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August 20th
353 famous people born on this day
August 20th is the birthday of 353 celebrities and historically significant people in the Pantheon database. The most famous include Slobodan Milošević, Jöns Jacob Berzelius, H. P. Lovecraft, Raymond Poincaré, and Benjamin Harrison. The most common occupations for people born on this day are Soccer Player (63), Politician (48), and Actor (41).
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Famous People Born on August 20th
Discover the remarkable individuals who share August 20th 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 Slobodan Milošević, Jöns Jacob Berzelius, and H. P. Lovecraft. Of the 353 famous people born on this date, 224 are still living today.
Slobodan Milošević
Politician
Born August 20, 1941
HPI: 81.78
Jöns Jacob Berzelius
Chemist
Born August 20, 1779
HPI: 80.13
H. P. Lovecraft
Writer
Born August 20, 1890
HPI: 79.50
Raymond Poincaré
Politician
Born August 20, 1860
HPI: 76.89
Benjamin Harrison
Politician
Born August 20, 1833
HPI: 75.73
Jacopo Peri
Composer
Born August 20, 1561
HPI: 75.40
Omar Mukhtar
Social Activist
Born August 20, 1858
HPI: 74.73
Shah Rukh
Politician
Born August 20, 1377
HPI: 74.37
Josef Strauss
Composer
Born August 20, 1827
HPI: 73.21
Don King
Celebrity
Born August 20, 1931
HPI: 72.73
Seongjong of Joseon
Politician
Born August 20, 1457
HPI: 72.50
Salvatore Quasimodo
Writer
Born August 20, 1901
HPI: 71.99
Robert Plant
Singer
Born August 20, 1948
HPI: 71.68
N. R. Narayana Murthy
Businessperson
Born August 20, 1946
HPI: 71.20
Rudolf Bultmann
Philosopher
Born August 20, 1884
HPI: 70.87
Bernardo O'Higgins
Politician
Born August 20, 1778
HPI: 70.76
Eduard Suess
Geologist
Born August 20, 1831
HPI: 70.69
Nizam-ul-Mulk, Asaf Jah I
Politician
Born August 20, 1671
HPI: 70.50
Rajiv Gandhi
Politician
Born August 20, 1944
HPI: 70.28
Bolesław III Wrymouth
Politician
Born August 20, 1086
HPI: 70.00
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See how the famous people born on August 20th are distributed across different fields and occupations. Click on any person to learn more about their life and achievements.
