If you are a left-hander, congratulations! Chances are you will go on to become an influential personality in your domain. While only about 10% of the world’s population is left-handed and it sure comes with several disadvantages, the lefties league consists of some of the world’s most famous leaders, sports personalities, and influencers.

On the occasion of International Lefthander’s Day, which is observed every year on August 13 to celebrate the uniqueness and differences of the left-handers, we have compiled a list of global leaders who are left-handers. Take a look.

Barack Obama

Many may not know but Barack Obama, the former and one of the most loved presidents of the United States is a lefty. There is not going around the fact that Obama is one of the highly influential global personalities. Interestingly, the US has a long list of left-handed presidents like James Garfield, Herbert Hoover, Harry Truman, Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton.

Narendra Modi

One cannot deny that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is also a left-hander, is one of the most famous leaders in the world. PS: Lefties have the potential to lead the largest democracy in the world.

Bill Gates 

The once used to be the richest person on Earth, Microsoft founder Bill Gates is also a left-hander. He is now the fourth most wealthy person in the world, as per Forbes. Gates is also a left-hander.

Sachin Tendulkar

For true cricket fans, Sachin Tendulkar is not a player but a feeling. And this phenomenal sports sensation is also a leftie in case you didn’t know and the ‘God of Cricket’ is proud of this fact. 

Once, Tendulkar tweeted, “I may be left-handed but I am always right.”

Oprah Winfrey

Counted among the world’s most influential and strongly opinionated women, Oprah Winfrey is also a left-hander. Oprah’s journey to fame and success is a true inspiration for all those trying to make it big in a world full of discrimination on all grounds.