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Famous Birthdays on September 20

16 notable people were born on September 20.

September 20 is the birth date of several notable individuals. Actress Sophia Loren was born in 1934, while Haitian revolutionary leader Jean-Jacques Dessalines was born in 1758. Japanese politician Tarō Asō was born in 1940, as was Afghan political leader Burhanuddin Rabbani. Nigerian military ruler Sani Abacha was born in 1943.

20th Century15 people

Eileen Chang

Eileen Chang

1920 – 1995

Chinese-born American essayist, novelist, and screenwriter

journalistnovelistscreenwriterUnited States
Henrik Larsson

Henrik Larsson

1971

Swedish footballer who scored over 240 career goals playing for clubs including Celtic and Barcelona, and represented Sweden in major tournaments.

association football coachassociation football playerfloorball playerSweden
Sophia Loren

Sophia Loren

1934

Italian actress who became an international film icon, winning an Academy Award for Best Actress for 'Two Women' (1961) and starring in classics like 'Marriage Italian Style.'

autobiographerbeauty pageant contestantfilm actorItaly

Sani Abacha

1943 – 1998

Nigerian military dictator who ruled from 1993 until his death in 1998. His regime was marked by severe human rights abuses and international isolation, including the execution of activist Ken Saro-Wiwa.

military personnelpoliticianNigeria
Tarō Asō

Tarō Asō

1940

Japanese politician who served as Prime Minister from 2008 to 2009 and Deputy Prime Minister multiple times, known for his business background and leadership of the Liberal Democratic Party.

diplomateconomistentrepreneurJapan
Victor Ponta

Victor Ponta

1972

Romanian politician and lawyer who served as Prime Minister of Romania from 2012 to 2015. He led the Social Democratic Party and was later convicted on corruption charges.

lawyerpoliticianprosecutorSerbia
Omar Abdulrahman

Omar Abdulrahman

1991

Attacking midfielder considered one of Asia's best players, who has represented the UAE national team in multiple AFC Asian Cups.

association football playerUnited Arab Emirates
Manuel Zelaya

Manuel Zelaya

1952

Honduran president from 2006 to 2009 who was removed from power in a military coup. He later returned from exile and founded the opposition LIBRE party.

politicianHonduras
Khabib Nurmagomedov

Khabib Nurmagomedov

1988

Undefeated UFC lightweight champion who retired with a 29-0 record after defeating Conor McGregor in 2018. The Dagestani fighter was known for his dominant grappling style and strict adherence to Islamic principles.

amateur wrestlerjudokamixed martial arts fighterRussia
Juan Pablo Montoya

Juan Pablo Montoya

1975

Racing driver who won the Indianapolis 500 twice and seven Formula One races during his career with Williams and McLaren.

Formula One driverracing automobile driverColombia
Burhanuddin Rabbani

Burhanuddin Rabbani

1940 – 2011

Afghan academic and politician who served as President of Afghanistan from 1992 to 2001 during the civil war period, leading the Northern Alliance against the Taliban.

pedagoguepoliticianuniversity teacherAfghanistan
Robert Koren

Robert Koren

1980

Former Slovenian midfielder who captained West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League and earned over 60 caps for Slovenia.

association football coachassociation football playerSlovenia

Hannibal Muammar Gaddafi

1975

Fifth son of Muammar Gaddafi known for his business ventures and international legal troubles before the 2011 revolution.

entrepreneurpoliticianLibya
Safura Alizadeh

Safura Alizadeh

1992

Pop singer who represented Azerbaijan at the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 with "When the Music Dies" and plays saxophone professionally.

saxophonistsingerAzerbaijan
Ghassan Massoud

Ghassan Massoud

1958

Acclaimed Syrian actor best known internationally for portraying Saladin in Ridley Scott's 'Kingdom of Heaven' (2005).

actorfilm actortelevision actorSyria

18th Century1 person

Jean-Jacques Dessalines

Jean-Jacques Dessalines

1758 – 1806

Former slave who led Haiti to independence and became its first ruler as Emperor Jacques I from 1804 to 1806. He was assassinated after declaring himself emperor and implementing harsh labor policies.

politicianHaiti

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the most famous person born on September 20?
Sophia Loren, the Italian actress and international film icon, is widely considered the most famous person born on September 20, 1934. She won an Academy Award for Best Actress and became one of the most recognizable stars in cinema history.
What political leaders were born on September 20?
Several political figures share this birthday, including Jean-Jacques Dessalines, Haiti's founding father and first emperor born in 1758, and Tarō Asō, former Prime Minister of Japan born in 1940. Nigerian military ruler Sani Abacha and Afghan politician Burhanuddin Rabbani were also born on this date in the 1940s.
Are there any historical figures born on September 20?
Yes, Jean-Jacques Dessalines, born September 20, 1758, is a significant historical figure from this date. He was a leader in the Haitian Revolution and became Haiti's first ruler after independence from France.