22 historically significant individuals born on September 28. September 28 marks the birth of many notable figures in entertainment, politics, and music. Philippine President Diosdado Macapagal was born in 1910. The world welcomed acclaimed actors Peter Finch in 1916 and Marcello Mastroianni in 1924. Legendary Indian playback singer Lata Mangeshkar was born in 1929, followed by Chilean folk singer Víctor Jara in 1932. These individuals made significant contributions across various domains over multiple decades and continents.
Total Born
22
Countries
17
Top Century
20th· 16
Top Field
politician
5 individuals
Headline Figures
scientist
Henri Moissan
1852 – 1907Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Chemistry (1906)
actor
Víctor Jara
1932 – 1973Folk singer and political activist whose songs became anthems of social justice before he was tortured and killed during Pinochet's 1973 coup. His murder made him a symbol of resistance against oppression.
animal protectionist
Brigitte Bardot
1934 – 2025French actress who became an international sex symbol in the 1950s and later devoted her life to animal rights activism.
Birth Distribution by Century
20th (16)
15th C.21st C.
21st Century
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Isack Hadjar
Formula One driverracing driver
French-Algerian racing driver competing in Formula 2 and member of the Red Bull Junior Team.
20th Century
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Víctor Jara
actorcultural manager
Folk singer and political activist whose songs became anthems of social justice before he was tortured and killed during Pinochet's 1973 coup. His murder made him a symbol of resistance against oppression.
Brigitte Bardot
animal protectionistanimal rights advocate
French actress who became an international sex symbol in the 1950s and later devoted her life to animal rights activism.
Lata Mangeshkar
film actorfilm producer
Legendary playback singer known as the 'Nightingale of India' who recorded songs in over 30 languages and received the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honor.
Sheikh Hasina
politicianwriter
Bangladeshi politician who served as Prime Minister for 15 years across two periods (1996-2001, 2009-2024) and is the daughter of Bangladesh's founding leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
Luis Arce
economistpolitician
Economist and current President of Bolivia since 2020, previously served as Minister of Economy and Public Finance under Evo Morales from 2006 to 2017.
Miloš Zeman
economistpolitician
Czech economist and politician who served as the third president of the Czech Republic from 2013 to 2023, known for his controversial populist rhetoric and pro-Russian stance.
Andrés Guardado
association football player
Mexican midfielder who has earned over 180 caps for the national team, making him one of Mexico's most capped players. He has played in multiple World Cups and had successful club careers in Spain and Mexico.
Marin Čilić
tennis player
Croatian professional tennis player who won the 2014 US Open and reached a career-high ranking of World No. 3.
Marcello Mastroianni
actorfilm actor
Italian actor who became an international icon starring in Federico Fellini's films, particularly La Dolce Vita, embodying sophisticated European cinema.
Mika Häkkinen
Formula One driverracing automobile driver
Finnish Formula One driver who won two World Drivers' Championships (1998, 1999) with McLaren, known for his precision and consistency. He was nicknamed 'The Flying Finn' during his successful career in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Fatema Mernissi
essayistfeminist
Internationally renowned Moroccan feminist sociologist and writer who authored influential works on women's rights in Islamic societies. Her book 'Beyond the Veil' became a seminal text in Islamic feminism and gender studies.
Peter Finch
actorfilm actor
British-Australian actor who won the Academy Award for Best Actor posthumously for his role in Network (1976).
Sylvia Kristel
autobiographererotic photography model
Dutch actress best known for her starring role in the erotic film series Emmanuelle, which made her an international icon in the 1970s.
Diosdado Macapagal
economistpolitician
President of the Philippines from 1961 to 1965 who established the country's claim to Sabah and was the father of future president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
Ana Brnabić
economistpolitician
Current Prime Minister of Serbia since 2017 and the first openly gay head of government in the country. She previously worked as a business consultant before entering politics.
Ri Sol-ju
singer
Former singer who became First Lady of North Korea upon marrying Kim Jong-un, making her first public appearance alongside him in 2012.
19th Century
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Henri Moissan
scientist
Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Chemistry (1906)
Florence Violet McKenzie
electrical engineerengineer
Australian electrical engineer (1890-1982)
Vladimir Jovanović
economistjournalist
Serbian economist and politician (1833–1922)
17th Century
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Pierre-Louis Moreau de Maupertuis
astronomermathematician
French mathematician, philosopher and man of letters
15th Century
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Maria of Cleves
poetwriter
French noble (1426-1487)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the most famous person born on September 28?
Marcello Mastroianni, the Italian actor known for films like La Dolce Vita and 8½, is often considered the most internationally famous person born on September 28, 1924. Other notable figures include Indian playback singer Lata Mangeshkar and Australian actor Peter Finch.
Are there any politicians born on September 28?
Yes, Diosdado Macapagal, who was the 9th President of the Philippines from 1961 to 1965, was born on September 28, 1910. He was the father of former Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.
Which singers were born on September 28?
Lata Mangeshkar, an acclaimed Indian playback singer who recorded thousands of songs in multiple languages, was born on September 28, 1929. Chilean folk singer and political activist Víctor Jara was also born on this date in 1932.