17 historically significant individuals born on November 10. November 10 is the birth date of several notable individuals from various fields, including politics, music, and military innovation. Prominent figures born on this day include Guatemalan president Jorge Ubico (1878), AK-47 inventor Mikhail Kalashnikov (1919), and film composer Ennio Morricone (1928). This date also marks the births of Bolivian president Enrique Hertzog (1897) and Dominican Republic president Danilo Medina (1951).
Total Born
17
Countries
17
Top Century
20th· 10
Top Field
politician
4 individuals
Headline Figures
scientist
Ernst Otto Fischer
1918 – 2007Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Chemistry (1973)
scientist
Robert F. Engle III
1942 – PresentNobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences (2003)
film score composer
Ennio Morricone
1928 – 2020Italian composer who created over 400 film scores including The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, revolutionizing movie music with his distinctive orchestral arrangements.
Birth Distribution by Century
20th (10)
19th (6)
16th C.20th C.
20th Century
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Ernst Otto Fischer
scientist
Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Chemistry (1973)
Robert F. Engle III
scientist
Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences (2003)
Ennio Morricone
film score composermusic arranger
Italian composer who created over 400 film scores including The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, revolutionizing movie music with his distinctive orchestral arrangements.
Magnús Scheving
actoraerobic gymnast
Icelandic athlete and actor who created and starred as Sportacus in the children's television series LazyTown, promoting healthy living and exercise. He was also a champion aerobic gymnast and entrepreneur who developed the show's concept.
Samuel Wanjiru
athletics competitorlong-distance runner
Kenyan marathon runner who won Olympic gold at the 2008 Beijing Olympics in a then-Olympic record time of 2:06:32.
Riazuddin
academicphilosopher
Pakistani nuclear physicist (1930–2013)
Danilo Medina
economistpolitician
President of the Dominican Republic from 2012 to 2020, known for his focus on economic development and infrastructure projects.
Mikhail Kalashnikov
design engineer
Soviet weapons designer who created the AK-47 assault rifle, one of the most widely used firearms in military history.
João Félix
association football player
Portuguese forward who became one of the most expensive transfers in football history when he moved from Benfica to Atlético Madrid for €126 million in 2019.
Victor Kiplangat
athletics competitorpolice officer
Ugandan marathon runner who won gold at the 2022 World Athletics Championships in Eugene and the 2022 Commonwealth Games. He serves as a police officer while competing internationally in long-distance running events.
19th Century
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Jorge Ubico
military officerpolitician
Military dictator who ruled Guatemala from 1931 to 1944, establishing an authoritarian regime that suppressed political opposition and labor movements.
José Hernández
journalistmerchant
Argentine writer (1834-1886)
Julius Vuylsteke
booksellerlawyer
Belgian lawyer, bookseller, politician, writer and poet (1836-1903)
Sachchidananda Sinha
authorbarrister
Indian politician
James Beaty, Jr.
lawyerpolitician
Canadian politician (1831-1899)
Enrique Hertzog
diplomatpolitician
Bolivian diplomat who served as President of Bolivia from 1947 to 1949 and previously held various diplomatic posts.
16th Century
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Laurentius Paulinus Gothus
astronomerLutheran pastor
Swedish astronomer and archbishop (1565-1646)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the most famous person born on November 10?
Ennio Morricone, the Italian composer born on November 10, 1928, is likely the most internationally recognized figure from this date. He created memorable film scores for movies like 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly' and won an Academy Award for his work.
What famous inventor was born on November 10?
Mikhail Kalashnikov, the Russian weapons designer who created the AK-47 assault rifle, was born on November 10, 1919. His automatic rifle became one of the most widely used weapons in military history.
Are there any political leaders born on November 10?
Yes, political figures born on November 10 include Jorge Ubico (Guatemalan dictator, 1878), Enrique Hertzog (Bolivian president, 1897), and Danilo Medina (Dominican Republic president, 1951). These leaders were influential in Latin American politics during their respective eras.