Famous birthdays on August 9

Famous people born on August 9, from every year, and what happened on this day in history.

Born on August 9

August 9 in every year

Pick a year to see the world on that exact day: the news, the No. 1 song and who else was born.

Questions about August 9 birthdays

Who are famous people born on August 9?
Famous people born on August 9 include John Dryden (1631), Amedeo Avogadro (1776), Jean Piaget (1896), Rod Laver (1938), Whitney Houston (1963).
What star sign is someone born on August 9?
Someone born on August 9 is a Leo.
What is the birthstone for August 9?
The birthstone for August is peridot.
How common is a birthday on August 9?
In the US, August 9 is the No. 32 most common birthday of the 366, with about 12,101 babies born on it on average (2000–2014).