22 historically significant individuals born on September 9. September 9 is the birth date of twelve notable individuals throughout history, including several political leaders and cultural figures. Notable figures born on this day include Filipino statesman Sergio Osmeña (1878), Italian writer Cesare Pavese (1908), and Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (1949). It is also the birthday of Haitian filmmaker Raoul Peck (1953) and Emirati diplomat Ali Bujsaim (1959).
Total Born
22
Countries
17
Top Century
20th· 13
Top Field
film actor
3 individuals
Headline Figures
scientist
Hans G. Dehmelt
1922 – 2017Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Physics (1989)
scientist
D. Carleton Gajdusek
1923 – 2008Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (1976)
actor
Lila Downs
1968 – PresentMexican-American singer-songwriter known for blending traditional Mexican folk music with contemporary genres, often performing in multiple languages.
Birth Distribution by Century
20th (13)
19th (4)
18th (4)
16th C.20th C.
20th Century
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Origin
Hans G. Dehmelt
scientist
Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Physics (1989)
D. Carleton Gajdusek
scientist
Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (1976)
Lila Downs
actorfilm actor
Mexican-American singer-songwriter known for blending traditional Mexican folk music with contemporary genres, often performing in multiple languages.
Akshay Kumar
film actorfilm producer
Bollywood actor and former martial artist known as 'Khiladi Kumar' who has appeared in over 100 films and is known for performing his own stunts.
Raoul Peck
academicdirector
Haitian filmmaker and director best known for his documentary 'I Am Not Your Negro' about James Baldwin, which received an Academy Award nomination in 2017.
Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono
military personnelpolitician
Sixth President of Indonesia (2004-2014) and former military general who was the first directly elected president in Indonesian history.
Alex Song
association football player
Cameroonian midfielder who earned 47 caps for his country and played over 200 games for Arsenal in the Premier League. He also had spells at Barcelona and West Ham United during his European career.
Luka Modrić
association football player
Croatian midfielder widely regarded as one of the greatest players of his generation, winner of the 2018 Ballon d'Or and key player in Croatia's runner-up finish at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Goran Višnjić
actorfilm actor
Croatian actor best known internationally for his role as Dr. Luka Kovač on the medical drama ER and appearances in films like The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.
Cesare Pavese
biographerjournalist
Italian novelist, poet and translator best known for works like 'The Moon and the Bonfires' who became a major figure in post-war Italian literature.
Ri Myong-guk
association football player
Goalkeeper who played for North Korea at the 2010 FIFA World Cup and has been the national team's primary keeper for over a decade.
Yeldos Smetov
judoka
Olympic judoka who won bronze medals at the 2016 Rio Olympics and 2021 Tokyo Olympics in the men's 60kg weight category.
AB
Ali Bujsaim
association football referee
International football referee who officiated at the 1994 FIFA World Cup and multiple AFC Asian Cup tournaments during the 1990s.
19th Century
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Arthur Dudley Dobson
civil engineerexplorer
New Zealand engineer and surveyor (1841–1939)
Gentil Theodoor Antheunis
composerpoet
Belgian poet and writer (1840–1907)
Phan Châu Trinh
poetpolitical activist
Vietnamese nationalist in the 20th century
Sergio Osmeña
lawyerpolitician
Fourth president of the Philippines (1944-1946) who led the government during the final years of World War II and the transition to independence.
18th Century
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Johann Jacob Ferber
chemistmineralogist
Swedish mineralogist
Fredrik Henrik af Chapman
artistengineer
Swedish admiral and shipbuilder (1721-1808)
William Cranch Bond
astronomermeteorological observer
American astronomer (1789–1859)
Francisco Javier Clavijero
historianphilosopher
Mesoamericanist, 1731-1787
16th Century
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Juan Eusebio Nieremberg
naturalistphilosopher
Spanish mystic (1595-1658)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the most famous person born on September 9?
Sergio Osmeña, born on September 9, 1878, was the 4th President of the Philippines, serving from 1944 to 1946. Other notable individuals born on this date include Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Italian writer Cesare Pavese.
Are there any presidents born on September 9?
Yes, two presidents share this birthdate. Sergio Osmeña, the Philippines' 4th President, was born in 1878, and Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, the 6th President of Indonesia, was born in 1949. Both contributed significantly to their countries' history.
What famous writers were born on September 9?
Italian novelist and poet Cesare Pavese, born on September 9, 1908, wrote works like 'The Moon and the Bonfires' and was a key literary figure in 20th-century Italy until his death in 1950.