19 historically significant individuals born on November 5. November 5 is the birth date of 12 notable individuals in history across various fields. Some of the most prominent figures born on this date include British geneticist J.B.S. Haldane (1892), environmental activist Vandana Shiva (1952), Ukrainian footballer Oleh Blokhin (1952), and Canadian rock musician Bryan Adams (1959). Each of these individuals has contributed to their respective domains, marking November 5 as a date linked with influential personalities in different disciplines.
Total Born
19
Countries
14
Top Century
20th· 13
Top Field
association football player
5 individuals
Headline Figures
scientist
Paul Sabatier
1854 – 1941Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Chemistry (1912)
scientist
William D. Phillips
1948 – PresentNobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Physics (1997)
biochemist
J.B.S. Haldane
1892 – 1964British-Indian geneticist and evolutionary biologist who made pioneering contributions to population genetics and mathematical biology. He was one of the founders of the modern evolutionary synthesis.
Birth Distribution by Century
20th (13)
19th (4)
9th C.20th C.
20th Century
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William D. Phillips
scientist
Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Physics (1997)
Vandana Shiva
ecofeministenvironmentalist
Indian scholar and environmental activist who founded Navdanya, a movement promoting biodiversity conservation and farmers' rights, and advocates against corporate globalization.
Bryan Adams
fashion photographerhuman rights defender
Canadian rock musician and photographer known for hits like "Summer of '69" and "(Everything I Do) I Do It for You".
Virat Kohli
cricketer
Indian cricket captain and batsman widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. He holds numerous batting records and has led India to multiple international victories.
Kasper Schmeichel
association football player
Danish goalkeeper who plays for Celtic and the Denmark national team, following in the footsteps of his father Peter Schmeichel. He has won league titles in England with Leicester City and was Denmark's first-choice keeper during their semi-final run at Euro 2021.
Abedi Pele
association football coachassociation football player
Legendary Ghanaian attacking midfielder widely considered one of Africa's greatest footballers, who won the African Player of the Year award three consecutive times (1991-1993). He played for Marseille and is the father of André and Jordan Ayew.
Eliud Kipchoge
athletics competitorlong-distance runner
Kenyan marathon runner who holds the official world record (2:01:09) and became the first person to run a marathon under two hours in a controlled event.
David Suazo
association football coachassociation football player
Honduran striker who scored over 100 goals in Serie A, primarily with Cagliari and Inter Milan. He became Honduras' all-time leading scorer with 22 international goals.
Raphael Mechoulam
chemistphysician
Israeli chemist
Luis Garrido
association football player
Honduran midfielder who has played in the domestic league system and competed for Honduras in regional international competitions.
Oleh Blokhin
association football coachassociation football player
Soviet football legend and Ballon d'Or winner in 1975, later coached Dynamo Kyiv and the Ukrainian national team to major tournament success.
Famke Janssen
film actorfilm director
Dutch actress known for her roles as Jean Grey in the X-Men film series and Bond girl Xenia Onatopp in GoldenEye.
Nigmatilla Yuldashev
lawyermagistrate
Prominent lawyer and politician who has served in various judicial and governmental roles in Uzbekistan. He has been involved in legal reforms and constitutional matters.
19th Century
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Paul Sabatier
scientist
Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Chemistry (1912)
J.B.S. Haldane
biochemistgeneticist
British-Indian geneticist and evolutionary biologist who made pioneering contributions to population genetics and mathematical biology. He was one of the founders of the modern evolutionary synthesis.
Ruy Barbosa
diplomatjudge
Brazilian politician, writer and jurist (1849-1923)
Edgar Dewdney
civil engineerland surveyor
Canadian politician (1835-1916)
18th Century
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John Richardson
biologistbotanical collector
Scottish naval surgeon, naturalist and arctic explorer (1787–1865)
9th Century
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Louis the Stammerer
monarch
King of West Francia from 877 to 879
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the most famous person born on November 5?
Bryan Adams, the Canadian rock singer and songwriter known for hits like 'Summer of '69' and '(Everything I Do) I Do It for You,' is likely the most internationally recognized person born on November 5, 1959. Other figures include environmental activist Vandana Shiva and Ukrainian footballer Oleh Blokhin.
What celebrities have November 5 birthdays?
Bryan Adams, the Grammy-nominated rock musician, was born on November 5, 1959. Ukrainian football legend Oleh Blokhin, who won the Ballon d'Or in 1975, also has this birthday, born in 1952.
Are there any scientists born on November 5?
J.B.S. Haldane, the British geneticist and evolutionary biologist, was born on November 5, 1892. Environmental scientist and activist Vandana Shiva was also born on this date in 1952.