Avicii
1989 – 2018Swedish DJ and producer who became one of the world's highest-paid DJs with hits like "Levels" and "Wake Me Up" before his death at 28.
Famous Birthdays on September 8
13 notable people were born on September 8.
September 8 is the birth date of thirteen notable individuals, including influential figures in literature, politics, and science. Danish philosopher and theologian Nikolaj Frederik Severin Grundtvig was born in 1783, and French poet and Nobel Prize winner Frédéric Mistral in 1830. Nepalese Prime Minister B. P. Koirala was born in 1914. The date also marks the birth of Turkish-American biochemist Aziz Sancar in 1946, who received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, and Bosnian Cardinal Vinko Puljić in 1945.
20th Century11 people
B. P. Koirala
1914 – 1982Founding leader of the Nepali Congress party and first elected Prime Minister of Nepal in 1959. Known as the 'Father of Democracy' in Nepal, he also wrote novels and was imprisoned for his political activities.
Mojtaba Khamenei
1969Iranian cleric and son of Ali Khamenei who became the third Supreme Leader of Iran in 2026 following his father's death.
Bruno Fernandes
1994Portuguese midfielder who captains Manchester United and the Portugal national team, known for his passing range and leadership.
association football playerPortugal
Gylfi Sigurðsson
1989Icelandic midfielder who has played for Premier League clubs including Tottenham Hotspur and Everton. He was a key player in Iceland's historic run to the quarter-finals of UEFA Euro 2016.
association football playerIceland
João Moutinh0
1986Portuguese midfielder who won the Champions League with Porto in 2004 and later played for Liverpool, Inter Milan, and other top European clubs.
association football playerPortugal
Aziz Sancar
1946Turkish-American biochemist who won the 2015 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his research on DNA repair mechanisms, particularly nucleotide excision repair.
Elena Likhovtseva
1975Russian professional tennis player who reached a career-high singles ranking of No. 7 in the world. She won multiple WTA titles and represented Russia in Fed Cup competitions during the 1990s and 2000s.
tennis playerRussia
Mexer
1988Professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Benfica and represents the Mozambique national team.
association football playerMozambique
Halldór Ásgrímsson
1947 – 2015Icelandic politician who served as Prime Minister from 2004 to 2006 and later as Secretary-General of the Nordic Council. He was a leading figure in the Progressive Party for several decades.
Vinko Puljić
1945Catholic Cardinal who has served as Archbishop of Sarajevo since 1990, playing a significant role during and after the Bosnian War.
18th Century1 person
Nikolaj Frederik Severin Grundtvig
1783 – 1872Danish pastor and educator who founded the folk high school movement and wrote over 1,400 hymns that remain central to Danish Lutheran worship. His educational philosophy emphasized lifelong learning and democratic participation in rural communities.
19th Century1 person
Frédéric Mistral
1830 – 1914Provençal poet and lexicographer who won the 1904 Nobel Prize in Literature and founded the Félibrige movement to revive Occitan literature and culture.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the most famous person born on September 8?
Frédéric Mistral, born September 8, 1830, is likely the most internationally recognized figure. He won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1904 for his work in Provençal poetry. Other notable figures include Danish philosopher Nikolaj Frederik Severin Grundtvig and Nobel Prize-winning scientist Aziz Sancar.
Are there any Nobel Prize winners born on September 8?
Yes, two Nobel Prize winners were born on September 8: Frédéric Mistral, who won the Literature prize in 1904, and Aziz Sancar, who won the Chemistry prize in 2015 for his research on DNA repair mechanisms.
What types of professions are represented among famous September 8 birthdays?
Notable figures born on September 8 are found in literature (Frédéric Mistral), politics (B. P. Koirala), religious leadership (Vinko Puljić), philosophy (Nikolaj Frederik Severin Grundtvig), and science (Aziz Sancar). The date includes writers, politicians, religious leaders, philosophers, and scientists.