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Did You Know That These Famous People Are Left-Handed?

On International Lefthanders day, here’s a list of world-famous lefties.

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“Left se mat khao!” (“Don’t eat with your left hand!”)

“Left se mat likho!” (“Don’t write with your left hand!”)

Many of us have been subjected to these reprimands as kids. Some of us have grown to be left-handed despite the reprimands.

If you’re among the left-handed lot, today’s your day! Quite literally!

Every year, 13 August is celebrated as International Lefthanders Day.

Proud left-hander and Indian cricket legend, Sachin Tendulkar tweeter a GIF of himself and captioned it, “I may be left-handed... but I’m always right. Happy #LeftHandersDay !”

He was joined by Sir Paul McCartney who said, “Hey all you lefties, have a happy .”

To contribute to the celebrations, here’s a list of famous left-handed people.

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Amitabh Bachchan

On International Lefthanders day, here’s a list of world-famous lefties.

Bollywood’s shahenshah Amitabh Bachchan is left-handed and so is his son, Abhishek Bachchan.

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Narendra Modi

On International Lefthanders day, here’s a list of world-famous lefties.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is one of the most famous left-handed leaders of the world.

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Barack Obama

On International Lefthanders day, here’s a list of world-famous lefties.

Former United States President Barack Obama is also left-handed.

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Tom Cruise

On International Lefthanders day, here’s a list of world-famous lefties.

Top Gun and Mission: Impossible star, Tom Cruise is another famous lefty!

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Oprah Winfrey

On International Lefthanders day, here’s a list of world-famous lefties.

Legendary talk-show host, Oprah Winfrey is another addition to the list of famous left-handers.

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The list goes on. It includes world thinkers, inventors, politicians, actors, and so on.

Some other honourable mentions are:

Bill Gates

Napoleon Bonaparte

Leonardo da Vinci

Mother Teresa

Ratan Tata

Marie Curie

Aristotle...

Left-handed people seem to rule the world!

So, if someone questions your left-handedness, just show ‘em this list.

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