Born on June 30? You share your birthday with Mike Tyson, Cheryl, Arvind Swami and more | Today’s news
June 30 is a special day as it has given the world some remarkable personalities who have contributed immensely in the fields of entertainment, politics and more. Contains a list of Hollywood icons, Olympic champions, artists, political leaders or acclaimed writers born on June 30.
From world champion Mike Tyson to pop star Cheryl, India’s Arvind Swami and Supriya Sule and more, check out the popular celebrities celebrating birthdays today, June 30.
Mike Tyson
Mike Tyson, born June 30, 1966, is one of the most intimidating heavyweight boxers in history. Nicknamed Iron Mike, he became the youngest heavyweight champion of the world at the age of 20 after defeating Trevor Berbick in 1986. By the end of the 1980s, Tyson had become the undisputed heavyweight champion with titles such as the WBA, WBC and IBF. He has also starred in films such as The Hangover and hosts his own podcast. However, his career has seen several controversies, including his 1992 rape conviction, prison sentence, and infamous 1997 bout against Evander Holyfield.
Supriya Sule
Supriya Sule, born 30 June 1969, is a senior Indian politician and a prominent leader of the Nationalist Congress Party (under Sharadchandra Pawar). The daughter of veteran politician Sharad Pawar has represented the Baramati constituency in Maharashtra in the Lok Sabha since 2009.
Arvind Swami
Arvind Swami, born on June 30, 1970, is an acclaimed Indian actor who rose to national fame with Mani Ratnam’s landmark classics Roja and Bombay. After taking a break from acting to focus on business following a serious accident, he made a successful comeback with Thani Oruvan. Some of his hits are Chekka Chivantha Vaanam and Custody.
Michael Phelps
Michael Phelps was born on June 30, 1985 and is one of the greatest Olympians of all time. In five Olympic Games between 2000 and 2016, he amassed 28 Olympic medals, including a record 23 gold, with his eight-gold performance at the 2008 Beijing Olympics becoming one of the greatest achievements in sports history.
Cheryl
Born on June 30, 1983, Cheryl gained popularity after winning the reality show Popstars: The Rivals and joining the popular girl group Girls Aloud. Following the group’s success, she launched a solo career with hit singles such as Fight for This Love, Promise This and Call My Name. Cheryl also starred as a judge on The X Factor. Throughout her career, she has made headlines mainly for her personal life, including relationships. One of her earliest controversies dates back to 2003, when she was convicted of assault following an altercation at a nightclub.
Czeslaw Milosz
Czesław Miłosz, born on June 30, 1911, was one of the most influential poets, essayists and intellectuals of the 20th century. He wrote about war, totalitarianism, exile, faith and the moral dilemmas of modern society. After defecting from communist Poland in 1951, he settled in the West and became a teacher at the University of California, Berkeley. Among his landmarks are The Captive Mind, a powerful critique of intellectual conformity under authoritarian regimes, and a collection of poems called Bells in Winter. In 1980 he received the Nobel Prize for Literature.
