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August 28th
359 famous people born on this day
August 28th is the birthday of 359 celebrities and historically significant people in the Pantheon database. The most famous include Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Richard I of Normandy, Elisabeth Christine of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel, José Eduardo dos Santos, and Lucy Webb Hayes. The most common occupations for people born on this day are Soccer Player (71), Actor (56), and Politician (43).
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Famous People Born on August 28th
Discover the remarkable individuals who share August 28th 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 Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Richard I of Normandy, and Elisabeth Christine of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel. Of the 359 famous people born on this date, 227 are still living today.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Writer
Born August 28, 1749
HPI: 90.96
Richard I of Normandy
Politician
Born August 28, 0933
HPI: 76.00
Elisabeth Christine of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel
Companion
Born August 28, 1691
HPI: 74.41
José Eduardo dos Santos
Politician
Born August 28, 1942
HPI: 73.08
Lucy Webb Hayes
Politician
Born August 28, 1831
HPI: 72.48
Koxinga
Politician
Born August 28, 1624
HPI: 72.46
Pancras of Rome
Religious Figure
Born August 28, 0289
HPI: 72.06
Karl Böhm
Conductor
Born August 28, 1894
HPI: 71.63
George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham
Politician
Born August 28, 1592
HPI: 70.58
Chang Myon
Politician
Born August 28, 1899
HPI: 70.40
Taichang Emperor
Politician
Born August 28, 1582
HPI: 70.33
George Whipple
Physician
Born August 28, 1878
HPI: 69.60
David Fincher
Film Director
Born August 28, 1962
HPI: 69.46
Umberto Giordano
Composer
Born August 28, 1867
HPI: 69.37
Marie Mancini
Writer
Born August 28, 1639
HPI: 68.84
Tjalling Koopmans
Economist
Born August 28, 1910
HPI: 68.76
Stéphanie de Beauharnais
Nobleman
Born August 28, 1789
HPI: 68.71
Bruno Bettelheim
Psychologist
Born August 28, 1903
HPI: 68.62
Jack Kirby
Comic Artist
Born August 28, 1917
HPI: 68.39
C. Wright Mills
Sociologist
Born August 28, 1916
HPI: 68.01
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See how the famous people born on August 28th are distributed across different fields and occupations. Click on any person to learn more about their life and achievements.
