José Ortega y Gasset
1883 – 1955Spanish philosopher and essayist best known for his influential work "The Revolt of the Masses" and his analysis of modern society and culture.
Famous Birthdays on May 9
5 notable people were born on May 9.
May 9 is the birth date of several notable figures from various fields and centuries. On this day, Spanish philosopher José Ortega y Gasset was born in 1883, followed by Mexican actor Pedro Armendáriz in 1912 and Slovenian President Nataša Pirc Musar in 1968. This date is also the birthday of Bangladeshi cricketer Mushfiqur Rahim in 1987, and the late Marwan al-Shehhi in 1978.
19th Century1 person
20th Century4 people
Mushfiqur Rahim
1987Bangladeshi wicket-keeper batsman who captained the national cricket team and became the first Bangladeshi to score a double century in Test cricket.
cricketerBangladesh
Nataša Pirc Musar
1968Slovenian lawyer and former television presenter who became President of Slovenia in 2022, making her the country's first female head of state. She previously worked as a privacy and media law expert and hosted popular TV shows.
Pedro Armendáriz
1912 – 1963Mexican actor who starred in Hollywood films including The Treasure of the Sierra Madre and From Russia with Love before his death in 1963.
Marwan al-Shehhi
1978 – 2001One of the 19 hijackers in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, who piloted United Airlines Flight 175 into the World Trade Center's South Tower.
terroristUnited Arab Emirates
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the most famous person born on May 9?
José Ortega y Gasset, a Spanish philosopher born in 1883, is likely the most well-known figure born on May 9. His philosophical works have influenced modern thought across various disciplines.
Are there any celebrities born on May 9?
Yes, Pedro Armendáriz, a Mexican actor born in 1912, was a major film star who appeared in Hollywood westerns and worked with directors like John Ford. Nataša Pirc Musar, born in 1968, is a Slovenian lawyer who is currently the President of Slovenia.
What sports figures were born on May 9?
Mushfiqur Rahim, born in 1987, is a Bangladeshi cricketer who has been captain of the national team. He is one of Bangladesh's finest wicket-keeper batsmen in international cricket.