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August 9th
325 famous people born on this day
August 9th is the birthday of 325 celebrities and historically significant people in the Pantheon database. The most famous include Jean Piaget, Amedeo Avogadro, Probus, Tove Jansson, and Whitney Houston. The most common occupations for people born on this day are Soccer Player (60), Politician (41), and Actor (38).
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Famous People Born on August 9th
Discover the remarkable individuals who share August 9th 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 Jean Piaget, Amedeo Avogadro, and Probus. Of the 325 famous people born on this date, 211 are still living today.
Jean Piaget
Psychologist
Born August 9, 1896
HPI: 82.27
Amedeo Avogadro
Chemist
Born August 9, 1776
HPI: 81.67
Probus
Politician
Born August 9, 0232
HPI: 80.76
Tove Jansson
Writer
Born August 9, 1914
HPI: 78.49
Whitney Houston
Singer
Born August 9, 1963
HPI: 78.05
Leonid Kuchma
Politician
Born August 9, 1938
HPI: 77.21
Mário Zagallo
Soccer Player
Born August 9, 1931
HPI: 75.76
Robert Shaw
Actor
Born August 9, 1927
HPI: 75.17
Philip Larkin
Writer
Born August 9, 1922
HPI: 73.36
Filippo Inzaghi
Soccer Player
Born August 9, 1973
HPI: 73.00
Romano Prodi
Politician
Born August 9, 1939
HPI: 71.91
Karl Theodor, Duke in Bavaria
Politician
Born August 9, 1839
HPI: 71.62
Rod Laver
Tennis Player
Born August 9, 1938
HPI: 71.59
William Alfred Fowler
Astronomer
Born August 9, 1911
HPI: 71.45
Joseph Wenzel I, Prince of Liechtenstein
Politician
Born August 9, 1696
HPI: 70.96
Otto Rehhagel
Coach
Born August 9, 1938
HPI: 70.01
Melanie Griffith
Actor
Born August 9, 1957
HPI: 69.99
William T. G. Morton
Physician
Born August 9, 1819
HPI: 69.85
Benedetto Marcello
Composer
Born August 9, 1686
HPI: 69.11
Daniel Keyes
Writer
Born August 9, 1927
HPI: 68.51
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See how the famous people born on August 9th are distributed across different fields and occupations. Click on any person to learn more about their life and achievements.
