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July 5th
351 famous people born on this day
July 5th is the birthday of 351 celebrities and historically significant people in the Pantheon database. The most famous include Cecil Rhodes, Clara Zetkin, Jean Cocteau, Georges Pompidou, and William John Macquorn Rankine. The most common occupations for people born on this day are Soccer Player (66), Politician (55), and Actor (35).
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Famous People Born on July 5th
Discover the remarkable individuals who share July 5th as their birthday. From world leaders and groundbreaking scientists to beloved entertainers and legendary athletes, this day has seen the birth of many influential figures throughout history. Some of the most notable include Cecil Rhodes, Clara Zetkin, and Jean Cocteau. Of the 351 famous people born on this date, 214 are still living today.
Cecil Rhodes
Businessperson
Born July 5, 1853
HPI: 82.74
Clara Zetkin
Politician
Born July 5, 1857
HPI: 80.61
Jean Cocteau
Writer
Born July 5, 1889
HPI: 80.33
Georges Pompidou
Politician
Born July 5, 1911
HPI: 79.83
William John Macquorn Rankine
Engineer
Born July 5, 1820
HPI: 76.98
Sun Quan
Politician
Born July 5, 0182
HPI: 75.83
P. T. Barnum
Businessperson
Born July 5, 1810
HPI: 75.68
John Howard Northrop
Chemist
Born July 5, 1891
HPI: 75.49
Andrei Gromyko
Politician
Born July 5, 1909
HPI: 74.94
Margaret of Parma
Politician
Born July 5, 1522
HPI: 74.77
Elisabeth of Austria, Queen of France
Companion
Born July 5, 1554
HPI: 73.37
Peter III of Portugal
Politician
Born July 5, 1717
HPI: 72.31
Joan of the Tower
Companion
Born July 5, 1321
HPI: 71.18
Ernst Mayr
Biologist
Born July 5, 1904
HPI: 71.17
Louis I of Etruria
Politician
Born July 5, 1773
HPI: 71.11
Henry Cabot Lodge Jr.
Politician
Born July 5, 1902
HPI: 70.94
Herbert Spencer Gasser
Physician
Born July 5, 1888
HPI: 70.84
W. T. Stead
Journalist
Born July 5, 1849
HPI: 70.09
Hernán Crespo
Soccer Player
Born July 5, 1975
HPI: 69.25
Gerard 't Hooft
Physicist
Born July 5, 1946
HPI: 68.92
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See how the famous people born on July 5th are distributed across different fields and occupations. Click on any person to learn more about their life and achievements.
