Ninoy Aquino
1932 – 1983Philippine senator and opposition leader whose assassination in 1983 catalyzed the movement that eventually overthrew the Marcos dictatorship.
Famous Birthdays on November 27
15 notable people were born on November 27.
November 27 is the birth date for several notable historical individuals. Georg Forster, a German naturalist born in 1754, Juho Kusti Paasikivi, the Finnish president born in 1870, and Kōnosuke Matsushita, a Japanese industrialist born in 1894, all share this date. Also, Nobel Prize-winning Norwegian-American chemist Lars Onsager was born in 1903, and Filipino political leader Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr. in 1932. These five are among fifteen prominent figures associated with November 27.
20th Century12 people
Bruce Lee
1940 – 1973Hong Kong–American martial artist and actor (1940–1973)
Han Kang
1970South Korean novelist who won the 2016 Man Booker International Prize for her novel "The Vegetarian" and received the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature.
Aleksandr Kerzhakov
1982Russian striker who played for Zenit Saint Petersburg and the national team, becoming Russia's all-time leading goalscorer with 30 goals. He later transitioned to coaching after retiring in 2016.
Yulia Tymoshenko
1960Prominent opposition leader who served twice as Prime Minister of Ukraine and was a key figure in the Orange Revolution.
Bruno Alves
1981Portuguese center-back who earned over 90 caps for Portugal and played in four World Cups and four European Championships.
association football playerPortugal
Lars Onsager
1903 – 1976American physical chemist and theoretical physicist (1903-1976)
Sanna Nielsen
1984Swedish pop singer and television presenter who has competed in Melodifestivalen multiple times and represented Sweden at Eurovision 2014.
Rachida Dati
1965French politician and former magistrate who served as Minister of Justice from 2007-2009 and has been Mayor of the 7th arrondissement of Paris since 2008.
politicianFrance
Ivars Godmanis
1951Latvian physicist who became the country's first Prime Minister after independence in 1990 and served again from 2007-2009.
Retno Marsudi
1962Indonesian Foreign Minister since 2014 and career diplomat who became the first woman to hold this position in Indonesian history.
Johan Venegas
1988Winger who represented Costa Rica at the 2014 World Cup and has earned over 80 international caps. He has played for clubs in Costa Rica, Mexico, and MLS.
association football playerCosta Rica
18th Century1 person
Georg Forster
1754 – 1794German naturalist and explorer who sailed with Captain James Cook on his second voyage around the world (1772-1775). He wrote influential travel accounts and later became involved in the revolutionary movements of his era.
19th Century2 people
Kōnosuke Matsushita
1894 – 1989Japanese industrialist who founded Matsushita Electric Industrial Company (now Panasonic Corporation) and built it into one of the world's largest electronics manufacturers.
Juho Kusti Paasikivi
1870 – 1956Finnish statesman who served as the seventh President of Finland from 1946 to 1956, leading the country's post-World War II reconstruction. He previously served as Prime Minister and played a key role in Finland's foreign policy toward the Soviet Union.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the most famous person born on November 27?
Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr., a Filipino politician and opposition leader, is likely the most internationally recognized person born on November 27. He was assassinated in 1983, and his death led to the People Power Revolution, which resulted in the downfall of Ferdinand Marcos.
Are there any Nobel Prize winners born on November 27?
Yes, Lars Onsager, born on November 27, 1903, won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1968 for his work on irreversible thermodynamic processes. He contributed significantly to theoretical chemistry and statistical mechanics.
Which business leaders were born on November 27?
Kōnosuke Matsushita, born on November 27, 1894, founded the Matsushita Electric Industrial Company, now known as Panasonic Corporation. He was one of Japan's most influential entrepreneurs and business philosophers.