February may be the shortest month of the year, but it’s packed with legendary birthdays. From Hollywood stars and music icons to writers, athletes, and historical figures, every day in February offers plenty of reasons to celebrate. If you’re planning a party this month, be sure to browse our festive birthday decorations to make your celebration unforgettable.
February 1
- Clark Gable (1901) – Classic Hollywood actor
- Langston Hughes (1902) – Poet and civil rights activist
- Lisa Marie Presley (1968) – Singer-songwriter
- Harry Styles (1994) – Singer and actor
- Sherilyn Fenn (1965) – Actress
February 2
- James Joyce (1882) – Irish novelist
- Shakira (1977) – Singer and performer
- Christie Brinkley (1954) – Supermodel
- Farrah Fawcett (1947) – Actress
- Gerard Piqué (1987) – Footballer
February 3
- Norman Rockwell (1894) – Illustrator
- Morgan Fairchild (1950) – Actress
- Warwick Davis (1970) – Actor
- Isla Fisher (1976) – Actress
- Daddy Yankee (1977) – Music artist
February 4
- Rosa Parks (1913) – Civil rights icon
- Alice Cooper (1948) – Rock singer
- Dan Quayle (1947) – Former U.S. Vice President
- Natalie Imbruglia (1975) – Singer and actress
- Gabrielle Anwar (1970) – Actress
February 5
- Hank Aaron (1934) – Baseball legend
- Cristiano Ronaldo (1985) – Football superstar
- Laura Linney (1964) – Actress
- Ne-Yo (1979) – Singer-songwriter
- Sara Evans (1971) – Country singer
February 6
- Bob Marley (1945) – Reggae legend
- Ronald Reagan (1911) – U.S. President
- Axl Rose (1962) – Guns N’ Roses singer
- Alice Eve (1982) – Actress
- Tom Brokaw (1940) – Journalist
February 7
- Charles Dickens (1812) – Author
- Chris Rock (1965) – Comedian
- Ashton Kutcher (1978) – Actor
- James Spader (1960) – Actor
- Garth Brooks (1962) – Country star
February 8
- Jules Verne (1828) – Author
- John Williams (1932) – Film composer
- Nick Nolte (1941) – Actor
- Seth Green (1974) – Actor
- Mary Steenburgen (1953) – Actress
February 9
- Abraham Lincoln (1809) – U.S. President
- Michael B. Jordan (1987) – Actor
- Joe Pesci (1943) – Actor
- Carole King (1942) – Singer-songwriter
- Mia Farrow (1945) – Actress
February 10
- Laura Dern (1967) – Actress
- Chloë Grace Moretz (1997) – Actress
- Mark Spitz (1950) – Olympic swimmer
- Emma Roberts (1991) – Actress
- Boris Pasternak (1890) – Author
February 11
- Thomas Edison (1847) – Inventor
- Jennifer Aniston (1969) – Actress
- Taylor Lautner (1992) – Actor
- Sheryl Crow (1962) – Singer
- Burt Reynolds (1936) – Actor
February 12
- Abraham Lincoln (1809) – U.S. President
- Charles Darwin (1809) – Naturalist
- Josh Brolin (1968) – Actor
- Christina Ricci (1980) – Actress
- Gucci Mane (1980) – Rapper
February 13
- Peter Gabriel (1950) – Musician
- Randy Moss (1977) – NFL star
- Mena Suvari (1979) – Actress
- Kelly Hu (1968) – Actress
- Jerry Springer (1944) – TV host
February 14
- Valentine’s Day
- Frederick Douglass (1818) – Abolitionist
- Rob Thomas (1972) – Singer
- Michael Bloomberg (1942) – Businessman
- Simon Pegg (1970) – Actor
- Danai Gurira (1978) – Actress
February 15
- Galileo Galilei (1564) – Astronomer
- Jane Seymour (1951) – Actress
- Amber Riley (1986) – Actress and singer
- Matt Groening (1954) – Creator of The Simpsons
- Brandon Boyd (1976) – Singer
February 16
- John McEnroe (1959) – Tennis champion
- Elizabeth Olsen (1989) – Actress
- Ice-T (1958) – Rapper and actor
- LeVar Burton (1957) – Actor
- Sonny Bono (1935) – Musician
February 17
- Michael Jordan (1963) – Basketball legend
- Paris Hilton (1981) – Media personality
- Denise Richards (1971) – Actress
- Ed Sheeran (1991) – Singer-songwriter
- Joseph Gordon-Levitt (1981) – Actor
February 18
- John Travolta (1954) – Actor
- Dr. Dre (1965) – Music producer
- Molly Ringwald (1968) – Actress
- Regina Spektor (1980) – Singer
- Vanna White (1957) – TV host
February 19
- Nicolaus Copernicus (1473) – Astronomer
- Smokey Robinson (1940) – Singer
- Millie Bobby Brown (2004) – Actress
- Benicio del Toro (1967) – Actor
- Jeff Daniels (1955) – Actor
February 20
- Rihanna (1988) – Singer
- Kurt Cobain (1967) – Nirvana frontman
- Cindy Crawford (1966) – Supermodel
- Charles Barkley (1963) – NBA legend
- Andrew Shue (1967) – Actor
February 21
- Nina Simone (1933) – Jazz legend
- Jennifer Love Hewitt (1979) – Actress
- Elliot Page (1987) – Actor
- Kelsey Grammer (1955) – Actor
- Alan Rickman (1946) – Actor
February 22
- George Washington (1732) – U.S. President
- Drew Barrymore (1975) – Actress
- Steve Irwin (1962) – Wildlife expert
- James Blunt (1974) – Singer
- Jeri Ryan (1968) – Actress
February 23
- W.E.B. Du Bois (1868) – Scholar and activist
- Dakota Fanning (1994) – Actress
- Emily Blunt (1983) – Actress
- Michael Dell (1965) – Entrepreneur
- Kristin Davis (1965) – Actress
February 24
- Steve Jobs (1955) – Apple co-founder
- Billy Zane (1966) – Actor
- Floyd Mayweather Jr. (1977) – Boxer
- Edward James Olmos (1947) – Actor
- Daniel Kaluuya (1989) – Actor
February 25
- George Harrison (1943) – Beatles guitarist
- Sean Astin (1971) – Actor
- Tea Leoni (1966) – Actress
- Rashida Jones (1976) – Actress
- Chelsea Handler (1975) – Comedian
February 26
- Johnny Cash (1932) – Music legend
- Levi Strauss (1829) – Denim pioneer
- Regina King (1971) – Actress
- Teresa Palmer (1986) – Actress
- Taylor Dooley (1993) – Actress
February 27
- Elizabeth Taylor (1932) – Hollywood icon
- Josh Groban (1981) – Singer
- Adam Baldwin (1962) – Actor
- Kate Mara (1983) – Actress
- Chelsea Clinton (1980) – Author
February 28
- Michel de Montaigne (1533) – Philosopher
- Bernadette Peters (1948) – Actress
- John Turturro (1957) – Actor
- Ali Larter (1976) – Actress
- Gilbert Gottfried (1955) – Comedian
February 29 (Leap Day)
- Gioachino Rossini (1792) – Composer
- Dinah Shore (1916) – Singer and actress
- Ja Rule (1976) – Rapper
- Dennis Farina (1944) – Actor
- Tony Robbins (1960) – Motivational speaker