Famous people born on September 28th
September 28 gathers an unusually wide range of public figures, spanning politics and protest, film and television, music, literature, and even the art of the daily comic strip. The date pairs global leaders with cultural icons whose work shaped popular taste, public debate, and entertainment across decades. With 32 notable births on this day, it is a lineup that feels both historically weighty and distinctly modern.
Notable highlights
- Brigitte Bardot (1934) - A defining face of postwar French cinema who later became a prominent animal-rights campaigner.
- Georges Clemenceau (1841) - The French statesman nicknamed "The Tiger" who helped steer France through the final stretch of World War I.
- Naomi Watts (1968) - An actor known for emotionally intense performances, including her breakthrough in David Lynch's "Mulholland Drive".
- Ben E. King (1938) - The voice behind "Stand by Me", a song that became an enduring American standard across generations.
- Scott Adams (1966) - Creator of "Dilbert", a workplace satire that influenced office humor in newspapers and beyond.
- Mira Sorvino (1970) - An Academy Award-winning performer recognized for her role in "Mighty Aphrodite".
- Hilary Duff (1987) - A teen-TV breakout who successfully transitioned into music and later adult TV roles.
- Frances E. Willard (1839) - A leading reformer who connected temperance activism to broader women's rights and social causes.
- Max Schmeling (1905) - The heavyweight champion whose fights with Joe Louis became entwined with the politics of the 1930s.
On this day
- 1066 - William the Conqueror landed in England at Pevensey, beginning the campaign that led to the Norman Conquest.
- 1864 - The International Workingmen's Association (First International) was founded in London, shaping modern labor movements.
- 1924 - The first round-the-world flight was completed as the U.S. Army Air Service returned to Seattle after months in the air.
- 1970 - Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser died, marking a turning point in modern Middle Eastern politics.