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Famous Birthdays on September 28

17 notable people were 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.

20th Century16 people

Víctor Jara

Víctor Jara

1932 – 1973

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.

actorcultural managerguitaristChile
Peter Finch

Peter Finch

1916 – 1977

British-Australian actor who won the Academy Award for Best Actor posthumously for his role in Network (1976).

actorfilm actorfilm directorUnited Kingdom
Lata Mangeshkar

Lata Mangeshkar

1929 – 2022

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.

film actorfilm producerfilm score composerIndia
Brigitte Bardot

Brigitte Bardot

1934 – 2025

French actress who became an international sex symbol in the 1950s and later devoted her life to animal rights activism.

animal protectionistanimal rights advocateautobiographerFrance
Sheikh Hasina

Sheikh Hasina

1947

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.

politicianwriterBangladesh
Diosdado Macapagal

Diosdado Macapagal

1910 – 1997

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.

economistpoliticianPhilippines
Fatema Mernissi

Fatema Mernissi

1940 – 2015

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.

essayistfeministnon-fiction writerMorocco
Luis Arce

Luis Arce

1963

Economist and current President of Bolivia since 2020, previously served as Minister of Economy and Public Finance under Evo Morales from 2006 to 2017.

economistpoliticianBolivia
Miloš Zeman

Miloš Zeman

1944

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.

economistpoliticianCzech Republic
Marin Čilić

Marin Čilić

1988

Croatian professional tennis player who won the 2014 US Open and reached a career-high ranking of World No. 3.

tennis playerCroatia
Andrés Guardado

Andrés Guardado

1986

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.

association football playerMexico
Marcello Mastroianni

Marcello Mastroianni

1924 – 1996

Italian actor who became an international icon starring in Federico Fellini's films, particularly La Dolce Vita, embodying sophisticated European cinema.

actorfilm actorItaly
Mika Häkkinen

Mika Häkkinen

1968

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.

Formula One driverracing automobile driverFinland
Sylvia Kristel

Sylvia Kristel

1952 – 2012

Dutch actress best known for her starring role in the erotic film series Emmanuelle, which made her an international icon in the 1970s.

autobiographererotic photography modelfilm actorNetherlands
Ana Brnabić

Ana Brnabić

1975

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.

economistpoliticianSerbia
Ri Sol-ju

Ri Sol-ju

1989

Former singer who became First Lady of North Korea upon marrying Kim Jong-un, making her first public appearance alongside him in 2012.

21st Century1 person

Isack Hadjar

Isack Hadjar

2004

French-Algerian racing driver competing in Formula 2 and member of the Red Bull Junior Team.

Formula One driverracing driverFrance

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.