Famous Birthdays
Born on This Day
August 8th
370 famous people born on this day
August 8th is the birthday of 370 celebrities and historically significant people in the Pantheon database. The most famous include Dustin Hoffman, Saint Dominic, Mohamed Morsi, Paul Dirac, and Alija Izetbegović. The most common occupations for people born on this day are Soccer Player (82), Actor (43), and Athlete (39).
Explore Another Date
Famous People Born on August 8th
Discover the remarkable individuals who share August 8th 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 Dustin Hoffman, Saint Dominic, and Mohamed Morsi. Of the 370 famous people born on this date, 243 are still living today.
Dustin Hoffman
Actor
Born August 8, 1937
HPI: 80.69
Saint Dominic
Religious Figure
Born August 8, 1170
HPI: 79.42
Mohamed Morsi
Politician
Born August 8, 1951
HPI: 78.48
Paul Dirac
Physicist
Born August 8, 1902
HPI: 77.91
Alija Izetbegović
Politician
Born August 8, 1925
HPI: 76.98
John Holmes
Actor
Born August 8, 1944
HPI: 76.70
Louis van Gaal
Coach
Born August 8, 1951
HPI: 75.85
Emiliano Zapata
Social Activist
Born August 8, 1879
HPI: 75.75
Ernest Lawrence
Physicist
Born August 8, 1901
HPI: 75.41
Roger Penrose
Physicist
Born August 8, 1931
HPI: 74.08
Paul Ludwig Ewald von Kleist
Military Personnel
Born August 8, 1881
HPI: 74.06
Maria Alexandrovna
Nobleman
Born August 8, 1824
HPI: 72.62
Nigel Mansell
Racing Driver
Born August 8, 1953
HPI: 72.62
Jostein Gaarder
Writer
Born August 8, 1952
HPI: 72.58
Klaus Ebner
Writer
Born August 8, 1964
HPI: 71.90
Katherine Oppenheimer
Biologist
Born August 8, 1910
HPI: 71.47
Zito
Soccer Player
Born August 8, 1932
HPI: 70.31
Roger Federer
Tennis Player
Born August 8, 1981
HPI: 69.90
Esma Redžepova
Singer
Born August 8, 1943
HPI: 69.71
Dennis Tito
Astronaut
Born August 8, 1940
HPI: 69.35
Birthdays by Occupation
See how the famous people born on August 8th are distributed across different fields and occupations. Click on any person to learn more about their life and achievements.
