Famous Birthdays on November 30

Filipino revolutionary leader who founded the Katipunan secret society that initiated the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule in 1896.

American author and humorist (1835–1910)

British Prime Minister who led the United Kingdom to victory in World War II and won the Nobel Prize in Literature for his historical writings. He served as Prime Minister twice and delivered iconic wartime speeches that rallied the British people.

Canadian author who created the beloved Anne of Green Gables series, becoming one of the most widely read children's writers worldwide.

Swedish inventor and industrialist who won the 1912 Nobel Prize in Physics for developing the automatic gas regulator used in lighthouse beacons.

Turkish Marxist poet and playwright whose epic poem 'Human Landscapes from My Country' is considered a masterpiece of 20th-century literature.

Serbian performance artist known for her physically and mentally demanding works that explore the relationship between artist and audience. Her notable works include 'The Artist Is Present' at MoMA in 2010.

American filmmaker, actor and comedian (born 1935)

Mexican actor and director internationally known for his roles in films like 'Y Tu Mamá También,' 'The Motorcycle Diaries,' and 'Babel.' He won a Golden Globe for his performance in the Amazon series 'Mozart in the Jungle.'

Canadian actress best known for her role as Kim Bauer on the television series "24".

Military commander and cousin of Saddam Hussein who earned the nickname 'Chemical Ali' for ordering chemical weapon attacks against Kurdish civilians. He was executed in 2010 for genocide and crimes against humanity.

Businessman and youngest elected president in Ecuador's history, taking office in 2023 at age 35 after winning on a platform of economic modernization.

Slovak footballer who plays as a winger and represented Slovakia in the 2010 World Cup and multiple European Championships.

Norwegian chess grandmaster who became World Chess Champion in 2013 and is widely considered one of the greatest chess players of all time.

Portuguese defender who played for Liverpool, Everton, and other top European clubs during the 1990s and 2000s.

Olympic triple jump champion who won gold at the 2012 London Olympics and set multiple national records in track and field athletics.

Farmer and weaver who held the Guinness World Record as the shortest adult man ever recorded at 54.6 cm (1 ft 9.5 in) tall. He gained international fame after his record was verified in 2012.

Career civil servant who has served as Prime Minister of Azerbaijan since 2019, previously holding various ministerial positions in economic development.