh. His works inspired the independence movement and he wrote over 4,000 songs and poems.
Jan Jarkowski
astronomercivil engineer
Polish, Russian astronomer (1844-1902)
18th Century
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Manuel Rodríguez Torices
journalistlawyer
Colombian politician
17th Century
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John Mayow
chemistphysician
British chemist and doctor
12th Century
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Jien
historianwaka poet
Japanese poet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the most famous person born on May 24?
Bob Dylan, the American singer-songwriter and Nobel Prize winner, is widely considered the most famous person born on May 24, 1941. His impact on music and culture has made him a celebrated artist.
Which political leaders were born on May 24?
Notable political leaders born on May 24 include Ne Win, who ruled Burma (Myanmar) from 1962 to 1988, and Tansu Çiller, Turkey's first female Prime Minister from 1993 to 1996.
Are there any poets or writers born on May 24?
Yes, Kazi Nazrul Islam, known as the 'Rebel Poet' of Bangladesh, was born on May 24, 1899. He is an important literary figure in Bengali literature and served as the national poet of Bangladesh.