Velupillai Prabhakaran
1954 – 2009Founded and led the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) for over three decades, waging a separatist war for an independent Tamil state until his death in 2009.
Famous Birthdays on November 26
10 notable people were born on November 26.
November 26 is the birth date of several influential individuals from various fields and eras. Notably, linguist Ferdinand de Saussure, born in 1857, revolutionized the study of language. Playwright Eugène Ionesco, born in 1909, played a key role in the Theatre of the Absurd. Singer Tina Turner, born in 1939, became known as the "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll." This date also marks the births of Honduran President Ramón Villeda Morales, born in 1909, and Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, born in 1939.
20th Century9 people
Tina Turner
1939 – 2023American-born Swiss singer and songwriter (1939–2023)
Elizabeth Blackburn
1948Nobel Prize-winning molecular biologist who discovered telomerase, the enzyme that protects chromosomes and plays a key role in aging and cancer.
Abdullah Ahmad Badawi
1939 – 2025Malaysia's 5th Prime Minister (2003-2009) known for his anti-corruption initiatives and moderate Islamic policies, who passed away in January 2025.
Eugène Ionesco
1909 – 1994Romanian-French playwright who founded the Theatre of the Absurd movement with groundbreaking works like 'The Bald Soprano' and 'Rhinoceros'.
Garcelle Beauvais
1966Haitian-American actress and model known for roles in 'The Jamie Foxx Show' and as a cast member on 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.' She has also appeared in numerous films and television series.
Armando Cooper
1987Panamanian midfielder who has represented his country in international competitions and played professionally in North America.
association football playerPanama
Ramón Villeda Morales
1909 – 1971Honduran physician and politician who served as President from 1957 to 1963, known for implementing significant social and economic reforms.
politicianHonduras
Bavuudorjiin Baasankhüü
1999Mongolian judoka who competes in the men's heavyweight division and has represented Mongolia in international competitions.
judokaMongolia
19th Century1 person
Ferdinand de Saussure
1857 – 1913Linguist whose Course in General Linguistics established the foundations of modern structural linguistics and semiotics.
linguistSwitzerland
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the most famous person born on November 26?
Tina Turner, the American singer known as the 'Queen of Rock and Roll,' is likely the most famous person born on November 26, 1939. She gained global fame with hits like 'What's Love Got to Do with It' and 'Proud Mary.'
What celebrities were born on November 26?
Notable celebrities born on November 26 include Tina Turner (1939), the rock and soul singer, and playwright Eugène Ionesco (1909), known for his work in the Theater of the Absurd. Other figures include linguist Ferdinand de Saussure (1857) and Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi (1939).
Are there any politicians born on November 26?
Yes, several politicians were born on November 26, including Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, who was Malaysia's Prime Minister from 2003 to 2009, and Ramón Villeda Morales, President of Honduras from 1957 to 1963. They were born in 1939 and 1909 respectively.