17 notable people were born on September 26.
September 26 is the birth date of several influential people. Notably, Nobel Prize-winning poet and playwright T. S. Eliot was born in 1888. Philosopher Martin Heidegger followed in 1889. Pope Paul VI was born in 1897, and former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in 1932. Christian X of Denmark, born in 1870, reigned during both World Wars and was a symbol of Danish resistance during the Nazi occupation.
King of Denmark from 1912 to 1947 and King of Iceland from 1918 to 1944, who became a symbol of Danish resistance during the Nazi occupation of World War II. His daily horseback rides through Copenhagen during the occupation demonstrated defiance and boosted Danish morale.
German philosopher whose influential work "Being and Time" fundamentally shaped 20th-century continental philosophy and existentialism.
Pope from 1963 to 1978 who completed the Second Vatican Council and issued the encyclical Humanae Vitae, reaffirming Catholic teaching on contraception.
British-Australian singer and actress who achieved global fame with hits like "Physical" and starred in the musical film Grease (1978).
Economist who served as Prime Minister of India from 2004 to 2014 and is credited with liberalizing India's economy as Finance Minister in the 1990s. He was the first Sikh to hold the office of Prime Minister and recently passed away in December 2024.
Anti-apartheid activist and politician known as the 'Mother of the Nation' who was married to Nelson Mandela. She endured harassment, imprisonment, and internal exile while fighting apartheid but later faced controversy over alleged human rights violations.
Businessman and politician who served as Ukraine's fifth president from 2014 to 2019, known for implementing significant economic and military reforms.
Defensive midfielder who has played over 90 matches for Senegal's national team and competed in multiple Premier League seasons.
German midfielder who captained the national team and played for Bayern Munich and Chelsea, reaching three major tournament finals. He was known for his powerful shots and leadership qualities throughout his international career.
Portuguese winger known for his skill and flair, who played for Barcelona, Inter Milan, and Besiktas during his career.
Sister of Kim Jong-un and influential Deputy Department Director of the Workers' Party's Publicity Department, serving as a key diplomatic envoy and trusted advisor to the Supreme Leader.
Haitian diplomat and politician who served as Prime Minister of Haiti from 1995 to 1996 and held senior positions at the United Nations.
Attacking midfielder who captained Bolivia's national team and played professionally in MLS, considered one of Bolivia's greatest footballers of all time.
Austrian midfielder who represented Austria in international football and played for clubs including Werder Bremen and Red Bull Salzburg.
Estonian economist and politician who served as Prime Minister from 2014 to 2016, becoming the youngest head of government in the European Union at age 34.
Panamanian goalkeeper who earned over 100 caps for the national team and played professionally in multiple countries.