Famous Cat Birthdays

We've built a great list of a bunch of famous cats and their birthdays for you to enjoy!

Be sure to enter these famous cat birthdays into the our cat years to human years calculator to see how old they would be today in human years!

Cats have been a part of human history for thousands of years. Some have become famous for their heroic actions, pop culture appearances, internet fame, or even ruling ancient civilizations. Here are some of the most legendary cats!

• Stubbs

  Born: April 12, 1997

  A real-life feline mayor of Talkeetna, Alaska, serving for 20 years and attracting tourists worldwide.

• Tama

  Born: April 29, 1999

  A calico cat who became the official station master of Kishi Station in Japan, boosting tourism and train ridership.

• Oscar

  Born: 2005

  A therapy cat in Rhode Island who could predict when patients were near death and comfort them in their final hours.

• Maru

  Born: May 24, 2007

  A Scottish Fold from Japan famous on YouTube for his love of boxes, holding a Guinness World Record for most-watched cat.

• Grumpy Cat

  Born: April 4, 2012

  Real name: Tardar Sauce. An internet star known for her permanently grumpy expression, leading to commercials and movies.

• Lil Bub

  Born: June 21, 2011

  Born with rare genetic conditions, Lil Bub became an internet sensation, helping raise funds for animal charities.

• Garfield

  First Appeared: June 19, 1978

  A fat, sarcastic, and lasagna-loving tabby cat from Jim Davis’s comic strip, one of the most famous animated cats ever.

• Felix the Cat

  First Appeared: 1919

  A silent film-era cartoon character known for his mischievous adventures and distinctive, round black-and-white design.

• Cheshire Cat

  First Appeared: 1865

  The mysterious, grinning cat from *Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland*, known for his eerie smile and cryptic advice.

• Puss in Boots

  First Appeared: 1697 / 2011

  A legendary fairy tale cat revived in *Shrek 2* and his own movie, known for his charming accent and swashbuckling skills.

• The Cat in the Hat

  First Appeared: March 12, 1957

  A mischievous cat from Dr. Seuss’s book, teaching kids about fun, chaos, and imagination.

From **ancient Egypt to outer space, cartoons, and internet stardom**, cats have captured **our hearts and imaginations**. Whether they’ve **saved lives, inspired laughter, or even governed towns**, these famous felines prove that **cats rule the world** — and they know it.