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Famous Birthdays on May 4

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16 historically significant individuals born on May 4. Several well-known individuals have May 4 as their birth date. Belgian actress Audrey Hepburn was born in 1929, former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak in 1928, Spanish footballer Cesc Fàbregas in 1987, and Irish-Ethiopian actress Ruth Negga in 1981. These figures come from fields such as entertainment, politics, and sports.

Total Born
16
Countries
13
Top Century
20th· 6
Top Field
association football player
3 individuals

Headline Figures

aircraft pilot
Hosni Mubarak

Hosni Mubarak

1928 – 2020

Egyptian President from 1981 to 2011 who maintained authoritarian rule for three decades before being ousted during the Arab Spring revolution.

actor
Ruth Negga

Ruth Negga

1981 – Present

Ethiopian-Irish actress nominated for an Academy Award for her role in the 2016 film 'Loving' and known for her work in 'Preacher.'

king
Henry I of France

Henry I of France

1008 – 1060

King of the Franks from 1031 to 1060 (1008–1060)

Birth Distribution by Century

20th (6)
19th (4)
11th C.21st C.

21st Century

1
Alan Kurdi
Alan Kurdi
refugee
Three-year-old who died from capsized boat August 2015

20th Century

6
Hosni Mubarak
Hosni Mubarak
aircraft pilotmilitary personnel
Egyptian President from 1981 to 2011 who maintained authoritarian rule for three decades before being ousted during the Arab Spring revolution.
Ruth Negga
Ruth Negga
actorstage actor
Ethiopian-Irish actress nominated for an Academy Award for her role in the 2016 film 'Loving' and known for her work in 'Preacher.'
Éric Djemba-Djemba
Éric Djemba-Djemba
association football player
Cameroonian midfielder who played for Manchester United and Aston Villa in the Premier League.
Audrey Hepburn
Audrey Hepburn
dancerfilm actor
British actress who became a Hollywood icon starring in films like "Breakfast at Tiffany's" and "My Fair Lady." She later served as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, focusing on humanitarian work in Africa and Latin America.
Cesc Fàbregas
Cesc Fàbregas
association football coachassociation football player
Spanish midfielder who captained Arsenal at age 21 and won the World Cup and European Championship with Spain, known for his exceptional passing ability and football intelligence.
Abdou Diallo
Abdou Diallo
association football player
Senegalese defender who plays as a centre-back for RB Leipzig and is a regular starter for the Senegal national team.

19th Century

4
János Vass
János Vass
juristminister
Hungarian jurist, politician (1873–1936)
Thorstein Hiortdahl
Thorstein Hiortdahl
chemistgeologist
Norwegian scientist (1839–1925)
Emilio Rodríguez Mendoza
Emilio Rodríguez Mendoza
journalistwriter
Chilean journalist
Theodor Rosetti
Theodor Rosetti
diplomatjournalist
Prime Minister of Romania (1837-1923)

18th Century

1
Jean-Charles de Borda
Jean-Charles de Borda
mathematicianmilitary engineer
French scientist, political advisor and sailor (1733-1799)

17th Century

2
Mihály Esterházy
Mihály Esterházy
chamberlainwriter
Hungarian chamberlain and writer (1671-1721)
Carlo Rainaldi
Carlo Rainaldi
architectcomposer
Italian architect (1611–1691)

12th Century

1
KY
Kyaswa
monarch
King of Burma

11th Century

1
Henry I of France
Henry I of France
king
King of the Franks from 1031 to 1060 (1008–1060)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the most famous person born on May 4?
Audrey Hepburn, born on May 4, 1929, is a renowned actress and humanitarian. She appeared in classic films such as "Breakfast at Tiffany's" and "Roman Holiday."
Are there any politicians born on May 4?
Hosni Mubarak, born on May 4, 1928, was the President of Egypt from 1981 to 2011 until his removal during the Arab Spring.
Which athletes were born on May 4?
Cesc Fàbregas, the Spanish footballer born in 1987, played for clubs like Arsenal, Barcelona, and Chelsea. Éric Djemba-Djemba, a Cameroonian footballer born in 1981, played for Manchester United and other teams.