Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
1956Iranian engineer and politician who served as the sixth President of Iran from 2005 to 2013, known for his populist rhetoric and controversial nuclear policies.
Famous Birthdays on October 28
11 notable people were born on October 28.
October 28 is the birth date of several prominent figures. Notable individuals born on this day include Brazilian football legend Garrincha (1933), Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates (1955), former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (1956), and Italian singer Eros Ramazzotti (1963). They come from areas such as sports, technology, politics, and entertainment.
20th Century11 people
Bill Gates
1955American businessman, investor, and philanthropist (born 1955)
Garrincha
1933 – 1983Brazilian winger who won World Cups in 1958 and 1962, forming a legendary partnership with Pelé. Despite physical disabilities in his legs, he became one of football's most skillful dribblers.
association football playerBrazil
Eros Ramazzotti
1963Italian singer-songwriter who became one of Europe's most successful pop artists, selling over 60 million records worldwide since the 1980s.
Milan Baroš
1981Czech striker who was the top scorer at Euro 2004 with five goals and played for clubs including Liverpool and Aston Villa during his career.
association football playerCzech Republic
Obafemi Martins
1984Nigerian striker known for his pace and goal-scoring ability in the Premier League and Serie A. He played for Newcastle United, Inter Milan, and represented Nigeria in multiple World Cups.
association football playerNigeria
Juan Orlando Hernández
1968Former president of Honduras (2014-2022) who was convicted in 2024 by a U.S. court on drug trafficking charges. He received a 45-year prison sentence for facilitating cocaine shipments to the United States.
drug traffickerHonduras
Youssef Msakni
1990Professional footballer who plays as a winger or attacking midfielder for the Tunisian national team. He has been one of Tunisia's key attacking players in international competitions.
association football playerTunisia
Esteban Alvarado
1989Costa Rican goalkeeper who represented the national team and played professionally in Major League Soccer for clubs including Real Salt Lake.
association football playerCosta Rica
Nadzeya Ostapchuk
1980Belarusian shot putter who won Olympic gold in 2012, though later stripped due to doping violations.
athletics competitorBelarus
Roza Rymbayeva
1957Soviet and Kazakhstani pop singer known as the 'Nightingale of Kazakhstan' who achieved widespread fame across the Soviet Union in the 1970s-80s.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the most famous person born on October 28?
Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft and one of the world's wealthiest individuals, was born on October 28, 1955. Other notable October 28 births include Brazilian soccer legend Garrincha and Italian singer Eros Ramazzotti.
What celebrities have birthdays on October 28?
Several celebrities share October 28 as their birthday, including Microsoft founder Bill Gates (1955), Italian pop star Eros Ramazzotti (1963), and Kazakhstani singer Roza Rymbayeva (1957). Brazilian football icon Garrincha was also born on this date in 1933.
Are there any world leaders born on October 28?
Yes, former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was born on October 28, 1956. He was Iran's president from 2005 to 2013 and is known for his controversial statements on international affairs.