Arts & Entertainment:
* Leonardo da Vinci (1452) - Italian polymath, artist, inventor, and scientist.
* Emma Watson (1990) - British actress known for her role as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter series.
* Peter Dinklage (1969) - American actor known for his role as Tyrion Lannister in Game of Thrones.
* Jackie Gleason (1916) - American comedian, actor, and musician.
* William Hurt (1950) - American actor known for his roles in films such as "Broadcast News" and "Kiss of the Spider Woman".
* Amanda Seyfried (1985) - American actress known for her roles in "Mean Girls", "Mamma Mia!" and "Les Misérables".
Politics & History:
* Rutherford B. Hayes (1822) - 19th President of the United States.
* Queen Victoria (1819) - Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
* Thomas Jefferson (1743) - 3rd President of the United States.
* Lester B. Pearson (1897) - 14th Prime Minister of Canada.
* Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890) - 34th President of the United States.
Sports:
* Jackie Robinson (1919) - American professional baseball player who broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball.
* Tiger Woods (1975) - Professional golfer.
* Tony Romo (1980) - Former NFL quarterback.
* Roberto Clemente (1934) - Puerto Rican professional baseball player.
Science & Technology:
* Nikola Tesla (1856) - Serbian-American inventor, electrical engineer, mechanical engineer, and futurist.
Other:
* Abraham Lincoln (1809) - 16th President of the United States (although he was assassinated on April 15, 1865).
This is just a small sample of the many notable people born on April 15th. This list highlights some of the most recognized individuals, but many other talented and influential figures have graced the world on this day.