Famous people born on June 23rd
June 23 gathers an unusually wide range of innovators and performers, from foundational computer science to world-changing advertising and iconic stage and screen work. The day also stands out for elite athletic achievement and influential voices in literature and music. Together, these birthdays reflect how imagination and discipline can reshape culture, technology, and public life.
Notable highlights
- Alan Turing (1912) - Pioneer of modern computing whose codebreaking work at Bletchley Park helped turn the tide of World War II.
- David Ogilvy (1911) - Often called the "father of advertising" for building an agency and a craft defined by research, clarity, and big ideas.
- Frances McDormand (1957) - Acclaimed actor celebrated for fearless, character-driven performances and multiple Academy Award wins.
- Zinedine Zidane (1972) - Football legend who led France to World Cup glory and later became a trophy-winning manager at Real Madrid.
- Wilma Rudolph (1940) - "The Tornado" who overcame childhood illness to become a triple Olympic gold medalist sprinter.
- Vinton Cerf (1943) - Key architect of the internet, co-designing TCP/IP protocols that made global networking possible.
- Jason Mraz (1977) - Singer-songwriter known for pop-folk hits and a breezy vocal style that blends soul, reggae, and acoustic pop.
- Glenn Danzig (1955) - Punk and metal frontman whose work with Misfits and Danzig helped shape dark, melodic heavy music.
- June Carter Cash (1929) - Country music figure whose songwriting and stagecraft deepened the legacy of the Carter Family tradition.
- Richard Bach (1936) - Best-selling author of "Jonathan Livingston Seagull", a fable that turned spiritual self-discovery into a cultural phenomenon.
On this day
- 1314 - The Battle of Bannockburn begins, a pivotal Scottish victory in the First War of Scottish Independence.
- 1868 - Christopher Latham Sholes patents an early form of the typewriter, accelerating the spread of modern office writing.
- 1972 - Title IX is signed into U.S. law, transforming educational access and dramatically expanding women and girls' sports.
- 2016 - The United Kingdom votes in the Brexit referendum to leave the European Union.