Famous Birthdays on September 12

Polish science fiction author best known for novels like 'Solaris' and 'The Cyberiad' that explore philosophical questions about technology, consciousness, and alien intelligence.

Lebanese-American author and former options trader best known for his books 'The Black Swan' and 'Antifragile,' which explore uncertainty and risk in complex systems.

French pop icon known for theatrical performances and hit albums like "Désenchantée," selling over 30 million records worldwide.

German film composer who has scored over 150 films including 'The Lion King,' 'Gladiator,' and 'Inception'. He has won two Academy Awards and revolutionized film music with his electronic-orchestral fusion style.

Bangladeshi-American engineer and blogger who founded the Mukto-Mona rationalist blog promoting secular humanism and science. He was hacked to death in Dhaka in 2015 by Islamic extremists for his atheist writings.

Iranian-American engineer and entrepreneur who became the first female private space explorer and first Iranian in space aboard a Soyuz mission to the International Space Station in 2006.

American comedian, actor, and filmmaker (born 1967)

Professional tennis player who reached a career-high singles ranking of No. 25 and won multiple WTA titles during her career.

Japanese left-back who played for Inter Milan and Galatasaray during a successful European career. He earned over 150 caps for Japan, making him one of their most capped players.

Japanese chemist (1930 - )

Bosnia's most acclaimed pop singer and composer, known for hits like 'Godinama' and representing Bosnia at Eurovision 1999.

Long-distance runner who holds the world records in both the 5,000 meters and 10,000 meters, and won Olympic gold in the 5,000m at Tokyo 2021.

Kurdish politician who served as President of Iraq from 2018 to 2022 and previously held senior positions in the Kurdistan Regional Government. He played a significant role in Iraqi Kurdish politics for over two decades.

Left-back who represented Costa Rica in the 2010 and 2014 World Cups, helping the team reach the quarterfinals in Brazil. He played professionally in Europe and MLS.

Former Uzbekistan national team footballer who played as a defender and later transitioned to coaching. He represented his country in international competitions during the 1990s and 2000s.

French nuclear physicist who shared the 1935 Nobel Prize in Chemistry with her husband for discovering artificial radioactivity, continuing her mother Marie Curie's legacy.