23 historically significant individuals born on September 15. September 15 is the birth date of several influential figures from various centuries and fields. Some notable individuals born on this day include Mexican president Porfirio Díaz (1830), U.S. President William Howard Taft (1857), mystery novelist Agatha Christie (1890), former Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (1942), and Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa (1942). These individuals have impacted their nations and made contributions to global culture.
Total Born
23
Countries
19
Top Century
20th· 13
Top Field
politician
4 individuals
Headline Figures
scientist
Murray Gell-Mann
1929 – 2019Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Physics (1969)
scientist
Robert E. Lucas Jr.
1937 – 2023Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences (1995)
economist
Wen Jiabao
1942 – PresentPremier of the People's Republic of China from 2003 to 2013, who led the country through the 2008 global financial crisis and major natural disasters. Trained as a geologist, he was known for his hands-on approach during crises and advocacy for the disadvantaged.
Birth Distribution by Century
20th (13)
18th (4)
15th C.20th C.
20th Century
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Murray Gell-Mann
scientist
Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Physics (1969)
Robert E. Lucas Jr.
scientist
Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences (1995)
Wen Jiabao
economistengineer
Premier of the People's Republic of China from 2003 to 2013, who led the country through the 2008 global financial crisis and major natural disasters. Trained as a geologist, he was known for his hands-on approach during crises and advocacy for the disadvantaged.
Eiður Guðjohnsen
association football coachassociation football player
Icelandic footballer who played as a striker for major clubs including Barcelona, Chelsea, and Bolton Wanderers during his career from 1995 to 2019. He scored 26 goals in 88 appearances for the Iceland national team.
Carlos Ruiz
association football playerfutsal player
Professional footballer and striker who became Guatemala's all-time leading goal scorer, playing for clubs in MLS and Liga MX.
Aly Cissokho
association football player
French left-back who has played for clubs including Liverpool, Valencia, and Olympiacos throughout his career in European football.
Yoweri Museveni
military personnelminister
Former guerrilla leader who became President of Uganda in 1986 after overthrowing Milton Obote's government, making him one of Africa's longest-serving leaders.
Emmerson Mnangagwa
ministerpolitician
Current President of Zimbabwe since 2017, nicknamed 'The Crocodile,' who came to power after leading the coup that ousted Robert Mugabe.
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
cookjournalist
Nigerian novelist internationally acclaimed for 'Half of a Yellow Sun' (2006) and 'Americanah' (2013). Her TED talk 'We Should All Be Feminists' brought global attention to contemporary African feminism.
Jolin Tsai
actorbusinessperson
Known as the "Queen of C-Pop," Jolin Tsai is one of Asia's best-selling artists with over 25 million records sold worldwide. She has won numerous Golden Melody Awards and is recognized for her elaborate music videos and live performances.
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Muqrin bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud
aircraft pilotminister
Former Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia for four months in 2015 and former intelligence chief who previously served as a military pilot.
Khalid Eisa
association football player
Goalkeeper for the UAE national team and Al Ain FC, known for his performances in the AFC Asian Cup and FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
Robert Fico
politician
Slovak politician serving as Prime Minister of Slovakia since 2023, having previously held the position from 2006-2010 and 2012-2018. He leads the Direction – Social Democracy party and has been a dominant figure in Slovak politics for over two decades.
19th Century
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Porfirio Díaz
military personnelpolitician
President of Mexico (1830–1915)
Agatha Christie
crime fiction writernovelist
English mystery writer who created the detective characters Hercule Poirot and Miss Jane Marple. She is the best-selling novelist of all time, with her works including Murder on the Orient Express and And Then There Were None.
William Howard Taft
pedagoguepolitician
27th President of the United States from 1909 to 1913 (1857–1930)
18th Century
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Guillaume Henri Dufour
cartographercivil engineer
Swiss army officer, bridge engineer and topographer (1787-1875)
Jean Sylvain Bailly
astronomermathematician
French astronomer, mathematician, freemason, and political leader (1736-1793)
Guillaume-François Rouelle
chemistpharmacist
French chemist (1703-1770)
György Aranka
poetpoet lawyer
Hungarian writer (1737-1817)
17th Century
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Vakhtang VI of Kartli
historianpoet
King of Kartli
15th Century
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Sebastiano Serlio
architectdesigner
Italian architect and painter (1475-1554)
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Lê Hiến Tông
monarch
Vietnamese king
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the most famous person born on September 15?
Agatha Christie, born on September 15, 1890, is considered the most famous person born on this date. She is the best-selling mystery writer of all time and created iconic characters like Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple.
What US President was born on September 15?
William Howard Taft, the 27th President of the United States, was born on September 15, 1857. He served as president from 1909 to 1913 and later became Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
Are there any world leaders born on September 15?
Porfirio Díaz, Wen Jiabao, and Emmerson Mnangagwa were born on September 15. Díaz was President of Mexico, Jiabao served as Premier of China, and Mnangagwa is the current President of Zimbabwe.