14 notable people were born on September 21.
September 21 is the birth date of several notable individuals throughout history. Noteworthy figures born on this day include Dutch physicist Heike Kamerlingh Onnes (1853), known for his Nobel Prize-winning work on superconductivity, British author H. G. Wells (1866), Ghana's first president Kwame Nkrumah (1909), North Korean politician Kim Yong-ju (1920), and Canadian singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen (1934). Their contributions are seen in science, literature, politics, and music.
English author who pioneered the science fiction genre with novels including The Time Machine, The War of the Worlds, and The Invisible Man. He also wrote social commentary works and predicted many technological developments including atomic warfare and space travel.
Dutch physicist who discovered superconductivity and superfluidity in liquid helium, winning the 1913 Nobel Prize in Physics.
Influential Canadian singer-songwriter and poet known for songs like "Hallelujah" and "Suzanne", blending folk music with profound literary imagery.
Ghana's first Prime Minister and President who led the country to independence from British colonial rule in 1957. He was a prominent Pan-Africanist who championed African unity and socialism before being overthrown in a 1966 coup.
Mayor of Moscow from 1992-2010 who transformed the city's infrastructure and was credited with modernizing Russia's capital. He was dismissed by President Medvedev amid corruption allegations and later went into exile.
Mandarin-speaking diplomat who served as Australia's 26th Prime Minister twice, first from 2007-2010 and briefly in 2013.
Japanese politician who served as Prime Minister during two periods, becoming Japan's longest-serving post-war prime minister before his assassination in 2022.
Leading Bollywood actress from the famous Kapoor film family who has starred in hits like 'Jab We Met' and 'Tanu Weds Manu'. She is married to actor Saif Ali Khan and is known for her versatile acting and fashion sense.
Slovenian professional cyclist who won the Tour de France in 2020 and 2021, becoming the second-youngest winner in the race's modern era. He rides for UAE Team Emirates and is known for his climbing ability and aggressive racing style.
Contemporary Nepalese poet and cultural figure known for his multilingual literary works and translations. He has published over 40 books and received numerous national and international literary awards.
Pakistani politician who serves as Chairman of the Pakistan People's Party and held the position of Foreign Minister from 2022-2023, continuing his family's political legacy.
Latvian diplomat and politician who has served as President of Latvia since 2023, previously serving as Minister of Foreign Affairs for over a decade.
Nechirvan Barzani is the President of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq since 2019 and a leading figure in the Kurdistan Democratic Party.
North Korean politician and younger brother of founder Kim Il-sung who held various senior positions in the Workers' Party. He was once considered a potential successor but was later sidelined.