Mikhail Tal
1936 – 1992Soviet-Latvian chess grandmaster who served as the eighth World Chess Champion from 1960 to 1961, renowned for his aggressive tactical style earning him the nickname 'The Magician from Riga'.
Famous Birthdays on November 9
7 notable people were born on November 9.
November 9 is the birth date of seven notable individuals from fields such as literature, martial arts, science, and chess. Noteworthy people born on this day include Paraguayan writer and poet Josefina Plá (1903), Taekwondo founder Choi Hong-hi (1918), Nobel Prize-winning author Imre Kertész (1929), legendary chess grandmaster Mikhail Tal (1936), and Nobel Prize-winning geneticist Jack Szostak (1952). Each has made important contributions to their area, showing achievements in the creative arts, sports, literature, competitive gaming, and scientific research.
20th Century7 people
Alessandro Del Piero
1974Italian footballer who played as an attacking midfielder and forward for Juventus from 1993 to 2012, winning eight Serie A titles and the 2006 World Cup with Italy.
Imre Kertész
1929 – 2016Hungarian novelist and Holocaust survivor who won the 2002 Nobel Prize in Literature for his semi-autobiographical works exploring the Nazi concentration camp experience.
Josefina Plá
1903 – 1999Spanish-born Paraguayan polymath who became one of Paraguay's most influential cultural figures, known for her poetry, sculpture, and historical writings.
Choi Hong-hi
1918 – 2002Korean army general who founded and developed the martial art of taekwondo, establishing it as an international sport and self-defense system.
Sabri Lamouchi
1971Former French midfielder turned manager who has coached clubs including Nottingham Forest and Al-Duhail. As a player, he earned 12 caps for the French national team.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the most famous person born on November 9?
Mikhail Tal, the Soviet chess grandmaster known as 'The Magician from Riga,' is perhaps the most recognized person born on November 9, 1936. He became the youngest World Chess Champion at age 23 and was known for his brilliant tactical play.
Are there any Nobel Prize winners born on November 9?
Yes, two Nobel Prize winners were born on November 9: Imre Kertész, born in 1929, won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2002 for his Holocaust writings. Jack Szostak, born in 1952, shared the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2009 for his work on telomeres.
What fields are people born on November 9 known for?
Notable people born on November 9 have excelled in literature, martial arts, chess, and scientific research. These include Josefina Plá and Imre Kertész in literature, Choi Hong-hi in martial arts, Mikhail Tal in chess, and Jack Szostak in scientific research.