The former Prime Minister of India, Rajiv Gandhi, was born on August 20, 1944. Rajiv Gandhi's birth anniversary is celebrated on August 20th each year to commemorate his life and contributions to India.

Born into a politically influential family, Rajiv Gandhi's grandfather, Jawaharlal Nehru, was the first Prime Minister of India, and his mother, Indira Gandhi, served as the Prime Minister for three consecutive terms.